Gardin Appoints Produce Industry Leader As Advisor - Dorn Wenninger
August 2024
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Gardin, the UK based ag-tech company recently named produce-industry leader, Dorn Wenninger as an Advisor. Sumanta Talukdar, Gardin CEO and Founder said, "Dorn brings a lifetime of experiences and connections to the most important grower / shippers, breeders and produce retailers around the world. We're excited to add Dorn's deep industry knowledge and relationships to the Gardin team as we ramp up our global penetration."
Dorn is a +30 year produce industry veteran who has held senior roles with both grower / shippers as well as major retailers. As Gardin continues its expansion, Dorn brings a truly global perspective, having visited farmers and retailers in over 100 countries around the world. He spent the first half of his career as a grower shipper with Chiquita Bananas, and then leading Driscoll's European business. Dorn has spent the second half of his career working with retailers. During his 11 year tenure with Walmart, Dorn spent 9 of those years leading the produce team for Walmart US and then Walmart Mexico. For the past 3 years, Dorn served as Sr. VP of Produce for UNFI, servicing thousands of independent retailers across the US.
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Gardin and Wenninger first got connected through the IFPA Technology Accelerator program. "For years, farmers have improved yields by dialing in the use of fertilizers, water and light. Now, the Gardin sensor allows farmers to monitor the plant, in real time, to reach its maximum potential. While measuring photosynthesis (chlorophyll fluorescence) has been possible for years, the Gardin sensor and AI platform finally make it deployable at scale as an everyday tool for farmers and breeders," said Wenninger. "I'm excited to be a part of the Gardin team as we help farmers around the world be able to consistently reach for higher yields."
About Gardin: Gardin is a UK-based, VC-backed, pioneering company specializing in advanced sensor technology and AI for greenhouse farming, seed-breeders and vertical farms. Our innovative solutions provide precise monitoring and data-driven insights to optimize farming agricultural operations and drive sustainable practices.
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