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Nearly three decades after Edith and Len Rook first began growing vegetables at Dufferin Market Gardens, the family farm continues to evolve, guided by the same values that shaped its beginnings and strengthened by the next generation stepping into leadership. For Tim Rook, carrying on what his...

Derek Kostynuik has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Peak of the Market. Kostynuik, who joined Peak of the Market in 2024 as its Director of Sales, has helped Peak expand its presence on grocery shelves and food service across Cananda. “Kostynuik has developed a strong connection to...

Peak of the Market is proud to welcome Sebastian Marin to its team as National Account Manager. “I’m thrilled to be joining Peak of the Market, a grower-owned company with a proud history of supporting local farmers and delivering fresh, high-quality produce,” said Marin. “I look forward to...

Shania Pearson is a rising star in the produce sector. In 2022, she joined Peak of the Market Ltd. as its Procurement Coordinator, and nearly two years later, the company nominated her to participate in the Passion for Produce (PFP) program led by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)....

Peak of the Market has won the 2025 “Regional Supplier Partner Award” from Gordon Food Service (GFS). The award, given annually to one company across North America, recognizes supplier partners who demonstrate excellence in quality, reliability, and collaboration. It was presented to Peak of the...

Sobeys has named Peak of the Market the 2024 “Best Local Produce Supply Partner” for Manitoba. Produce department managers across Manitoba’s Sobeys stores voted for Peak of the Market based on its long-standing reputation for quality, reliability, and consistency. The award was presented this...

Football fans looking to celebrate the playoffs are invited to Peak of the Market’s booth at the Family Fun Zone during the 2025 Grey Cup Festival. Fans can compete in potato sack races, pick up a free mini football, and meet Rosie the Red Potato — Peak of the Market’s friendly mascot. Fans can...

Republished from March/April 2025 | Vol 15 | No 2 edition of Grocery Business How did you get your start in the industry? I was born into agriculture in Manitoba. My family had a dairy and grain farm I was active in until I went to university. From there, I worked with Grain Companies (Cargill,...

Peak of the Market is delighted to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Peak of the Market Ltd. Bursary: Rylee Olafson and Tanner Johnson. Rylee is attending Lakeland College, studying crop technology, and Tanner is studying Horticulture, and Plant Sciences at the University of...

Shavaughn Jochum from St.François Xavier, Manitoba was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Peak of the Market Ltd. Bursary. Growing up on her family’s grain farm, Jochum has been involved in the agriculture industry her entire life. Her interest in pursuing a career in agriculture grew after...

Dave Whitmore (12/24/1962 – 04/16/2023) It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Dave Whitmore, a recently retired member of the Peak team. Dave passed away the afternoon of April 16, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Dave was an important member of the Peak team...

Ashley Owen of Wrentham, Alberta was selected as the recipient of the inaugural 2022 Peak of the Market Ltd. Bursary.   “We’re thrilled for this opportunity to support a student who is so eager to learn about agriculture, and more specifically, the potato industry,” said Pamela Kolochuk,...