Carl Collen
Carl Collen is deputy editor of Eurofruit, news editor of Americafruit and news journalist on Asiafruit. He joined the Market Intelligence team in May 2007, having studied broadcast journalism at university.
Since joining the company, Carl has reported extensively on news developments all along the international fresh produce supply chain, travelling from Berlin to Brazil in search of the latest stories from the world of fresh produce.
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- +44 20 7501 0306
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- carl@fruitnet.com
- News
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce highlights industry challenges
Coalition publishes survey results covering costs and revenues, with the outlook “daunting” for the international fruit and vegetable business
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“Significant uplift” in wooden pallet reuse
Annual survey findings showed repair and reuse of wooden pallets during the year was up 10.6 per cent
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Freshfel calls for strong European promotional policy
Association and its interbranch members urge for a strong promotion policy and other instruments, backed by a ”substantial budget” to stimulate fresh fruit and vegetable consumption
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Fresh Direct partners with Love British Food
Link with Love British Food is seen as a natural extension of Fresh Direct’s Best of British campaign
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Probiotic produce enhances gut health
Danny Weiss, chief executive officer of Wonder Veggies, introduces Fruitnet to its unique probiotic-infused fruit and vegetable concept
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OSY Group’s tech trials begin in six countries
Xtend antimicrobial packaging coating is being trialled by grocers, food producers, packaging companies and exporters
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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd offer Gemini Cooperation update
Shipping groups announce two ocean network options with ”equal industry-leading schedule reliability”
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HM Clause presents Flamansun tomato
Variety is described as the ’first yellow heart-shaped tomato’, specifically designed for heated glasshouse cultivation
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Port International expands Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru
Importer strengthens its collaboration with Peruvian producers specialising in organic and Fairtrade bananas for the European market
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Bloomfield Robotics is acquired by Kubota
AI startup, which offers services to table grape and berry industries, has been purchased by Japan-based Kubota Corporation
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Thermo King rolls out battery alternative to diesel
New device offers potential way to reduce direct emissions caused by refrigerated vehicles and containers, says compay
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Del Monte named one of World’s Most Trustworthy Companies
Group is recognised by Newsweek for building investor, consumer and employee trust on a global scale
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Oppy’s John Anderson honoured in Canada
Fresh produce leader has been recognised with the Order of BC and King Charles III’s Coronation Medal
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Q3 yields positive results for Mission
“Robust” revenue growth and higher quarterly earnings are the order of the day for Mission Produce in the third quarter
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Sakata to present new varieties
The group’s Field Days in the Netherlands will see a wide range of products on display, with a particularly strong spinach offering
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Fairtrade Foundation launches new UK campaign
As Fairtrade Fortnight begins, the Foundation’s ’Be the Change’ initiative highlights how consumer power can support farmers overseas to build stronger, more resilient communities
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Danny Dumas returns to Del Monte
Dumas has been appointed as senior vice-president of sales, marketing and product management for North America
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Wooden packaging industry presents Ecowoox
Fedemco has championed the certification, which is related to the eco-design and recyclability of wooden packaging
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Ailimpo predicts reduced Spanish lemon volumes
Production for 2024/25 is forecast to drop to 1.26m tonnes following last year’s record numbers
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Fresh Market connects the business with regional retailers
Warsaw-based trade show is offering suppliers the opportunity to engage with Poland’s retail leaders