All People articles
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NewsLEAF founder and environmental farming pioneer David Richardson dies
Richardson was made an OBE in honour of his years of work
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NewsWonderful Company tops 2025 People Companies That Care list
Fresh produce giant The Wonderful Company has been named number one on the 2025 People Companies That Care list, climbing from third place last year, recognising its extensive community and employee initiatives
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NewsDole wins gold at Brandon Hall Group leadership awards
Fresh produce giant Dole has secured gold recognition at the prestigious Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for its international Key Talent Programme, marking outstanding achievement in leadership development
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NewsIFPA announces new officers for 2026 board of directors
New officers and directors will begin their board service at the 2025 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California this October
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NewsEx-Defra secretary George Eustice joins Re-Genus
Firm specialises in regenerative solutions to help boost soil health
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NewsPaul Kissack appointed permanent secretary at Defra
Kissack moves from role as group CEO of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
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NewsOFC invites applications for Inspiring Innovators 2026
Programme seeks to find big ideas that will help the farming sector thrive
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NewsIFPA ANZ welcomes new government relations and communications specialist
Jo Crawford-Wynd will lead the organisations corporate affairs and advocacy strategy
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NewsBlue Skies marketing director steps down
Mark Crawford has overseen strong growth at the tropical fruit supplier, and leaves the business for new role
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NewsTong bolsters sales team with two new appointments
Vegetable grading and handling machinery specialist promotes two from aftersales support
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NewsApplications open for OFC’s Inspire programme
Scheme offers participants the chance to develop their skills and network
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NewsMission Produce’s Central and South America president to retire in November
After 14 years of leadership expanding Mission Produce’s operations across Central and South America, Juan Wiesner will retire effective 1 November, with Simón González stepping into an expanded senior role
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NewsNew CEO and director of operations for Borough Market
New appointments will take up their roles from 1 September
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NewsEast-West Seed remembers founder Simon Groot
Vegetable seed industry pioneer Simon Groot, who founded East-West Seed and helped lift millions of smallholder farmers out of poverty, has died aged 90 in the Netherlands
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NewsGarden set to complete Greenyard buyout after reaching 95 per cent threshold
Belgian company Garden has reportedly surpassed the crucial 95 per cent ownership threshold in Greenyard, paving the way for founder and co-CEO Hein Deprez to complete a full takeover and privatisation of the global fresh produce giant
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NewsLogistics UK CEO steps down after a decade in the role
David Wells oversaw the rebrand of the business group from the Freight Transport Association
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NewsFresh produce industry pays tribute to Ger van Burik
Members of the fresh produce business have mourned the recent death of former Holland Fresh Group representative Ger van Burik, who died on 24 July after more than 14 years coordinating the Netherlands’ presence at major international trade exhibitions
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NewsIFPA reorganises to strengthen produce safety initiatives
The International Fresh Produce Association has announced a strategic reorganisation of its food safety teams to better address industry challenges and regulatory requirements
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News‘Fruit & Veg on Prescription’ scheme reduces GP visits by 15 per cent in London
Alexandra Rose Charity reveals impressive results of ongoing project to give East London families on low incomes access to free fruit and veg
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NewsAgroponiente hires Jordi Estrada as director for Iberia and Italy
Appointment will support and enhance company’s expansion and leadership strategy in the agri-food sector