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International Women's Day: "Younger women entering the industry now expect equality rather than hope for it"

The fresh produce sector celebrates the women in the industry by highlighting the important roles they play, the barriers they overcome and the growing opportunities within the sector for them

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 4 min read
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8
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International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8

The fresh produce sector has marked International Women's Day with the theme, ‘Give to Grain', to encourage women to invest in the success of others, as well as themselves, ensuring the collective advancement...

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