<p>Ben Alviano, Canadian National Account Manager for Mann Packing, is being honored as the recipient of this year’s OPMAFresh Award. Ben has been with Mann Packing for two years. The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) celebrated its premier Annual Gala Event & Awards Ceremony in Toronto on November 8th.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/hl_mann_packing_nov_2013_body00.jpg" alt="images 112013" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The OPMA honors produce partners and colleagues who have significantly contributed to improving the industry. The OPMA FRESH AWARD recognizes and is presented “to a young individual, or newcomer to the industry, that has demonstrated innovation, passion, spirit and dedication towards the produce industry and consistently exhibits a fervent determination to improve the quality, distribution or consumption of fruit and vegetables marketed within or outside the province of Ontario.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>CEO Lorri Koster, said, “It’s not surprising that Ben is being recognized for his contributions to the produce industry by the OPMA. We’re proud of his hard work and ability to build solid relationships with our Canadian retail partners.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Greg Kurkjian, VP of retail sales, added, “Ben continually demonstrates Mann’s core values—honor, quality, vision and passion—in his work ethic and excellence in his customer service, and we’re thrilled to have him on the Mann team.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> Congratulations Ben, on you recent honor!</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> <a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.veggiesmadeeasy.com/index.php/products-recipes/products" target="_new">Mann Packing</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
