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REAL WORLD LESSONS FROM A STUDENT COMPETITION
Last year, the world population reached 8 billion. As a company committed to providing the essentials for the world to thrive, we are continually asking ourselves: How do we help feed this growing planet? While we have agronomists, R&D teams and others dedicated to this effort within our company, we know such a monumental task…
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Wilbur-Ellis Launches Second Annual Innovation Award for College Students
SAN FRANCISCO – February 1, 2023 – Wilbur-Ellis today announced the launch of the second annual Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award. The program invites student teams from colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada to propose innovative approaches for providing food for more people – a critical imperative, since the world population is expected to increase…
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Jennifer Convery Joins Wilbur-Ellis Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO – January 5, 2023 – Wilbur-Ellis announced today that Jennifer Convery has joined the Company’s board of directors. As a commercial and operational leader in the food industry, Ms. Convery has extensive experience executing a purpose-driven strategy, while exceeding financial targets. She designs and develops inclusive organizations that strive to overdeliver on their customers’ expectations.…
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Sherri Sides Named Chief Human Resources Officer for Wilbur-Ellis
Sherri Sides has joined Wilbur-Ellis as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 6, 2022, reporting to President and CEO John Buckley and serving on the company’s Executive Leadership Team. In her new role, Sherri will shape, develop and implement the company’s global HR strategies, policies and programs. She will lead all aspects of HR, including…
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Wilbur-Ellis Announces Student Teams Honored in “Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award”
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SAN FRANCISCO – August 8, 2022 – Today, Wilbur-Ellis is announcing the winners of the firstWilbur-Ellis Innovation Award, which invited student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to submit innovative ideas for feeding a growing world population. The winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize is the Kansas State University Entomology Team for their submission “Insects…
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Wilbur-Ellis Announces Climate Change Goals and Collaboration With Ford Pro for Electric Vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2022 – Wilbur-Ellis today announced climate change goals to support Environmental Stewardship, a key part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, which also focuses on People and Governance. The goals are aimed at reducing carbon emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy.Wilbur-Ellis plans to reduce emissions as soon as possible,…
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Wilbur-Ellis Introduces Corporate Social Responsibility Website
At Wilbur-Ellis, our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability is nothing new. But as the focus on CSR increases – internally and externally – telling our story is even more important. That’s why we’re introducing a new CSR website, which serves as a central place for CSR stories and information. In this video message, Michael…
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Wilbur-Ellis Introduces “Innovation Award” to Help Feed the World
In 2021, Wilbur-Ellis marked its 100th anniversary. As part of a year-long celebration, the company launched the “Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award,” a program that engages young people in finding innovative ways to feed a growing world population and offers a $25,000 award for the best idea. The Innovation Award invites student teams from U.S. colleges and…
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Wilbur-Ellis Introduces “Innovation Award” to Help Feed the World
$25,000 Top Prize to Be Given for the Most Innovative Idea From College Team In 2021, Wilbur-Ellis marked its 100th anniversary. As part of a year-long celebration, the company launched the “Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award,” a program that engages young people in finding innovative ways to feed a growing world population and offers a $25,000 award…
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Wilbur-Ellis Marks 100th Anniversary With “Innovation Award” for Student Teams
$25,000 Top Prize to Be Given for the Most Innovative Idea SAN FRANCISCO – June 29, 2021 – Today, Wilbur-Ellis marks its 100th anniversary. As the culmination of a year-long celebration, the company is launching the “Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award,” a program that engages young people in finding innovative ways to feed a growing world population and offers…
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