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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.

Pests and diseases under the spotlight >
Pests and diseases under the spotlight
by Carl Collen 6 July 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
The first international conference on tropical fruit pests and diseases will…
UK boom for RSA apple exports >
UK boom for RSA apple exports
by Carl Collen 6 July 2018 Apples & Pears
Shipments of the fruit are up 20 per cent this year as Beautiful Country,…
Grapa pushes early Arra varieties >
Grapa pushes early Arra varieties
by Carl Collen 3 July 2018 Grapes
Arra range of table grapes will be on show at upcoming open days in California
Polish blueberry season underway >
Polish blueberry season underway
by Carl Collen 2 July 2018 Berries
The country's national blueberry day took place on 1 July, marked by…
Nationwide Produce grows Dutch ops >
Nationwide Produce grows Dutch ops
by Carl Collen 25 June 2018
Vitaal Europe division has expanded its warehouse facilities near Rotterdam
RPCs have CO2 edge >
RPCs have CO2 edge
by Carl Collen 21 June 2018
Study by the SIM finds reusable containers for fruit and vegetables result in…
New dates confirmed for GBC2019 >
New dates confirmed for GBC2019
by Carl Collen 20 June 2018 Berries
The next edition of the Global Berry Congress will take place on 25-27 March…
Fyffes recognised for Fairtrade dedication >
Fyffes recognised for Fairtrade dedication
by Carl Collen 19 June 2018 Bananas
Group receives CLAC award for commitment to Fairtrade practices in the banana…
Consumer habits change in digital age >
Consumer habits change in digital age
by Carl Collen 8 June 2018
Freshfel Europe's annual conference looked closely at consumer behaviour…
World Avocado Month to launch >
World Avocado Month to launch
by Carl Collen 4 June 2018 Avocados
World Avocado Organisation looks to capitalise on growing demand for the fruit…

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  Norway may offer surprising opportunities for British growers in future. Chris White took a trip across the North Sea to find out more
- Subscribers onlyMango melodrama
  Price compression has driven down value sales in mangoes, but consumers are still buying and producers are investing in their supply chains
- Subscribers onlySupporting British flowers and plants
  Comment: Lee Abbey, NFU horticulture adviser, on how retailer backing for plant and flower growers is crucial for the future of the industry
- The great carrot price scandal
  Comment: Tim O'Malley, group managing director of Nationwide Produce, on why the retailers' race to the bottom on price is threatening the viability of UK production
- How to protect vulnerable workers
  Roger Bannister, chief executive of the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), discusses why growers need to stay vigilant to help stamp out mistreatment of seasonal staff
- Cold war on pollution
  Following recent partnerships with Unilever and Marks & Spencer, British zero-emission engine builder Dearman is on the up
- Subscribers onlyA theory of micro economics
  Everybody from retailers to Silicon Valley is taking note of new and innovative micro produce varieties. But how far can the “cool” category go in retail?
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  Almost half of German consumers say they aren’t satisfied with the taste of tomatoes. Fred Searle reports from the European Tomato Forum in Düsseldorf on what needs to be done to improve the fruit’s flavour
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  Oliver Kay Produce plans for a future of growth based on an ethos of customer care and quality fruit and veg, backed up by investment from owner Bidfresh
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  With the World Cup in Russia now just days away, Fred Searle and Tom Joyce look at the opportunities and pitfalls in sports-based marketing of fresh produce
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