Agri-Business

10 years of Tebarex

Tebarex was established on April 1, 2015, by Ron van der Arend. Along with John Vollebregt, Chris van Hulzen, and two additional colleagues, they launched the company with a team of 5 full-time employees. Their goal was to deliver and assemble high-tech water and electro installations for export projects. “As an independent…

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PACA violation updates and more

In a complaint filed on March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged that Safeway Fresh Foods LLC, Vineland, N.J., failed to make full payment promptly in the total amount of $3,863,509 to 13 sellers for multiple lots of produce in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). After the…

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US: New greenhouse coming to Jamestown Community Farm

The Jamestown Community Farm, which has been growing fresh produce for a quarter-century to feed its hungry neighbors, has a new top farmhand at the reins. The operation also has a new greenhouse to help grow the increasingly coveted donations. Dick Steinbach was elected as president of the Jamestown…

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CAN: FVGC announces election priorities for 2025

As sweeping US tariffs and threats of annexation push Canada to a tipping point, the fruit and vegetable sector – deeply reliant on cross-border trade – stands among the most vulnerable. The Canadian fruit and vegetable sector is essential to domestic food security and to Canada’s agricultural economy.…

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Jeanne Gautier takes over as CEO of Gautier Semences

French vegetable seeds company Gautier Semences has announced the appointment of Jeanne Gautier as its managing director, from April 1st, 2025. Representing the fourth generation of the family, Jeanne Gautier succeeds her father, Jacques Gautier, ensuring continuity in the company’s governance while…

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