All People articles – Page 6
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NewsIBO launches BlueCareers platform for blueberry industry recruitment
The International Blueberry Organization has created a specialised recruitment platform to connect employers with qualified professionals across the global blueberry sector
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NewsLSA Fellowship Scheme opens for 2026 applications
Scheme helps develop future horticulture industry leaders
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NewsThree new directors appointed to Nationwide Produce board
Appointments come as company reports turnover surpassing £200mn
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NewsPanama officials to meet with Chiquita owner in Brazil
Panama’s government is making diplomatic overtures to Chiquita in an attempt to persuade the multinational to resume banana production in Bocas del Toro province
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NewsZespri to cut 135 jobs amid industry challenges
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer reportedly plans to reduce its workforce as part of a strategic restructuring to address changing market conditions
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NewsSumitomo Chemical Australia announces new regional managers
Sam Boyce appointed regional manager for eastern Victoria and Stephan Logoida appointed south-east Queensland and Northern Rivers regional manager
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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