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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - CityFarms Is Hiring!
We are in need of another Operations Associate! The job mostly entails running the ongoing operations of the farm
Skills Shortages In The Food Industry
Just like in other parts of society, there is rapid technological development and digitalisation in the food industry. It places demands on completely new skills and the food industry also needs to become better at attracting and taking care of young people, new arrivals and people with different backgrounds.
Luci Faas Recognized For Her Industry Efforts As Women In Produce Honoree
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, in partnership with Grocery Business Magazine, has developed the Women in Produce initiative to recognize the achievements of outstanding women in the produce industry
AeroFarms Hires These New Executives
Newark, N.J.-based AeroFarms has hired several executives from companies such as Google, Earthbound Farm, PepsiCo, Kraft, Campbell’s Soup Co., and Tata Consumer Products
[WEBINAR] Hiring For Indoor Farming | Human Resources In 2021
During this insightful session, our panel will touch on the hot areas of hiring in the Indoor Vertical Farming market today
PODCAST: Season 2 Episode 22
In this episode, Harry and Kyle discuss the varying facets of ponics, from deep water culture and NFTs to vertical farming and aquaponics
Crop One Appoints Craig Ratajczyk New Chief Executive Officer
“I am thrilled to join Crop One and continue building on its existing success, bringing my global expertise and relationships to the company,”
Nature Fresh Farms Hires New General Manager For Their Mexico Greenhouse
Nature Fresh Farms has expanded operations into Mexico to be close to growing partners and augment their existing North American supply chain. Central Mexico’s favorable climate reinforces their ability to provide fresh produce 365 days of the year
UNITED KINGDOM: Work Could Start Soon On Futuristic Derbyshire Food Hub
Planning application in for scheme, which would create 5,000 jobs
AppHarvest Hires Impossible Foods’ David Lee As President
Lee brings track record capitalizing on innovative disruption to meet consumer demand
Urban Crop Solutions Solidifies Presence In North America With The Appointment of Douglas Gamble As Sales Manager
He joins UCS from the more traditional side of agriculture – having been raised on a dairy farm, which later transitioned into a large-scale Greenhouse operation
AppHarvest Hires CBRE’s Christopher Scott To Oversee Construction And Commissioning of New Indoor Farms
An Appalachian native, Scott comes to AppHarvest with decades of experience leading facility programs and business development for companies including CBRE, as well as information technology distribution companies Ingram Micro and BrightPoint
Autogrow Officially Launches European Office With The Appointment of James Croy
With over 15 years’ experience in the agricultural sector, James is looking forward to introducing cutting-edge technology to one of the largest exporting areas in the world
VIDEO: Nature Fresh Farms Opens Up About Guest Worker Program In Short Documentary
The film focuses on the Guest Workers that have come to Canada as an opportunity to work, and for some a way to provide for their families
Plenty Names Former Hewlett-Packard, Heinz Execs To Board
Vertical farming company Plenty, South San Francisco, has added Ann Livermore and Bill Johnson, former executives at Hewlett-Packard and H.J. Heinz, respectively, to its board of director
Bowery Farming Adds Executives As It Expands To Sell Produce In 650 Stores
To help Bowery sell its greens, the company has brought on a group of new senior management and executive staff, including the former global chief supply chain officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Colin Nelson
Nature Fresh Farms is Working With BMO to Make Banking Accessible For Employees
The new ATM has been very well received, with employees happy to have a more convenient means of completing financial transactions
US: Washington, DC - A Sommelier's Foray Into Urban Agriculture Starts With Mushrooms In Shipping Containers
Barry Farm resident Calvin Hines Jr. launched EightFold Farms to address food deserts and underemployment
CubicFarm® Systems Corp. Announces The Appointment of Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Ms. Lim has more than 10 years’ experience in investor relations and corporate communications for public and private mineral resource and technology companies, providing support in areas such as corporate financing, media relations, public relations, branding, regulatory compliance and event management