Just back from three incredible days at the International Seed Federation Conference in Istanbul, with HRA’s Director of Agrifood, Jeffrey Verpaalen – and what a brilliant event it was! A packed agenda, inspiring discussions, and so many great opportunities to connect with people across the seed, crop protection and agri-tech…
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In his recent presentation at the E Tipu: The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit 2025, Hamish Renton, CEO at HRA Global, took a deep dive into New Zealand’s food and fibre sectors. The big question: Are we as good as we think we are? New Zealand has long…
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Crop Inputs, Digital Disruption, and the Future of Farming The crop protection industry is facing transformation on multiple fronts – from innovation in biologicals and digital tools to supply chain uncertainty and changing regulation. In the latest episode of HRA Global’s In Conversation With series, our Director of Agri-Food,…
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Why Biologicals are Transforming Crop Protection… HRA Global’s Director of Agrifood, Jeffrey Verpaalen, shares 5 things you should know: 1. Biologicals Are Growing Much Faster Than Conventional Agrichemicals The biologicals market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% through 2030, outpacing traditional…
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The Changing Cocoa Market: Sustainability, Supply Chains & Consumer Trends In our latest episode of our In Conversation series, Louise Winter, Project Delivery Manager at HRA Global, sits down with Caroline Mason, a sustainability and food systems expert with over 20 years of experience at leading retailers like Co-op and…
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I enjoyed making the annual pilgrimage to Fruit Logistica in Berlin alongside HRA Global’s Director of Agrifood, Jeffrey Verpaalen. The show was well worth the trip. Over the course of a few meeting-packed days, we had the opportunity to network, explore and get a real sense of the key issues…
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Exploring the Future of the Seed and Agrifood Industry We are proud to present a dynamic discussion, hosted by Hamish Renton and Jeffrey Verpaalen, that brings together two esteemed experts, Franck Berger and Fulvio Berton, to explore key issues shaping the vegetable seed and agrifood sectors. From market trends and…
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