All People articles – Page 8
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NewsFruitful Ventures repositions Olympic Fruit and Freshpride
Commercial manager Dick Donker takes on new trade and wholesale role, while Christian Schouten heads up overseas business
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NewsQueensland fresh produce pumps $6bn into the economy, new report finds
Sector also supports almost 45,000 jobs across the state
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NewsSeth Crawford named new chair at Fieldwork Robotics
New hire expected to drive global growth at robotic harvesting business
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FeaturesTributes paid to Alastair Moodie
Industry veterans Dr Paul Clüver and Anton Rabe look back at his lasting impact on South African fruit exports
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NewsSouth African fruit industry leader Alastair Moodie passes away
Moodie, who transformed family fruit business into one of South Africa’s leading suppliers, and played a key role in guiding industry through deregulation, has died after short illness
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NewsFall Creek appoints Robert Reiter to board
Former Bayer Crop Science R&D head brings more than 30 years’ experience in plant breeding and biotechnology to support blueberry specialist’s innovation strategy
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NewsQFVG appoints Scott Kompo-Harms as CEO
Kompo-Harms has held senior roles with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the National Farmers’ Federation and most recently the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: How to keep Fruit Logistica fresh and relevant
In this bonus episode, Mike and Maura speak to David Ruetz and Mario Tobias of Messe Berlin about the trade show’s future development
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NewsMaersk appoints Christopher Cook as UK and Ireland managing director
Shipping giant Maersk has announced Christopher Cook will become managing director of its UK and Ireland area from January 2026, while Thomas Theeuwes takes over the India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka region
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NewsAntonio Marín re-elected as president of Unexport
Group praises his strategic vision, continuous commitment and leadership skills
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NewsVog appoints first new chairman in 17 years
Italian apple grower consortium votes to promote current vice-chair following extended period of growth and diversification
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NewsHort Innovation re-appoints Julie Bird as chair
Voting members re-elected Bird alongside board member Jan Vydra at the organisation’s AGM
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NewsOppy inducted into Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame
The Canada-based fresh produce group has earned the national recognition for the fourth time, having previously won in 2016, 2019 and 2022
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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.