Regina, Sask., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protein Industries Canada is pleased to announce Tyler Groeneveld as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, October 27. Groeneveld previously served as Chair of Protein Industries Canada’s Board of Directors, bringing deep sector experience and organizational insight to the role.

The CEO search committee, chaired by Annette Revet, Vice-Chair of the Board, was supported by an independent executive search firm to ensure a transparent and objective process.

“It was important to the Board of Directors that we move forward with strong and stable leadership to maintain momentum and position Protein Industries Canada for continued success,” Chair of the Search Committee and Vice-Chair of the Board Annette Revet said. “Through the independent search process, it became clear that Tyler’s experience, leadership and vision make him the right choice to lead the organization. The Board is pleased to welcome Tyler as CEO.”

Groeneveld, who has resigned from the board of directors, has a long and distinguished career in Canada’s agriculture and food sector, serving with Corteva and legacy companies in various roles for more than 31 years. Most recently, he served as Commercial Lead for North America.

“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO of Protein Industries Canada,” Groeneveld said. “Having worked closely with the Board and leadership team, I’ve seen firsthand the organization’s impact in driving innovation and collaboration across Canada’s agriculture and food ecosystem. Together with our partners, we will continue to accelerate growth in ingredient manufacturing and food processing to create a $25-billion opportunity for Canada.”

As part of the transition, Annette Revet will serve as Acting Chair of the Board of Directors, while continuing in her role as Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee.

Protein Industries Canada is one of Canada’s five Global Innovation Clusters. Since 2019, more than $750 million in combined industry and government investment has been committed to increasing domestic processing of plant-based food, feed and ingredients—strengthening Canada’s food supply chain and driving sustainable economic growth nationwide.

Givaudan, the global leader in taste and wellbeing, has announced the results of an open-label clinical study, conducted with Michigan State University (MSU) and , a premier training facility for professional racecar drivers in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. The study used state-of-the-art tools to, in part, assess the impact of ™, Givaudan’s patented American ginseng extract, on the drivers’ reaction time. 

Notable improvements in driving performance with Cereboost^TM

The study revealed notable improvements in driving performance among drivers who took Cereboost^TM for two weeks, including a significant reduction in the fastest lap time (3 seconds) and significantly faster throttle application on corners. 

After taking Cereboost,^TM participating drivers also reported in a subjective questionnaire feeling positive effects:

• 94% agreed Cereboost™ effectively enhanced their focus
• 91% perceived the effects faster than other products they have tried in the past

Jim Leo, CEO of PitFit, commented: “As the industry leader in human performance coaching for motorsports, PitFit has always taken a proactive approach to researching anything that might improve our clients' performance. Given our strong interest in supporting drivers’ performance, we began exploring research on nutritional supplements that could assist us in our quest. Cereboost^TM was an obvious choice, as it’s backed by peer-reviewed research to support attention and focus.”

Cereboost™: think faster, perform better

“Working with Michigan State University and PitFit gave us the opportunity to evaluate the real-world benefits of an already clinically studied ingredient and understand how athlete drivers perceived its effect, getting us closer to understanding consumer perception” said Romain Le Cozannet, Mind & Energy Category Technical Leader at Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing.

Full results of the new study and all the Cereboost^TM clinical studies in one review .

Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry with a legacy spanning over 75 years, is proud to announce its collaboration with AgroSustain, a pioneering agri-tech company focused on sustainable crop protection. The partnership marks a significant step forward in maintaining quality, reducing food loss and chemical residues across the fresh produce supply chain.

Discussions between Westfalia Fruit and AgroSustain began in 2022, where both companies explored the potential of AgroSustain’s edible coating, Afondo, to extend the shelf-life of avocados. Over the last three years, initial trials have been conducted in Colombia, Chile, and Peru, with treated fruit shipped to Westfalia’s operations in Germany and France.

Current trials focus on avocados and limes, with Afondo demonstrating a reduction in post-harvest fungicide use by at least 50% and a significant decrease in supply chain waste. The coating is compatible with existing machinery, and if planned in advance should result in minimal disruption on packing lines.

Following several years of successful trials, Westfalia has now began commercial trials with selected customers, with the opportunity to expand into additional markets. Customers have shown strong interest in solutions that do not affect flavour and significantly reduce food loss and chemical residues. Westfalia is committed to ensuring alignment and meet customer expectations through extensive and thorough testing.

“Westfalia is proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the avocado sector,” says Andrew Mitchell, Head of Innovation at Westfalia Fruit. “Our collaboration with AgroSustain reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and delivering high-quality produce to our customers. One of the benefits of the Afondo coating is its flexibility, we are able to incorporate into our existing operations as an option for customers who are impressed by its results. In a dynamic market we believe Afondo delivers better value and results than other coatings available on the market and will shortly be extending trials to other European markets.”

AgroSustain is equally enthusiastic about the partnership. “Working with Westfalia has been a collaborative and inspiring journey,” said Olga Dubey, CEO AgroSustain. “Together, we are optimizing supply chain integration and preparing to launch a bio-coating for organic crops in the near future.”

Afondo’s proven efficacy across a wide range of crops—including passion fruit, mangoes, citrus, nectarines, and cherries—opens new opportunities for both local and international growers and distributors to extend shelf-life while reducing reliance on chemical treatments.

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saputo will release its fiscal 2026 second quarter results on Thursday, November 6, 2025. A press release will be issued after markets close and a conference call is scheduled on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Company’s results. The speakers will be Mr. Carl Colizza, President and CEO, and Mr. Maxime Therrien, CFO and Secretary.

To participate:

• Webcast: A live webcast of the event can be accessed using this .
  Presentation slides will be included in the webcast and can also be accessed in the “Investors” section of Saputo’s website (), under “Calendar of Events”.

• Conference line: 1-800-715-9871; Conference ID: 2614619
  Please dial in five minutes before the call.

Replay of the conference call and webcast presentation
For those unable to join, the webcast presentation will be archived on Saputo’s website () in the “Investors” section, under “Calendar of Events”.