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Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses names CEO and acquires greenhouse facility in Michigan

Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses has named Mike Vallafskey as its new chief executive officer. Vallafskey joined Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses in November 2021. Dan Totushek and Jerry Quaal will continue to be actively involved through the transition period and then continue to serve on the board of directors.

Prior to joining Dan & Jerry’s, Vallafskey spent 18 years at T.O. Plastics, serving as its president for the last 12 years. Most recently, he served as vice president of sales with AgriNomix. “We are very excited to bring Mike on board as CEO of Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouse,” said Totushek. “His vast leadership and industry experience will enhance our exceptional management team and support our ultimate goal of serving our valued customers.” Vallafskey earned his BA degree from Hamline University and his MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

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IPM ESSEN postponed to 2023

German exhibitioner Messe Essen announced on Dec. 8, 2021 that IPM ESSEN, previously scheduled for Jan. 25-28, 2022, cannot take place due to the ongoing pandemic. In close consultation with the partner associations, Messe Essen also shared that exhibitors who were scheduled to participate may transfer their registration to IPM ESSEN 2023. The event has been rescheduled from Jan. 24-27, 2023. In addition, a two-day IPM Summer Edition will be held June 13-14, 2022, which will offer a mix of performance exhibition and network meeting.

Canada rolls back vaccine mandate for truckers

Canada will allow unvaccinated Canadian truckers to cross in from the United States, reversing a previous decision, Canada's border agency said on Wednesday, Jan 13.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had faced pressure from the main opposition party and trucking lobby to drop the vaccine mandate for truckers, saying it could result in driver shortages, disrupt trade and drive up inflation.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said that unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Canadian truck drivers arriving at the U.S.-Canada border will remain exempt from pre-arrival, arrival and post-arrival testing and quarantine requirements.