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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NewsConflict in the Middle East threatens global food systems
IFAD warns that disruptions to energy supply, fertiliser production and key trade routes are driving up agricultural input costs
NewsMackays Marketing leases Melbourne ripening facility for tropical fruit
The grower-backed business has secured a 17-room facility in Epping to support its core banana and avocado programmes
NewsFairtrade launches Global Strategy 2026-2028
The non-profit organisation’s three-year plan addresses fair prices, market access and climate adaptation
NewsSpanish fresh produce exports decline 8.5 per cent in January
Citrus, particularly oranges and mandarins, drove the decrease, while persimmon exports showed strong growth
NewsZespri issues first 2026/27 guidance with strong harvest underway
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer provides early season forecast with returns expected at similar levels to 2025
NewsDriscoll’s launches The Berry Patch Book Club
The berry company has introduced four original digital books for early readers, building on its brand focus on shared family moments
NewsYuksel Seeds joins International Fresh Produce Association
The seed research and production company says joining IFPA represents a significant step in its international growth strategy
NewsHapag-Lloyd signs cooperation agreements with Indian government
Shipping line has agreed to explore reflagging vessels under Indian registry and collaborate on port infrastructure development
NewsSunkist Growers appoints two new directors to leadership team
The citrus cooperative has appointed Joshua Carr as director of procurement and Stephen Sheldon as director of global business development
NewsFresh Del Monte completes acquisition of select Del Monte Foods assets
US$285mn deal marks “historic milestone” that brings the Del Monte brand under single ownership for the first time in nearly four decades
NewsHass Avocado Board elects first female chairperson
Gwen Jackimek heads a new executive committee tasked with guiding the organisation through what it describes as a critical period for the industry
NewsEternal.ag launches autonomous tomato harvesting robot Harvester
The AI-powered system addresses labour shortages that have seen European greenhouse workforce decline 30 per cent since 2010
NewsMiddle East conflict has “limited impact” on Spanish exports
Fepex says the knock-on effect of the conflict for the industry will be seen in rising fuel and fertiliser costs
NewsMaersk prioritises safety and essential cargo amid Middle East crisis
During a recent online event, chief commercial officer Karsten Kildahl discussed the Middle East conflict and its ripple effect
NewsZespri’s first charter of the 2026/27 season sets sail
The Whero has left Tauranga bound for Japan and South Korea, carrying more than 5,000 tonnes of SunGold and RubyRed kiwifruit
CommentGPG says Chilean blueberry industry is in “transition, not decline”
Co-owner Jamie Petchell toured the country’s blueberry growing regions and saw a business that is adapting to meet current challenges
NewsDP World announces record financial results for 2025
Group profits up 32.2 per cent to US$1.96bn, supported by strong European operations including milestone at UK ports
CommentCathy Burns urges Congress to boost US produce consumption
IFPA chief executive champions policies that increase fruit and vegetable consumption while supporting domestic growers
NewsFepex lays out Spain’s import logistics statistics
Road haulage dominated Spain’s fresh produce import logistics in 2025, accounting for 54 per cent of the 5.7mn-tonne total
NewsDP World launches carbon inset trial in Belgium, Portugal and Sweden
Logistics group rolls out automatic carbon credits for qualifying ocean freight customers in three European markets