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NewsJames Miller appointed new Mansfields MD
Former Chambers commercial director brings more than 20 years’ experience across fruit, salads and vegetables
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: Sales and procurement roles at Nationwide Produce
Diverse fresh produce supplier is on the hunt for several new sales and procurement staff with industry experience and strong negotiation skills
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FeaturesGreosn: the fresh produce investment firm driving sustainability at speed
Fred Searle speaks to CEO Matt Jarrett about the fast-rising company’s 10‑year plan to “future‑proof British farming and build long‑term resilience”
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Comment‘Senior talent must adapt to new realities of fresh produce job market’
A number of jobless directors are searching for their next challenge following some high-profile mergers and restructures in the sector, but the job market they’re entering isn’t the same one they left
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NewsFrom wellbeing to tech: Meet the pioneer employers
The Summer Berry Company was named one of the UK’s top 500 employers in 2025, while G’s is making waves with new initiatives to attract young people
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NewsAgri-food is the top sector for seasonal worker abuse, report finds
New analysis has found the global agri-food sector saw most alleged instances of abuse against seasonal workers with UK retailers among 600 major employers linked to cases
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FeaturesFemale berry leaders share tips for success in ‘male-dominated’ industry
Senior female figures from Haygrove, Angus Soft Fruits and Driscoll’s are joining the International Women’s Day 2026 campaign to raise up other women
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CommentComment: Our sector faces a talent crisis
Products and partnerships remain the core of any fresh produce business, but labour is another vital resource under increasing pressure, says Mark Grim
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NewsTru-Cape cultivates new connection with Harvard Business School
Students on immersive work placement scheme offer fresh ideas on how to sell apples in export markets
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NewsG’s releases ESG report via video for first time
Leading salad grower G’s has released a cinematic sustainability report, bringing to life diverse stories, voices and sustainability achievements
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NewsNew food school will train market traders and fruiterers
A new location at London’s Royal Docks for meat and fish wholesale markets Smithfield and Billingsgate has been announced along with plans for the on-site school
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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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NewsFormer M&S technical director Paul Willgoss replaces Christine Tacon as MDS chair
Tacon’s tenure saw fresh produce management training provider treble trainee numbers and double company membership
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NewsJazz apples triumph once again at National Fruit Show
Branded variety wins Tasteiest Apple for eighth time in 10 years, with supplier Worldwide Fruit reporting a high-quality apple harvest and trade body BAPL calling for government support on seasonal labour and energy costs
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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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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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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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NewsBranston hails apprentices’ career progression
Apprentices Sebastian Oles and Leanne Brown are strengthening the potato supplier in engineering and HR
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NewsLSA Fellowship Scheme opens for 2026 applications
Scheme helps develop future horticulture industry leaders
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NewsZespri to cut 135 jobs amid industry challenges
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer reportedly plans to reduce its workforce as part of a strategic restructuring to address changing market conditions