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.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 20 7501 3703
- Fax:
- +44 20 7501 0306
- Email:
- carl@fruitnet.com
NewsFall Creek secures exclusive licence for Italian pink raspberry variety
Agreement signed with Verona-based Lucchini Berries for Easy Rose ALEL101, a light-pink primocane raspberry already evaluated across six countries
NewsHazera's Colourful Radishes crowned Fresh Market Award 2026 winner
Fresh Market 2026 drew more than 350 fresh produce professionals to Ożarów Mazowiecki for its 20th edition, with Hazera’s Colourful Radishes taking the top prize ahead of entries from Titbit and Yuksel Seeds.
NewsSpain’s January-July imports climb in volume and value
Country imported 2.87mn tonnes of fresh produce in the first seven months, with rising tomato and pepper volumes drawing concern from Fepex
NewsModal Group launches rail link between Dunkirk and Lyon
Modal Group has introduced a new multi-client rail connection between Dunkirk and Lyon, complete with refrigerated transport options
NewsUK eyes Zimbabwe fresh produce opportunities
A government-funded trade mission is bringing UK fresh produce buyers face-to-face with Zimbabwean growers
NewsFood Freshly to showcase new two-step wash process in Madrid
The group is moving its innovative two-step wash technology from laboratory validation into commercial applications
NewsStePac launches next-generation retail pouches for fresh produce
The Xgo Paz Pouch overcomes combines modified atmosphere, humidity control, and condensation management in a single retail-ready solution
NewsPortugal Fresh sees bright future despite weather setbacks
Gonçalo Santos Andrade discusses the growth of the country’s fresh produce sector and the role Portugal Fresh plays in its success
NewsOcati targets UK growth with purple passion fruit campaign
Bumper harvest prompts Colombian supplier Ocati to launch a UK campaign championing purple passion fruit’s fibre content and flavour
NewsCalifornia grapes scores partnership with San Francisco 49ers
The California Table Grape Commission is leveraging the San Francisco 49ers’ strong Mexican fanbase to drive consumer engagement and retail promotions during the high-volume autumn grape season, with activities centred around the team’s Mexico City game on 22 November.
NewsSpain’s fresh produce export value rises 6 per cent
Spanish fresh produce exports reached 7.5mn tonnes in the January-July period, down 1 per cent in volume but up 6 per cent in value to €12.04bn
NewsShipping breakthrough unlocks Malaysian durian export potential
Daikin Reefer, Hernan Cooperation and Yidu Group have demonstrated that premium tree-drop Malaysian durian can be shipped to China by sea in 12 days
NewsCibus Capital acquires fruit and vegetable sorting specialist Aweta
Cibus Capital has reached an agreement with Standard Investment, and plans to accelerate Aweta’s R&D investment and international growth
NewsGlobal disruption puts maritime trade resilience in spotlight
DP World’s latest whitepaper looks at why adaptable trade corridors are becoming critical as established shipping routes face mounting pressure
NewsFrigotec brings kiwifruit ripening to the fore
Ripening specialist is targeting the kiwifruit sector with its HappyRipe system, designed to solve retail quality inconsistencies while extending shelf-life
NewsDel Monte backs Pittsburgh diabetes walk in community drive
Del Monte Corporation is backing the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk in Pittsburgh on 26 September
NewsIndustry partners unite to support Chile’s Aconcagua Valley
Partnership tackles water scarcity and farming resilience in key sourcing region for avocados, grapes, citrus, and cherries
NewsDaltex secures exclusive Irritech deal across North Africa
Egyptian agribusiness has entered into a strategic partnership to distribute Irritech systems across Egypt, Algeria and Libya
NewsMaersk opens new container depot in Cameroon
Kribi facility is designed to help customers ease supply chain bottlenecks, improve container availability and strengthen import and export flows
NewsYuksel Seeds’ SWICY F1 pepper nominated for Polish award
Turkish seed company Yuksel Seeds is targeting the Polish fresh produce market with its award-nominated SWICY F1 pepper