All Appointments articles
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NewsSteven Roberts steps down from Rijk Zwaan Oceania handing over to Peter Smith
Roberts joined Rijk Zwaan in 1995 and founded the Love My Salad platform
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NewsAndreu Viladegut named new president of Afrucat
He replaces outgoing president Montse Baró and will hold the post for four years
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NewsAndrés Vega joins Agroponiente as HR director
Company said appointment reinforces its commitment to professionalisation and talent development
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NewsHass Express names Robb Bertels VP of business development
Bertels will strengthen the company’s export programmes and consolidate its push into North America
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NewsZespri promotes Kok Hwee Ng to chief marketing officer
Kiwifruit marketer makes key appointment as part of long-term strategy to elevate company’s reputation to ‘world’s healthiest’ fruit brand
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NewsVeronica Papacosta appointed as new CEO of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
Outgoing CEO Claire McClelland will continue in her role until January 2026 to ensure a smooth transition
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NewsBrie Reiter Smith named Driscoll’s vice-chair from January 2026
Berry marketer confirms board promotion for daughter of J Miles Reiter, effective January 2026, putting her on clear pathway to eventual group leadership
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NewsQFVG appoints Joe Moro as interim CEO
Current chair Joe Moro takes on the role as recruitment of new CEO commences
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NewsNew MD appointment at AH Worth
Matt Walton leaves MD role at Branston to return to AH Worth as MD of veg operations with responsibility for production across UK, Spain and Italy
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NewsVanguard Group International announces key leadership appointments
Fresh produce company Vanguard Group International has announced two senior leadership appointments as part of its global growth strategy, promoting Ethan Williams to president and appointing Ignacio Ugarte as commercial director for Peru
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NewsSydney Markets appoints Anthony Boyd as new CEO
Boyd has experience across listed multinationals and global real estate, investment, infrastructure and logistics organisations
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NewsOppy welcomes back David Nelley for South America role
International fresh produce marketer Oppy has announced the return of industry veteran David Nelley as vice-president of South American operations, bringing more than 30 years of global experience to strengthen the company’s programmes across the continent
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NewsUnited Exports appoints former Nando’s executive
Group names marketing and strategy expert as global Chief Growth Officer, effective early 2026, to drive international expansion of its OZblu blueberry brand
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NewsUnited Exports appoints Luciana Vecco to drive UK and Europe growth
United Exports has appointed Luciana Vecco to spearhead business growth strategy and client service for its Ozblu blueberry brand across the UK and Europe, bringing over 20 years of fresh produce experience
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NewsMiguel Ángel García Correa named new CEO of La Caña
García has 19 years’ experience in the company working across key departments
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NewsPiñata Farms appoints Jason Wales as general manager people and culture
Wales joins after three years as chief people and safety officer at the Sunshine Coast-based Maleny Dairies
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NewsRachel Chambers named Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner
CEO of the Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers takes on new three-year role to support and empower the state’s farmers
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NewsSumitomo appoints David Morey to national sales role
Morey will lead a team of ten regional managers strategically based near key growing regions around Australia
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NewsPlanasa hires Ronnie Kersten as business development director for Northern Europe
Kersten has over 20 years’ experience in the global berry business with a strong focus on blueberries and strawberries
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NewsFall Creek names Marc de Beer new CEO
Blueberry genetics specialist Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has appointed Marc de Beer as chief executive officer, bringing two decades of leadership experience in animal nutrition and genetics to drive the company’s next phase of global growth