September/October 2022 - 20

FACILITY OPERATIONS
GREENYARD
Inflation, labor challenges and
market volatility
The fruit and vegetable market has
always been complex, volatile and like any
business today is subject to the impact of
inflation, rising costs and environmental
challenges. Greenyard's integrated model,
however, has provided stability, even in
times of instability.
" We have been able to manage this
well, through our unique approach and
business model, which leads to long-term
stability on the one hand, and the capacity
for swift and agile responses when needed
on the other hand, " said Pauwels.
Key to their success is openness and
transparency, a mindset that allows them
to anticipate and respond to changes and
challenges quickly.
" In the current volatile context -
climatic and macroeconomic - this is more
important than ever, " said Pauwels. " It's
enabled us to navigate through these times,
together, and to deliver on our promises. "
For instance, 75% of product in
Greenyard's fresh division is derived from
integrated customer models, a model that
allows the company to address changes in
terms of pricing, production, and supply
and demand, together with its partners
in the chain.
Key to their success
is openness and
transparency, a mindset
that allows them to
anticipate and respond to
changes and challenges
quickly.
No amount of integration can address
labor challenges, though, and like other
processors, Greenyard is confronted with
a tight labor market. To address this issue,
the company has put special focus on
finding and retaining the right people for
the job, and invests in on-the-job training
programs. As an example, they even hired
a dedicated Technical Talent Coordinator
for one of its key sites.
" Despite a tight labor market, we have
been able to fill in several important
positions in the previous year, both in
top management and crucial support
functions, " said Pauwels.
Pauwels is convinced that part of their
ability to attract and retain employees
has to do with their long-term vision and
the fact that Greenyard is a true purposedriven
company.
" We want to improve life, and we are
right in the middle of what ever-more
people expect - a focus on health and
sustainability as key drivers for our
business, " he said. " We are actively
promoting natural, plant[-based] food
products that are not just better for our
health, but for the planet as well.
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Produce Processing Industry
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