New UK task force protects the welfare of seasonal workers

A new task force has been established to ensure the responsible recruitment and employment of migrant workers under the UK seasonal workers scheme. The group is made up of…

Kentucky and NL AgTech collaboration continues to Grow Together

The feasibility study of a Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Ecosystem in Kentucky listed ten recommendations for the development of an AgTech ecosystem. These recommendations included a clear pathway for open field and mid-tech high tunnel growers to grow towards high-tech CEA production and the…

CEO GreenV moves to FrieslandCampina

Jan Derck van Karnebeek has been appointed as the new CEO of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. He is moving from the horticultural group GreenV, where he has been working since…

Angela Storm joins Dramm as Western Technical Representative

Angela Storm has joined The Dramm Corporation as the Western Technical Representative. Storm comes from a long- and well-established career in the commercial horticulture business, most recently as a key account representative for Dümmen Orange, North America, and prior as a breeder representative for…

Tina Perry joins Priva North America as Sales Account Manager

Priva North America announces that Tina Perry has recently joined the Camarillo, California office as the newest Sales Account Manager to meet growing demands in the western territories. Tina grew up in San Luis Obispo, California, earning a bachelor’s degree in Viticulture and Plant Protection Science…

Yves Christol joins SPG as General Manager

SPG announces the arrival on March 6 of its new General Manager: Yves Christol. His mission will be to consolidate SPG's position as a historical player in the vegetable and…

Nathaniel Morse joins Fine Americas as sales manager

Nathaniel Morse has joined Fine Americas as a sales manager serving customers across the northeastern United States and Canada. “With his extensive crop and agronomic…

US: Floral businesses get proactive to solve labor woes during Green Career week

Floral and horticulture professionals from nearly 70 businesses seized the opportunity to address labor challenges in their industry by participating in Seed Your Future's…

Dr. Lara Ramaekers to lead Biobest’s biopesticides team

Lara joins Biobest from UPL - the Mumbai-based global provider of sustainable agricultural technologies and services - where she was the Global Biocontrol Portfolio Lead.…

Aardse Orchids organizes job fair to help employees find new jobs

Nursery Aardse Orchids organized a job fair on March 9. The orchid growers from Zuidbroek in Groningen are ceasing business as of 1 April and are now trying to help their people find new jobs. Liesbeth Aardse, responsible for human resources, tells RTV Noord: "Our people have always been very good to us.…

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US: Floral pros get proactive to solve labor woes

When Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI, talks with florists, wholesalers, and flower growers, everyone lists labor in their top three challenges "without exception," he says. "And we're not going to fix the labor shortage in our industry unless we all become very proactive in finding solutions to the problem,"…

Austin Yang appointed as CFO and CAO at Port of Hueneme

The Port of Hueneme's CEO & Port Director Kristin Decas announced the promotion of Austin Yang to the new Chief Financial and Chief Administration Officer, effective March 6, 2023. Kristin Decas, Port of Hueneme's CEO and Port Director, said: "I am very pleased that Austin Yang is taking over as our new CFO/CAO,…

Labor savings through 5 simple, practical, and affordable automated implementations

There are many handling activities in pot plant growing. Potting and spacing, filling trays, picking up and placing pots or trays, (de)stacking trays, cart loading, six-pack handle placing, sleeving and labeling, and so on. Many growers (still) perform these tasks manually. But this is heavy and…

African Roots sales team ready for the future

As of March 1, John Hendriks has joined the African Roots sales team. Business is going well, the company is growing in products and customers, and to be able to cope with it all, an extra man is more than welcome. In addition, Hans Bentvelsen, who is now 70 and still very active, is slowly taking a step…

Andrew Palomares retires from the Port of Hueneme

Following a 15-year stellar career of public service and organizational leadership, Andrew Palomares, the Port of Hueneme's Deputy Executive Director, Chief Financial and…

Jonhathan Lane named Managing Director of ADM Agriculture

Jonathan Lane has been named Managing Director UK for ADM Agriculture Ltd. Jonathan joined ADM in 2006 as an Export Grain Trader. Prior to and after this date, he held various…

IFPA names Deborah Zoellick new Director of Floral Programs

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)  is pleased to announce Deborah Zoellick as its new Director of Floral Programs. Zoellick, who previously served as a sourcing…

Geert van Veen transfers executive responsibility for Prins Group to Marco Zwinkels

Geert van Veen (58), managing director of Prins Group, the greenhouse construction company based in Kwintsheul, the Netherlands, has transferred his management…

FloraCraft promotes James Morkert to Vice President of people, safety, and culture

James Morkert has been promoted to vice president of people, safety, and culture at FloraCraft®.  In his new role, Morkert will collaborate with executive leadership to implement FloraCraft’s mission and goals through talent management, assess organizational success and market competitiveness and analyze data…

This month's special: Labor and Staff

Robots aren't fully ready yet, and there's a widespread lack of human labor in many sectors. Wages, work conditions, but also skill level, are all points to address, currently. That's why this month, the special is going to focus on Labor and Staff. SpecialIf you have news to share regarding this topic or…