Crop Trust

James Collins is Appointed Chairperson of the Board for Vestaron

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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June 6, 2023 – (RTP, North Carolina) – Vestaron Corporation is proud to announce that James C. Collins Jr., former CEO of Corteva, has been appointed chairperson of the board following a vote of members at the May board meeting.

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  • June 6, 2023 – (RTP, North Carolina) – Vestaron Corporation is proud to announce that James C. Collins Jr., former CEO of Corteva, has been appointed chairperson of the board following a vote of members at the May board meeting.
  • Collins joined the Vestaron board in January 2023, bringing more than 35 years of experience in the agriculture and food industries across operations, sales, marketing, business development, and corporate leadership.
  • Collins led the creation, spinout, and launch of Corteva Agriscience from the merger of Dow AgroSciences and DuPont.
  • Collins is also a member of ADM’s board of directors serving on sustainability and compensation committees.

The Global Food Safety Initiative Announces 22nd Annual Conference Keynote Speakers

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), part of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), announces today its keynote speakers for its 22nd Annual Conference, "Delivering Safe Food in Turbulent Times: The Need for Agility & Resilience."

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  • The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), part of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), announces today its keynote speakers for its 22nd Annual Conference, "Delivering Safe Food in Turbulent Times: The Need for Agility & Resilience."
  • Anelich is a food safety expert, consultant and educator in food safety, food microbiology and food safety management systems with over 40 years of experience and a Ph.D. in microbiology.
  • She guided the food industry on Listeria monocytogenes during and after the 2018 listeriosis outbreak and SARS-CoV-2 related to food and food packaging safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "We're excited for attendees to hear from the amazing keynote speakers we've lined up for this year's Annual Conference," says Erica Sheward, Director of the Global Food Safety Initiative.

The Crop Trust & CIP Announce New Disease-Proof Potato

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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BONN, Germany, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Crop Trust and the International Potato Center (CIP) are announcing the release of a new disease-resistant potato called CIP-Matilde.

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  • BONN, Germany, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Crop Trust and the International Potato Center (CIP) are announcing the release of a new disease-resistant potato called CIP-Matilde.
  • The potato is the third most important food crop in the world, with hundreds of millions of farmers and consumers depending on it worldwide.
  • CIP-Matilde was developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) with the support of the Crop Trust through its Crop Wild Relatives Project, a 11-year initiative to help agriculture adapt to climate change.
  • The Crop Trust is an international organization based in Bonn, Germany working to safeguard crop diversity for future generations.