Grace Fulford

Grace Fulford is a quality and compliance manager at T&G in Hawke’s Bay.

She has successfully developed a report that provides growers with valuable insights into pest and disease occurrences which has enabled growers to identify and address issues within their orchards effectively.

Grace's dedication extends beyond her professional endeavors, as she actively supports her colleagues in pursuing further education and qualifications.

With a background in family orchards, Grace possesses a profound understanding of horticulture, facilitating effective collaboration across departments in her role. She has played vital roles in optimizing quality and production processes, evident from her time as shift manager at T&G's East site and as a supervisor at Omahuri Orchards.

Inspired by her father's lifelong commitment to learning and sharing knowledge in horticulture, Grace is committed to continuous personal and professional growth over the next five years. Her transition to a large-scale company highlighted the advanced evolution of the industry, and seeing this has increased her enthusiasm for contributing to its ongoing growth.