New leader for Berries Australia

Anthony Poiner is elected at the AGM, while the Australian Blueberry Growers Association has also appointed a new president.

Anthony Poiner has been elected President of Berries Australia, while Andrew Bell will take over as President of the Australian Blueberry Growers Association (ABGA).

Both appointments were made at the respective annual general meetings of the associations in October.

Poiner succeeds industry stalwart Peter McPherson to head the board of Berries Australia, a joint venture between ABGA, Raspberries and Blackberries Australia (RABA) and Strawberries Australia (SAI). He has played a leading role in the development of Fresh Produce Group's Smart Berries brand.

Bell, managing director of Mountain Blue, replaces Jonathan Shaw as president of ABGA. He has worked alongside his father, Ridley Bell, in obtaining, producing and marketing premium blueberries under the Mountain Blue brand.

“The industry would like to recognize the enormous contribution of Jonathan Shaw and Peter McPherson to the Australian berry industry,” said a statement from Berries Australia. “The industry is fortunate to have leaders of such caliber taking on these voluntary and non-voluntary roles.” There is no doubt that Anthony and Andrew will continue this tradition.”

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