All People articles – Page 4
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NewsMission Produce appoints Douglas Stone to board of directors
Avocado specialist Mission Produce has appointed former JR Simplot agribusiness president Douglas Stone as an independent class I director, bringing decades of agribusiness leadership experience to the company’s board.
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NewsHortNZ appoints Ripeka Evans as independent director
Evans brings more than 40 years of strategic leadership and governance experience to the role
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NewsJohn Antoniadis crowned South Australian Cherry King at charity auction
Antoniadis of Agostino Group claims title after winning bid in South Australian Produce Market charity cherry auction for Variety SA
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NewsMinimum wage to rise by 4.1 per cent
Minimum wage will rise by 50p an hour for over 21s under Rachel Reeves’ Autumn budget, while businesses could benefit from lower electricity bills and lower rates for some hospitality and retail properties
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NewsCGA chief executive pays tribute to Deon Joubert
Boitshoko Ntshabele praises late colleague’s “immense expertise” and ”profound impact” on South Africa’s fruit business
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NewsSouth African fruit industry mourns death of leading diplomat Deon Joubert
Industry veteran who served as Citrus Growers’ Association envoy to the EU and played pivotal role in country’s agricultural deregulation, has died
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NewsUnifrutti Group appoints Ashley Allen as group chief sustainability officer
International fresh produce supplier Unifrutti Group has appointed Ashley Allen as its new group chief sustainability officer, bringing experience from Oatly and Mars to advance the company’s environmental agenda.
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NewsCAB appoints Meg Buchsbaum as retail account manager
In her new role she will be responsible for creating and cultivating retail partnerships
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NewsCalavo Growers announces CEO Lee Cole retirement in December
Calavo Growers has announced that president and CEO Lee Cole will retire on 8 December, with former CFO and current board member John Lindeman set to succeed him in the top role
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NewsOppy’s John Anderson inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Oppy chairman and CEO John Anderson has been inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, recognising his extraordinary impact on Canada’s agriculture and food industry over five decades
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NewsBranston hires 25 new faces in latest recruitment drive
Potato supplier is going through a period of growth and emphasising employment opportunities
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NewsFormer M&S technical director Paul Willgoss replaces Christine Tacon as MDS chair
Tacon’s tenure saw fresh produce management training provider treble trainee numbers and double company membership
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NewsNew Covent Garden welcomes new general manager
Robert McAuliffe joins CGMA, bringing 20 years of experience in property operations, sustainability and strategic transformation
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NewsMiquel Serra Gòdia appointed president of Fruits de Ponent
Members of the Catalan cooperative voted to appoint Serra as its new president at last week’s general assembly
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NewsFresh Markets Australia appoints Brett Collins as CEO
Collins will be based at FMA’s office at the Melbourne Market
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NewsMetagen Australia promotes Liam Riedy to general manager
Riedy takes on new role as the company enters growth phase
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NewsJazz apples triumph once again at National Fruit Show
Branded variety wins Tasteiest Apple for eighth time in 10 years, with supplier Worldwide Fruit reporting a high-quality apple harvest and trade body BAPL calling for government support on seasonal labour and energy costs
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NewsLords event to shine a light on mental health crisis in UK farming
Initiative is using virtual reality to raise awareness among policymakers
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NewsFruitMasters pays tribute to Gerrit van Haarlem
Cooperative praises contribution made by its late chairman, who led the business for almost 16 years and championed Dutch growers
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NewsFPAA honours Gonzalo Avila as 2025 Member of the Year
Award celebrates leaders whose vision, service, and commitment leave an enduring mark on the fresh produce industry