The Produce Marketing Association is a key International trade organisation representing companies from every segment of the global fresh produce and floral supply chain. The PMA helps members grow by providing connections that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. Their mission is to connect, inform and deliver industry solutions to enhance their members’ […]
Global Women Fresh. Their mission is to change the status quo and leverage the talent of Women in Produce to close the industry’s gender divide by inspiring, connecting and empowering women around the world. And their mission matters more than ever. Today, women account for 80% of purchasing decisions, but only 20% of the voices […]
We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community. Tim Bradshaw is a British […]
And the headlines scream: “Fruit farming on ‘brink of collapse’ as Brexit causes shortage of pickers” “Applications for seasonal work at one Kent-based company are down 90% in the last two years and there are fears for the future” “A shortage of workers is driving up wages: are we entering a new economic era?” “Brexit […]
Mentoring is to support and encourage people to manage their own learning in order that they may maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve their performance and become the person they want to be. For many, coaching is a life-changing experience that dramatically improves the individuals outlook on work and life while improving leadership skills. […]
BREAKING NEWS: Perfectly good graded and packed fresh produce is being dumped in the UK. Direct Quote from Tim O’Malley Group MD of Nationwide Produce plc: “A shocking headline….but true. The acute shortage of HGV drivers is now the direct cause of perfectly good, graded and packed fresh produce being dumped or rotting in cold […]
The hugely well thought of and recognised British Growers Association is a grower owned, grower led, not for profit umbrella group. They comprise a range of organisations operating in the key UK horticulture industry and fresh produce sectors. Their membership includes Crop Associations, Producer Organisations, marketing groups and professional membership groups. The organisation is run […]
IT ALL STARTED WITH A PLASTIC FREE AISLE… In early 2017, A Plastic Planet co-founder, Siân Sutherland launched the first award-winning campaign for A Plastic Free Aisle. A self-confessed plastic addict, who could stand by no longer once she became aware of what we are all collectively doing to our oceans, our land and ultimately […]
“Women in Food and Farming” is a group of professional women in food, agriculture and the land-based industries at all stages of their careers, who get together to discuss business issues, support each other via mentorship and advice, and help generate networks of contacts that might be useful to themselves and their businesses. Founded in 2011 […]