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USA- AMF Bakery Systems, a supplier of commercial baking equipment, recently announced the addition of two executive officers to their leadership team: Leanne Parker as Chief Financial Officer and Clint Adams as the Commercial Director for North America Specialty Segments. According to a press release by the company, Parker, a Certified Public Accountant, brings 25 years of financial leadership experience…
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SOUTH AFRICA – The South Africa Olive Industry Association (SA Olive) has appointed Wendy Petersen to replace Vittoria Jooste as CEO effective 1st October 2023. SA Olive is an association representing the common interests of the South African olive industry whose members extend from olive growers, olive oil producers, table olive producers, tree nurseries, and olive importers. Joining the team…
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USA- An activist group, Global Witness, recently released a report revealing that global commodity trading giant Cargill has been procuring soy from 50,000 acres of deforested land in Bolivia’s Chiquitano Forest. The investigation conducted by Global Witness examined Cargill’s soy purchases from five regions in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, farmed by Mennonite colonies. These colonies are located in the ecologically significant…
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USA – Regina Bynote Jones has been appointed ADM’s new senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary to succeed Cam Findlay, effective Sept 5. The appointment follows Cam Findlay’s announcement of his plans to retire this year after serving ADM in the same capacity since 2013. Assuming the role, Jones will join ADM’s Executive Council and will be based at…
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KENYA – Elgon Kenya Managing Director Bimal Kantaria will now be the chairperson of the Fertilizer Association of Kenya (FAK), a decision reached following the recent appointment of a new board of directors to steer the organization to the next level. FAK is the umbrella body of manufacturers, importers, formulators, blenders, and distributors of organic and inorganic fertilizers in Kenya.…
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USA- Nebraska-based global agribusiness Scoular has hired a group of five industry professionals to lead the company’s corporate and customer sustainability initiatives. According to the company, the new team will drive Scoular’s sustainability goals and work with the company’s businesses to provide sustainability solutions for Scoular’s global grain, feed, and food customers, as well as its producers. Joining the company…
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USA- Benson Hill, a food technology company, is seeking partnerships to bolster its position in the animal feed market after entering a partnership with ADM to scale the production of high-protein soy ingredients for the North American market in August 2022. “The next step in our evolution will include more robust partnership models to leverage the full power of our…
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ENGLAND – The International Grains Council (IGC) has appointed Anita Katial, the incoming Agricultural Counsellor for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, as the Chairperson for 2023/24, World Grain has reported. This was revealed during the International Grains Council (IGC) that concluded its 58th IGC Council Session on June 14, 2023. The session also highlighted predictions for the…
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USA- Freshpet, Inc. one of the largest pet food companies in the US by revenue, recently announced the appointment of David J. West to its board of directors as part of its board’s refreshment strategy. According to the company’s announcement, West will also serve on the board’s Audit Committee. West has more than 30 years of experience in consumer products…
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NAMIBIA – The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations country office in Namibia has appointed Qingyun Diao as the new FAO representative in Namibia, effective 24 June. According to FAO’s media statement, Diao’s appointment marks a significant milestone in strengthening the longstanding relationship between FAO, Namibia, International Organizations, and Diplomatic and Consular Missions accredited to Namibia. A…
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