New Chief Sustainability Officer for Topline Farms

Canadian greenhouse grower Topline Farms has appointed Justine Taylor as its new Chief Sustainability Officer to support the company's aggressive growth strategy.

Taylor has 15 years’ experience in agriculture leadership roles, most recently as executive director, stewardship and sustainability, and executive director, agrichemical warehousing standards association (AWSA) for Croplife Canada.

She holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Alberta and an MBA from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Justine Taylor to our leadership team at a pivotal time of growth and expansion across North America,” said Max Mastronardi, Executive Vice President. “As a vertically integrated organisation, we are guided by traceability, transparency, and trust – principles that Dr. Taylor will help shape as we advance our sustainability journey.”

Controlled environment agriculture

Taylor brings deep expertise in controlled environment agriculture, having served as science and government relations manager for the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) before joining CropLife Canada.

“I’m excited to join Topline Farms as Chief Sustainability Officer, embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business,” Dr. Taylor said. “From reducing our environmental footprint to strengthening long-term resilience, I’m excited to lead initiatives that drive smart, sustainable growth while aligning with regulatory and retailer goals. 

“We’re building a resilient supply chain that creates value at every stage — from our greenhouses to the grocery aisle.”

Taylor will also take a seat on the new Sustainability Committee of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), due to convene this week in Montreal as part of the association's annual convention and trade show.