All People articles – Page 6
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NewsMcCain report underlines strain of modern farming
Majority of farmers are feeling downbeat about the state of the industry
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NewsDefra confirms seasonal worker visa allocation for 2026
Government announces slight reduction in visa numbers for year ahead but NFU ‘hopeful’ it will be sufficient
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NewsAusveg launches pledge for increased vegetable consumption with celebrity cook-off challenge
New Pledge for More Veg initiative aims to boost Australian vegetable consumption as part of the Plus One Serve programme
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NewsSteven Roberts steps down from Rijk Zwaan Oceania handing over to Peter Smith
Roberts joined Rijk Zwaan in 1995 and founded the Love My Salad platform
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NewsAndreu Viladegut named new president of Afrucat
He replaces outgoing president Montse Baró and will hold the post for four years
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NewsHort Innovation and Western Sydney University announce internship programme
Interns will receive industry-based training and practical experience helping to address skill gaps in Australia’s fresh produce industry
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NewsAndrés Vega joins Agroponiente as HR director
Company said appointment reinforces its commitment to professionalisation and talent development
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NewsTalented fresh produce salesman Richard Emanuel dies aged 43
Allfresch trader excelled in both procurement and sales and had a loyal global customer base
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NewsVeryan Bliss named Red Tractor Fresh Produce Board chair
Bliss has longstanding experience in both supply chain and industry affairs
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NewsLeading lime producer killed in Michoacan
Bernardo Bravo Manríquez was murdered after speaking out against extortion demands by criminal groups
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NewsHass Express names Robb Bertels VP of business development
Bertels will strengthen the company’s export programmes and consolidate its push into North America
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NewsSeasonal worker scheme updated to allow earlier re-entry
The change means workers will be able to transition between key crop harvests and provide greater flexibility to growers
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NewsZespri promotes Kok Hwee Ng to chief marketing officer
Kiwifruit marketer makes key appointment as part of long-term strategy to elevate company’s reputation to ‘world’s healthiest’ fruit brand
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NewsMG Group opens applications for associate director programme
Programme designed to give emerging leaders experience of how the MG Group board operates
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NewsVeronica Papacosta appointed as new CEO of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
Outgoing CEO Claire McClelland will continue in her role until January 2026 to ensure a smooth transition
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NewsVeg Power expands remit to include fruit
Partnership with British Apples & Pears supports Veg Power’s mission to get more children eating fruit and veg snacks more often
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NewsNew Zealand women in horticulture spotlighted at Inspiring Wāhine Conference
Three-day event shines light on the women powering New Zealand’s NZ$6.85bn horticulture industry
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NewsProtected Cropping Australia welcomes Michael Simonetta and Ben Hoodless to board
Appointments signal new era for organisation as it guides industry through period of rapid change
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NewsCoveris wins packaging company of the year
Packaging specialist picked up four wins at the UK Packaging Awards 2025, including best new concept and a nod for COO Jo Ormrod as Woman of the Year
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NewsBranston hails apprentices’ career progression
Apprentices Sebastian Oles and Leanne Brown are strengthening the potato supplier in engineering and HR