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News2026 Horticulture Awards for Excellence recognise the industry’s finest
A dozen awards presented at the culmination of Hort Connections, recognising achievement right across the fresh produce industry
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NewsRob Smeets appointed CEO at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Smeets has been appointed chief executive of the Port Authority for a six-year term, succeeding Jacques Vandermeiren
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NewsCalifornia Giant names Tom Smith as VP of sales and marketing
Appointment is part of major expansion of the company’s sales team
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NewsFestival of Fresh welcomes fresh produce kingpins to G’s on 10 June
Keynote interviews with Defra farming minister Dame Angela Eagle and Sainsbury’s category director Hannah O’Reilly are among the highlights as event approaches
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PromotionFestival of Fresh Special goes live on FPJ app
Festival edition looks ahead to FPJ’s summer celebration as well as revealing the detrimental impact of mounting cost pressures in the fresh produce supply chain
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NewsDelphy appoints Edwin van Lenthe as Netherlands managing director
New MD brings extensive experience from Rijk Zwaan, Floricultura, and Heineken to lead consultancy’s Dutch operation
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NewsRedfox and Agri Frontier join forces to fill international talent shortage
Partnership aims to tackle outpaced demand for senior positions in rapidly growing markets where agri investment has overtaken supply of senior managers
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NewsEx-Macfrut and Apofruit director joins Kiwi Passion
Renzo Piraccini one of three new appointments, as kiwifruit consortium targets further expansion
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NewsKatherine Faull takes the reins of Summerfruit Australia as new CEO
Carrie Starkings steps down after 14 months at the head of industry body
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NewsRuiz Montosa appoints Enrique Colilles to board of directors
The former Trops managing director returns to Malaga after a brief stint with Treemond Group
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PodcastsReflecting on 14 years of Australia’s avocado industry with outgoing AAL CEO John Tyas
Plus, a look at fresh produce marketing with dietitian and CEO of Foodwatch Jemma O’Hanlon
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NewsIFPA A-NZ strengthens board with leading appointments
Three new directors include Christian Parsons, Kenny MacLeod and Matthew Atley
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NewsCool Carriers appoints Mike Knowles as New Zealand representative
World’s largest specialised reefer operator strengthens New Zealand presence with appointment of former Zespri manager
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NewsJacques du Preez to take the helm at Hortgro
One of South Africa’s leading statutory fruit industry bodies has announced the appointment of its new CEO
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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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FeaturesIn 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