All People articles – Page 8
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NewsRaquel Gil named new president of Mercabarna
Outgoing president Jordi Valls will remain at the company as vice president
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NewsLeaderbrand’s Stuart Davis awarded Horticulture New Zealand life membership
Award acknowledges the more than 35 years Davis has played a pivotal leadership role in the advancement of New Zealand’s vegetable sector
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NewsSweet potato industry pays tribute to Johnny Barnes
US agriculture sector mourns loss of Johnny Barnes, founder of the American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute and pioneering figure in North Carolina agriculture, who has died aged 61
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NewsHein Deprez nears full ownership of Greenyard with majority buyout
Investment vehicle Garden secures over 53 per cent of outstanding shares, bringing total ownership to just below 95 per cent required to take fresh produce multinational private
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NewsSuperfresh Growers mourns death of Kevin Kershaw
Longtime leader in the agriculture industry worked for many years in the Kershaw Companies
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NewsZespri marketing chief Jiunn Shih announces departure
After nine years with the kiwifruit supplier, Jiunn Shih is leaving his position as chief marketing officer at Zespri, where he helped double sales to over NZ$5bn and build the number one fruit brand across 15 core markets
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NewsFresh Del Monte appoints new VP for deciduous and citrus
Fresh Del Monte Produce has appointed Miles Fraser-Jones as vice president of sales and product management for deciduous and citrus (International), bringing over 25 years of experience to strengthen the company’s global category performance
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NewsCaroline Drummond Award seeks 2025 winner
Awards embody the spirit of the late chief executive of LEAF
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NewsIGD urges industry support to promote careers in food
The Mmmake Your Mark campaign is back for 2025 to highlight diversity of opportunities
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: UK sales and procurement manager
An established supplier of exotic fruit and vegetables is seeking a UK-based sales and procurement manager to join its expanding team
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NewsOnly three weeks left to register as an exhibitor for Fruit Logistica 2026
Returning to Berlin on 4-6 February 2026, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business offers new formats, high-level networking, and unmissable global reach
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CommentHorror accident shows dangers of working alone
Graham Bannister of GB Potatoes recounts how he suffered what could have been a fatal fall and outlines the steps to take in isolated, poorly connected areas
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NewsFresh Del Monte appoints Mark Gagnon as sales vice president for southern US
Fresh Del Monte Produce has appointed Mark Gagnon as vice president of sales for its southern region, bringing over 30 years of industry experience to help accelerate growth across the southern United States
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NewsGreenyard USA/Seald Sweet names Andrea Montagna as co-CEO
Florida-based fresh produce supplier introduces new leadership structure as part of long-term succession plan and growth strategy.
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NewsReview raises concerns over Employer Pays Principle
NFU warns of risk of damage to UK horticulture if EPP proposals are enforced
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NewsWestfalia Fruit acquires Dutch avocado specialist Greenpoint Trading
Global avocado company expands European operations with acquisition of Dutch foodservice supplier, known for its Avojoy brand
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: Red Tractor Fresh Produce Sector Chair
Red Tractor is searching for someone with excellent chairmanship skills and a strong understanding of the supply chain to be its Fresh Produce Board Chair
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NewsAustralian cherry leaders attend US study tour
Group visit key cherry-growing regions including Wenatchee, Quincy, Mattawa and Prosser
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NewsNNZ names Ronald Hoozemans as new CEO
Netherlands-based packaging supplier has appointed former Bunzl MD as its new boss, following the retirement of Len Boot after 35 years with the company
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NewsHans Liekens to head up Planasa’s new Global Value Chain department
Paula Crespo joins the new department as value chain manager EMEA