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What can we learn from a company that supplies premium quality kiwi to over 50 markets worldwide? Today, Rachel Depree, Executive Officer of Sustainability at Zespri, joins the show to share insights from her role at a company that manages 30% of the global volume of kiwis. Learn about Zespri's unique financial relationship with their growers, Rachel's journey to her current position, and how she enjoys leading change in a cooperative environment. Discover how Zespri's collaborative approach with their supply chain delivers shared value and the global outlook that drives their commitment to health and well-being.
Rachel will discuss Zespri's strong investment in research and innovation, focusing on the health qualities of their fruit and anticipating consumer and customer trends. You'll learn how stretch targets can drive organizational innovation, the key elements that contribute to sustainable packaging, and the importance of alignment within the organization. Rachel will also explain the unique nature of relationships in the fresh produce industry, Zespri's personal connections with distributors and suppliers, and the shared responsibility for advancing sustainability practices.
Key TakeawaysRachel Depree: LinkedIn | Zespri
Show LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/
Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/
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What can we learn from a company that supplies premium quality kiwi to over 50 markets worldwide? Today, Rachel Depree, Executive Officer of Sustainability at Zespri, joins the show to share insights from her role at a company that manages 30% of the global volume of kiwis. Learn about Zespri's unique financial relationship with their growers, Rachel's journey to her current position, and how she enjoys leading change in a cooperative environment. Discover how Zespri's collaborative approach with their supply chain delivers shared value and the global outlook that drives their commitment to health and well-being.
Rachel will discuss Zespri's strong investment in research and innovation, focusing on the health qualities of their fruit and anticipating consumer and customer trends. You'll learn how stretch targets can drive organizational innovation, the key elements that contribute to sustainable packaging, and the importance of alignment within the organization. Rachel will also explain the unique nature of relationships in the fresh produce industry, Zespri's personal connections with distributors and suppliers, and the shared responsibility for advancing sustainability practices.
Key TakeawaysRachel Depree: LinkedIn | Zespri
Show LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/
Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/