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
- News
Prominent utilises neuromarketing
Tomato specialist has established a partnership with Unravel Research to get a complete picture of what drives consumers
- News
Arrigoni launches Prisma Ldf Strong screen
New high-tech agrotextile will be presented at Greentech in Amsterdam from 13 to 15 June
- News
Spain leans on non-EU imports
The value of fresh produce coming into Spain from non-European countries grew 20 per cent in the opening quarter of 2023
- News
Freshfel champions the true face of fresh produce
Association’s Annual Event in Brussels focused on building a fresh image for fruit and vegetables
- Article
Stickers in the spotlight
Duncan Jones, senior marketing manager at Sinclair, looks at navigating the complexities of sustainable fruit stickers.
- News
Fresh fruit drives Dole’s Q1 performance
Increased revenue and earnings reported for the first quarter, while net income is hit by interest expense
- News
British Berry Growers sets up R&D board
The industry body establishes a research and development board to drive sustainability and efficiency
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Bayer strengthens ToBRFV resistance research
The company’s new Dutch quarantine facility improves testing and enables solid resistancy claims
- News
Del Monte partners on healthy food distribution
Global fresh food leader invests in plant-based food company to scale production, logistics, and access new products aimed at the healthy snacking category
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Major challenges ahead for tomato business
Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank reports on the state of the industry as the Global Tomato Congress in Rotterdam gets underway
- News
Kristian Moeller says goodbye to GlobalGAP
Managing director to leave the agricultural certification body after more than 20 years
- Article
Freshfel issues warning on marketing standard implications
Fresh produce association urges the European Commission to withdraw or amend specific parts of its draft proposal for pre-cut fruits and vegetables
- News
Fyffes opens Costa Rica packhouse
New facility designed to minimise bruising to fruit, increase packaging capacity through multiple processing lines, reduce water consumption and improve occupational health
- Article
WUWM launches Love Your Local Market
The importance of wholesale markets will be emphasised and celebrated globally throughout May
- News
Trentino to host Prognosfruit 2023
Wapa has revealed that the leading event for the apple and pear sector will take place in Trentino, Italy, on 2-4 August this year
- Analysis
Positive forecast for global avocado business
The avocado trade will continue to grow in an increasingly competitive market, according to a Rabobank report
- Article
Health and sustainability drive Greenyard partnerships
Group joins forces with The Vegetables Chef and We’re Smart World to promote and innovate for healthy and sustainable diets
- Article
Biobest announces Letter of Intent to acquire BioWorks
The acquisition expands the company’s biopesticide product portfolio and manufacturing capability in North America
- News
West Pak adds PLU sticker to Avocados from Mexico
The new PLU is available now through summer for bulk fruit and bagged brands that offer Mexican avocados
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Maersk delivers “solid” set of Q1 results
Ocean revenue fell year-on-year while profitability was “significantly lower” in a challenging market