All People articles – Page 17
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NewsNew general manager takes over at ‘resilient’ Apo Conerpo
Despite recent poor weather, increased cost, consumer inflation, and regulatory pressures, Italy’s biggest fruit and veg producer group remains resolutely confident
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NewsIgnacio Ugarte takes Vanguard grape role
Ugarte is named as commercial director for grapes, a position that also involves managing the new blueberry programme
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NewsAustralia and Japan to strengthen trade relationship
Ausveg leads series of coordinated events to cultivate stronger relationship between Australian and Japanese horticulture industries
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NewsOutgoing Zespri CEO reflects on golden era
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm
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NewsMixed reaction to new South African cabinet
Lack of experience in international matters could be problematic for the country’s fresh produce export business
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NewsGrowers vote to renew commodity levy and fund Horticulture New Zealand
HortNZ will apply for a new levy order to cover next six years following levy referendum
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NewsIceland unveils ‘supermarket manifesto’ ahead of general election
Executive chair Richard Walker says he wants to advocate for customers and colleagues and narrow the gap between government and British high streets
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NewsBioFirst appoints Bart Sosef as president of plant products
The group said it was confident Sosef’s “extensive experience and innovative vision” would drive the division to new heights
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NewsApal appoints new board chair Lisa May
May succeeds Reg Weine who stood down after four years in the role
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NewsRockit chief executive Mark O’Donnell to retire
O’Donnell set to exit the role in March 2025 an international search for his replacement is underway
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NewsMecia Petersen named new Sati chief executive
Petersen, who has been at the South African grape industry body since March 2022, fills the role vacated by AJ Griesel in May
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NewsRecord-breaking Hort Connections buoys Australian fresh produce industry
The 2024 event saw 20 per cent increase in both delegate and grower attendance on previous year
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NewsFestival of Fresh Awards reward ‘dedication and dynamism’
Ali Capper, Sysco GB and Riverford were among the award winners at FPJ’s 2024 open-air summer festival
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NewsWashington Apple Commission names new president
Michael Schadler takes over from Todd Fryhover after 18 years in the role
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NewsEvaldar wins Honey Gold Grower of the Year
Mango grower recognised for excellent communication and accurate forecasting at Piñata Farms’ annual Honey Gold Congress
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NewsKent Shoemaker takes Agrofresh board role
Industry veteran is named as chairman of the board at the US-based post-harvest solutions specialist
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NewsIt’s official: Bloom Fresh appoints Josep Estiarte as CEO
Estiarte had been serving as interim CEO since February
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NewsBrakes rewarded for sustainability training programme
Foodservice supplier wins Footprint Award for training programme to help customers become more sustainable
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NewsAgri-TechE director awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Dr Belinda Clarke receives OBE for her work introducing disruptors and new technologies into agriculture
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NewsNIAB appoints new COO to reinforce role in agricultural innovation
Dr Martin Dougherty of Wellcome Sanger Institute will oversee corporate services and contribute to development of business strategy at crop science organisation