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Passion only part of the equation for successful food tech leaders

Managing Partner Michael Whitney represented the firm at FoodTech IL where critical conversations took place and cutting edge innovations were on display.

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Tech, talent & trade key themes at AgTech NEXT

Recently, I had the pleasure of connecting with leaders and innovators at the AgTech NEXT 2022 conference, where technology, talent, and trade were trending topics. This year’s theme – Reinventing a Food System in Crisis – was explored in depth by keynote speakers, panelist discussions, and networking conversations. Technology Technology-centric…

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Retaining the Right Leaders

A positive company culture is one of the most critical factors in retention, something Phillip Osborne and Nicki Anderson discuss in depth here.

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Optimism & community felt at Women In Ag summit

Community can be defined in a myriad of ways but at its core it’s a feeling of fellowship within a group because of common interests and goals. That feeling of community was evident at the recent Women In Ag summit, where K&R colleagues Kelly Griffin and Lisa Johnson were among…

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Future Food-Tech event highlights sustainability, scalability

Food-ag value chain requirements have shifted and evolved over recent years with even more emphasis being placed on sustainability and traceability. From farm to fork, consumer trends show a high demand for innovative alternative food options that are both nutritious and delicious, produce less waste and are affordable. Consumers are…

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Need for adaptive leadership, innovative solutions a focus at World Agri-Tech event

Last week, several K&R colleagues and I joined nearly 900 other agri-food professionals at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London, where discussions centered on resilient, sustainable global agri-food systems. While there were dozens of round table discussions, panel debates and networking conversations covering a wide array of topics, three…

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