All People articles – Page 83
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ArticleNearly 10,000 Brits apply for picking jobs
There has been a fantastic initial response to calls for UK residents to rescue this year’s harvest but there’s still a long way to go
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ArticleKeeping you informed
The situation is serious. And at Fruitnet we’re taking it very seriously indeed
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ArticleFarming leaders warn of 80,000-worker shortage
CLA estimates coronavirus could create huge shortfall in agricultural labour, calling on British residents to step in to save this year’s harvest
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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Article'Govt must offer food support amid coronavirus crisis'
Low-income families should be given money for food so they can self-isolate and to relieve pressure on local authorities and frontline charities
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ArticleChiquita celebrates women’s empowerment
Multinational sets out stall as equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding its women’s workers
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ArticleRoyal seal of approval
Barbara Bray’s career hit a new high in 2019 when she received an MBE from the Queen, capping a remarkable journey for the food nutrition specialist. Michael Barker hears her story
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ArticleLabour shortage a major concern for Italy
Coronavirus lockdown could deter foreign workers from eastern Europe, admits Emilia-Romagna's director of agriculture
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ArticleCEO of Fruit South Africa steps down
Dr Konanani Liphadzi hands over the reins at Fruit South Africa
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ArticleNicholas Saphir named AHDB chair
Widely experienced food industry man replaces outgoing chair Peter Kendall at levy body
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ArticlePlanasa names Michael Brinkmann as new CEO
The former SanLucar boss will oversee the group’s ongoing international expansion
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ArticleApeel names foodservice director
Hiring of Taylor Sokol will help shape Apeel’s foodservice strategy to scale partnerships in North America and globally
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ArticleBatters re-elected as NFU president
President's re-election for a further two-year term comes at critical time for British farming industry
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ArticlePook’s Thai-flyer
Fred Searle speaks to Kanokporn Holtsch of Pook about winning the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award for her coconut snacks, landing investment on Germany’s Dragon’s Den and cracking the German market
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ArticleSun World's Peruvian promise
Group opens Peru office and announces new South American licensing managers
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ArticleIndustry to explore intelligence sharing on modern slavery
Working group will look at possibility of creating a cross-sector intelligence sharing platform on modern slavery
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ArticleIan Greaves awarded Hayward Medal
Kiwifruit grower lauded for leadership and selflessness during New Zealand’s Psa outbreak
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ArticleNew sustainability chief for Fresh Del Monte
Global fresh produce giant names Hans Sauter as its first-ever chief sustainability officer
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ArticleNew transformation director for M&S
Fomer Dixons and Somerfield boss Katie Bickerstaffe steps up from her current role as non-exec director at upmarket retailer
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ArticleNew salesman for Ocean Mist Farms
Tom Botelho joins US grower with a remit to build business in key territories