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NewsOcado promotes Martha Springham to head of fresh
Her new remit includes responsibility for fresh, chilled and bakery as Ocado advertises for new trading manager for fresh produce category
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NewsTru-Cape stalwart Henk Griessel steps back after 40 years
Griessel’s four decades in South African fruit have left a mark that goes well beyond technical expertise
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NewsClaire Donovan to replace Ali Capper as BAPL’s executive chair
Experienced fresh produce leader to join topfruit industry body in September ahead of planned leadership transition
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FeaturesBarfoots celebrates 50 years of ‘forever farming’
Barfoots’ Keston Williams takes Fred Searle on a sustainability journey, from energy self-sufficiency to water resilience, as the pioneering producer marks its 50th anniversary
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NewsPPWR: Pro Food joins calls for postponement of implementation date
‘Stop the Clock’ campaign argues that complete rules are needed before the regulation is enforced
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NewsIFPA appoints John Torres to lead US government relations
Torres, a near two-decade veteran of agriculture and food policy, joins in August to lead US government relations and grassroots engagement
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NewsGiumarra appoints Rodrigo Torres as East Coast berry sales director
With more than 20 years of produce industry experience, Torres joins Giumarra International Berry to spearhead East Coast sales growth
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NewsWorld Cup heroes given own bodyweight in premium tomatoes
Town near Seville honours Spanish stars Fabián Ruiz and Gavi with combined 153.5kg of its flagship product
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NewsHuelva strawberry association appoints new president
Agromartín’s José Antonio Martín to lead strawberry association after Francisco José Gómez of Cuna de Platero steps down
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NewsPaul Burke appointed independent chair of NFF Horticulture Council
Burke succeeds Jolyon Burnett, who has chaired the Council since 2023.
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NewsAugusto Renella departs Naturitalia after more than two decades
Italian fresh produce cooperative confirms it has parted ways with long-serving commercial leader
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NewsAgraya strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments
The owner of the GlobalGAP and GGN labels is bolstering its executive team with two senior hires
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NewsRoyal Berry agrees deal to acquire Dutch Berries
Merger of two of Netherlands’ leading berry companies set to create 110ha production operation at start of 2027
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NewsFrutura moves to crop-specialist model to fuel next phase of growth
Fruitnet speaks with Frutura CEO David Krause about the company’s strategy to focus on in-demand crop categories
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NewsKoppert strengthens executive board with three additions
Koppert has restructured its top leadership by adding a chief customer officer, chief operations officer and chief product officer to its executive board
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CommentComment: Can science help save bananas, the world’s favourite fruit?
In an extract from his new book The Future of Bananas, Australian agri-scientist Professor James Dale explains why a lack of genetic diversity and an overreliance on a single variety have put bananas at risk of commercial extinction
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NewsSyngenta campaign amplifies women farmers’ voices for YWF 2026
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is calling on women and allies across agrifood to submit their stories for the UN’s International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
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NewsHort leaders renew calls for policy reform in Sector Growth Plan
Fruit Focus panel urges government to tackle labour shortages, energy costs and SPS transition as work continues on eagerly anticipated growth strategy
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NewsUSApple promotes Lynsee Gibbons to vice-president of communications
President and CEO Jim Bair credits comms leader with advancing organisation’s policy priorities and member engagement
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NewsMDS partners with Agri-TechE to offer six-month placements
MDS trainees given access to Agri-TechE’s Early Career Innovators’ Forum with aim of getting more young talent into food and farming industry