All People articles – Page 7
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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
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NewsGarden set to complete Greenyard buyout after reaching 95 per cent threshold
Belgian company Garden has reportedly surpassed the crucial 95 per cent ownership threshold in Greenyard, paving the way for founder and co-CEO Hein Deprez to complete a full takeover and privatisation of the global fresh produce giant
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NewsLogistics UK CEO steps down after a decade in the role
David Wells oversaw the rebrand of the business group from the Freight Transport Association
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NewsFresh produce industry pays tribute to Ger van Burik
Members of the fresh produce business have mourned the recent death of former Holland Fresh Group representative Ger van Burik, who died on 24 July after more than 14 years coordinating the Netherlands’ presence at major international trade exhibitions
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NewsIFPA reorganises to strengthen produce safety initiatives
The International Fresh Produce Association has announced a strategic reorganisation of its food safety teams to better address industry challenges and regulatory requirements
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News‘Fruit & Veg on Prescription’ scheme reduces GP visits by 15 per cent in London
Alexandra Rose Charity reveals impressive results of ongoing project to give East London families on low incomes access to free fruit and veg
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NewsAgroponiente hires Jordi Estrada as director for Iberia and Italy
Appointment will support and enhance company’s expansion and leadership strategy in the agri-food sector
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NewsLemdell awarded Sydney Markets Wholesaler of the Year for a third consecutive year
Industry awards show now in its tenth year celebrates local industry across 22 categories
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NewsFood careers drive returns as IGD warns of “ticking workforce timebomb”
Initiative highlights diversity of career opportunities in UK food system in bid to address skills gaps in technical, engineering and digital roles
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NewsChiquita Brands could face new lawsuits from victims of paramilitaries
The victims of the case against the Chiquita Brands executives convicted of financing paramilitarism are considering new legal action in Colombia and abroad to seek full reparations for the crimes they were subjected to due to this criminal alliance. Lawyer Gerardo Vega, of the Forjando Futuros Foundation, ...
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NewsNew initiative to cultivate next generation of potato pros
Potato Industry Development Programme will help new entrants to gain comprehensive understanding of sector and build networks and collaborations
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NewsBlueberry supplier Family Tree Farms expands EU and UK sales teams
Both Carla San Martin Burneo and Chris Taylor bring extensive experience in soft fruit sales as producer continues to supply top European retailers with premium blueberries
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NewsFormer Chiquita execs sentenced to fines and prison for financing right wing paramilitaries in Colombia
The decision is the first time Chiquita executives have faced punishment for their role in the 1990s conflict
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VideoChilean cherry grower bids to stretch British season to 100 days
FGA Farming is using Chilean production systems and new varieties to extend supply as it scales up to become UK’s single biggest cherry grower