All Recruitment & Training articles – Page 7
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ArticleLEAF prepares for Covid-secure Open Farm Sunday
Five new ambassadors will work alongside three former coordinators to help farmers planning to open doors to public this summer
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ArticleTim Rycroft appointed CEO of AHDB
FDF's COO will spearhead reform strategy at challenging time for under-fire R&D body
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ArticleJob of the Week: Senior Fruit Buying Manager at IPL
Asda’s fresh produce supply division IPL is looking for a procurement expert with experience, negotiation skills, passion and a deep knowledge of growers
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ArticleSanLucar to give Tunisian graduates a helping hand
New deal creates professional opportunities for young talent in Tunisia’s agriculture sector
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ArticleAldi funds 60 produce apprenticeships
Aldi will fund 60 produce industry apprenticeships over the next two years, in partnership with MDS
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ArticleUK berry sector grows 600 per cent in 25 years
Celebrating a quarter century in existence, trade body British Summer Fruits has helped the category achieve remarkable growth
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ArticleAlan Bartlett & Sons to close in June
Closure of long-established carrot and parsnip supplier will affect hundreds of jobs in East Anglia
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ArticleNFU calls on govt to ‘level up’ rural Britain
New report says investment in agriculture and rural communities can drive green growth to help UK recover from Covid-19
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Article‘AHDB Hort levy will be scrapped’, says Eustice
Defra secretary tells NFU Live he will respect outcome of ballot but says government is exploring options to retain certain valued services offered by R&D body
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ArticleGraduates: the produce sector needs you
UK sector appeals to graduates to commit to a career in fresh produce
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ArticlePropagating talent in ornamentals
Fred Searle speaks to Steve Carter of wholesale plant nursery Fleurie Nursery about how the business near Chichester has benefitted from the MDS fresh produce graduate scheme, hearing his views on the state of recruitment in ornamentals and fresh produce
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ArticleNew app wants to spearhead Pick for Britain drive
App uses social media to track down prospective seasonal workers and matches them with producers, making sure they appreciate tough realities of the job
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ArticleIGD work experience programme tackles unemployment
Virtual event connects job seekers with food professionals, developing employability skills and boosting candidates’ confidence
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ArticleLogistics sector calls for support in spring Budget
Trade body Logistics UK urges Chancellor to offer grants for driver training, freeze fuel duties and incentivise low-carbon alternatives
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ArticleFood and drink firms offer Kickstart
UK food and drink firms offer more than 400 Kickstart job placements
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ArticleBrexit opportunity prompts MDS investment
More young people are looking to pursue career in food, reports grad training organisation, with Brexit expected to boost efforts to nurture homegrown talent
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ArticleNew people at MorePeople
Recruiter kick-starts growth plans with appointment of new business director, as well as bolstering commercial recruitment and financial teams
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ArticleStrawberry brand donates £12k to Prince’s Trust
Owner of Annabel’s Deliciously British wants to help young people affected by pandemic back into employment
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ArticleALP tackles shortages with workers portal
Extra Workers Needed Portal links food businesses with labour providers that can supply them following alarming ALP labour supply survey
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ArticlePink Lady rewards sustainable efforts
Through its yearly Pink Lady Talents competition, Pink Lady Europe is set to recognise the best sustainable initiatives among its growers