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# The Packer names Jim Dimenna the winner of the prestigious Canadian produce man of the year award (PR)
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/the_packer_names_jim_dimenna_0419110742/
- Published: 2011-04-19T20:38:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:19:59.000Z
- Description: The Packer named Jim DiMenna, president of JD Marketing/Jem-D International, Canadian Produce Person of the Year at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association convention in Montreal.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Miscellaneous, Health News, #vivvo-import

*For Immediate Release*

**THE PACKER NAMES JIM DIMENNA THE WINNER OF THE**

**PRESTIGIOUS CANADIAN PRODUCE MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD AT CPMA IN MONTREAL** 

**April 19th, 2011 – Montreal, Canada** Produce Industry publication “The Packer” announced the recipient of the coveted Canadian “Produce Person of the Year” award to be Jim DiMenna, President of JD Marketing/Jem-D International at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s (CPMA) Convention held in Montreal, Canada.

Some of the past recipients of this distinguished award were also in attendance when DiMenna was named the winner. Jim was honored to become a part of this hard working and award winning group. “I am thrilled and honored to be among such a talented group of produce professionals and being named, “Produce Man of the Year” by the Packer is truly a monumental event in my life”, said DiMenna. 

Elegantly presented by Packer Publisher, Shannon Shuman, Jim was introduced as the recipient this award with thoughts, comments collected from his peers and associates. Statements such as; “Jim leads his team by example”, “Jim is a true gentleman in every sense of the word”, “Jim has an uncanny ability to put you at ease. If Jim says "he'll take care of it" rest assured, it’s taken care of. Even when the pressure's on and the market conditions and outlook couldn't appear any worse, Jim rises to the occasion and calmly navigates through the toughest challenges. “ 

DiMenna began selling vegetables out of a wagon, door to door at a very young age of 10 for a local Ontario farmer. From that point on, the produce business was in his blood. Jim's dedication to the produce industry is not only limited to office hours as he has volunteered a tremendous amount of personal time to the CPMA holding numerous committee, executive, and Board positions over the past 2 decades and will be CPMA chairman in 2012/2013\. Most recently, he's taken a leadership role in the Produce Traceability Initiative where he holds a position on PTI's leadership council. 

Jim's dedication and passion for the health and longevity of the Canadian produce industry has brought him to this historical day and earned him this very prestigious award. 

***The Packer has been providing the produce industry to with trade news, events and education since 1893\.*** [***www.thepacker.com***](http://www.thepacker.com/?ref=foodconsumer.org)

***Jem-D International/JD Marketing is a Greenhouse produce company providing retailers and consumers with a 12 month supply of freshness and quality. Jem-D International and Agricola El Rosal “Red Sun” are harvesting the freshest of produce, provide personalized retail category management; they offer six North American Distribution Centres and a team of experienced greenhouse professionals to service their customers and retail partners.*** 

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For Further Information contact:

Sabrina Pokomandy 

Marketing/Public Relations Manager 

**Jem-D International Greenhouse Vegetables** 

Phone: [404-771-1241](tel:404-771-1241) Email: [Sabrina@j-dmarketing.com](mailto:Sabrina@j-dmarketing.com)