Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Ran YamaguchiCompany: Talley’s What do you do in your current role? I am the Vegetable Processing Manager at Talley’s and also a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Over the…
The vegetable industry collaboration project is moving ahead, with the appointment of James Kuperus as Project Manager. ‘We’re pleased that James has agreed to take on this pivotal role,’ says the project’s governance group* chair, Owen Symmans. ‘Greater collaboration across the vegetable industry will result in greater efficiency, which will mean we can achieve more…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Christine CromieCompany: Talley’s What do you do in your current role? As a Supply Chain Manager at Talley’s and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I lead demand forecasting,…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Bobby HallCompany: Potatoes New Zealand What do you do in your current role? I am the Finance Manager for Potatoes New Zealand, and this role covers finance, payroll, database and…
As we ease into autumn, March brings a fresh change in the air. Whether you’re harvesting the last of your summer crops, preparing for cooler days ahead, or simply enjoying the transition of the seasons, there’s plenty to look forward to this month. In this edition, we’re inviting members to attend Potatoes New Zealand Special…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Catherine JamesCompany: Fruitfed Supplies What do you do in your current role? I conduct research field trials in vegetable crops as part of the Research and Development team…
The vegetable product group collaboration project is moving ahead, with the announcement that James Kuperus has been appointed Project Manager. ‘We’re pleased that James has agreed to take on this pivotal role,’ says the project’s governance group* chair, Owen Symmans. ‘Greater collaboration across the vegetable industry will result in greater efficiency, which will mean we…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Sarah NewtonCompany: McCain What do you do in your current role? Sarah Newton is the Senior Agronomist at McCain Foods based in Timaru, South Canterbury. What do you…
A group of ten international representatives in the potato industry have arrived in New Zealand for a week-long tour hosted by Potatoes New Zealand. This visit provides a valuable opportunity for engagement with local growers, researchers, and businesses, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange. The delegation, comprising of delegates from the United States, Canada and…
As summer ripens across New Zealand, February brings another bountiful period for potato growers and Potatoes New Zealand looks forward on continuing to support growers through this busy time. In this edition, we highlight the Potatoes Youth Council, which is closing for applications on Friday 7 February as well as the Potato Bursary is now…
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