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NewsWestfalia’s chief customer officer announces departure
Wim Destoop plans to take on board and consultancy roles in Belgium after three years with avocado and fruit supplier
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NewsIn pictures: Ronald Bown, 1945-2026
Bown, who has died aged 80, was a leading figure in the global fresh produce business for almost four decades
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NewsFrutas de Chile mourns passing of Ronald Bown
Chilean exporters association pays tribute to former president, who helped steer meteoric growth of the industry over his three decades at the helm
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PodcastsThe most influential people in produce
In the latest episode of FPJ’s podcast, Nina, Michael and Fred share their top three most influential people in the sector today.
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PromotionFestival of Fresh 2026 attracts major UK retailers
Major retail buyers will attend Festival of Fresh, one of Europe’s most important networking occasions for the fresh produce business
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NewsSydney Markets appoints new chair
Robert Kaye is a senior counsel with experience across governance and diverse commercial environments
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NewsNationwide Produce appoints Dole UK's Marcel van Wyk as group MD of imports
At Dole Van Wyk held senior leadership roles across procurement, commercial, and operations, most recently as MD of UK imports
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NewsAngela Eagle, Sainsbury’s and M&S among the big-name speakers at Festival of Fresh
From Defra minister Dame Angela Eagle to Sainsbury’s category director Hannah O’Reilly and M&S senior salads buyer Matt Buckingham, event on 10 June features a host of leading voices
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NewsJames Miller appointed new Mansfields MD
Former Chambers commercial director brings more than 20 years’ experience across fruit, salads and vegetables
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: Sales and procurement roles at Nationwide Produce
Diverse fresh produce supplier is on the hunt for several new sales and procurement staff with industry experience and strong negotiation skills
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NewsSimon Conway named as Cucumber and Pepper Growers Association chair
He joins trade body alongside existing role as chair of British Tomatoes at a time of high pressure for salad veg and protected horticulture sectors
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NewsBerryWorld’s Charlotte Knowles wins at inaugural Women in Food and Drink Awards
Berry supplier’s marketing and communications director said it was a ‘surprise to be nominated and a shock to win’
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NewsOAL lands £5mn Innovate UK loan to scale up food manufacturing robotics
Five-year programme will support commercial rollout of fenceless robots that work alongside people on packhouse and food manufacturing production lines
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NewsRoel Janssen takes Eternal.ag role
The former Planet Farms executive will lead the greenhouse automation company’s expansion across Europe and North America
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NewsSunkist Growers appoints Anuj Girdhar as CFO
Anuj Girdhar will oversee finance, accounting, strategy and innovation, and information technology teams at the citrus cooperative
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NewsDel Monte partners with rising British tennis star
New ‘Fresh for the Win’ campaign in partnership with 18-year-old Mimi Xu connects healthy snacking with active lifestyles
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NewsThe Greenery launches five-year growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale
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NewsCPMA hosts largest ever Convention and Trade Show
Association’s annual event drew record crowd and highlighted country’s growing importance on global fresh produce stage
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NewsCalifornia Table Grape Commission elects new chairman
Justin Parnagian of Fowler Packing Company has been elected chairman of the CTGC, taking over from Marko Zaninovich
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NewsChanges at the top for Ahold Delhaize as new CEO is nominated
Thierry Garnier is nominated to serve as president and CEO, succeeding Frans Muller who will retire in April 2027