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NewsExclusive: What’s up with Driscoll’s, the world’s biggest berry brand?
Global CMO Jiunn Shih discusses leadership changes, legal challenges, and the way ahead for a company in the eye of a storm
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NewsThe Greenery appoints new chief commercial officer
Former FrieslandCampina executive set to help Dutch cooperative strengthen ties between growers and customers
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NewsOrchard Fruit Company names Dan Masters as new managing director
Former DPS commercial director replaces Mark Culley after 30 years at the helm
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NewsIFPA mourns passing of team member Joe Watson
Industry body has paid tribute to Joe Watson, its vice-president of retail, foodservice and wholesale, describing him as beloved by the fresh produce community
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NewsDP World confirms closure of freight platform SeaRates
Ex-employees launch new ventures as group closes digital freight marketplace, part of a wider restructuring programme
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NewsDaniel Boakes named as greosn COO
The fresh produce investment group says it is looking to strengthen its operational leadership to support its next phase of growth
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NewsBrie Reiter Smith succeeds Soren Bjorn as Driscoll’s CEO
Driscoll’s has appointed board vice-chair Smith as its new CEO, with Bjorn set to support the transition and offer strategic guidance
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NewsLogistics visionary Klaus-Michael Kühne dies aged 89
Kuehne+Nagel’s honorary chairman was widely credited with helping to build today’s global supply chains
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NewsDriscoll’s first chief communications officer Frances Dillard departs
Executive played pivotal role in transforming Driscoll’s from North American berry business into widely recognised global brand
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NewsLandgard enters next phase of Nova restructuring programme
Cooperative appoints new project leader as focus shifts towards implementation and simplification
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NewsMaersk appoints new global head of solutions and people chief
Comapny has named Bruno Plantaz as its new global head of solutions, while also confirming the departure of long-serving chief people officer Susana Elvira
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NewsIFPA announces board of directors for 2027
Elyse Lipman of Lipman Family Farms will lead the IFPA board of directors in 2027, joined by a new executive committee
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NewsTibutes paid to Peter Kopke Sr, pioneer of counter-seasonal imports
The US company founded by his father remembers the leader who built trade relationships across four continents
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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