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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- News
Del Monte named one of America’s Most Trusted Companies
Company is ranked number eight by Newsweek in the food and beverage category for consumer, investor, and employee trust
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Agrofresh acquires Pace International
Group says the move boosts its presence in key fruit-growing regions of North and South America and allows it to better support its global customers
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Wouter Kolk to leave Ahold-Delhaize
Chief executive for Europe and Indonesia is to step away from the management board by the end of the year
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Maersk issues Red Sea update
The risk level remains ”elevated” in the region, the logistics group says, and routing around the Cape of Good Hope remains the “most reasonable solution”
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Perry Dekkers to leave Growers United
Dekkers’ departure after five years will also signal a change in management structure at the Dutch group
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Syngenta inaugurates seed health lab in India
Hyderabad facility supports the country’s ambition to become a key global seed exporter
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Zespri forecasts improved grower returns
As the first guidance for 2024/25 is released, CEO Dan Mathieson encourages growers to harvest their fruit as early as possible and start the season strongly
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Turnover up, sales down at Anecoop
The Spanish cooperative revealed its annual results for 2022/23 at its general assembly in Murcia
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Spanish imports soared in January
Fruit and vegetable imports climbed 11 per cent in volume and 26 per cent in value during the opening month of the year
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Fresh Direct launches CauliShoots
Group partners with Barfoots to introduce new cauliflower innovation that is targeted at the foodservice industry
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Potato gene editing research project announced
UK-based TuberGene project aims to harness the power of gene editing to address supply chain challenges
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Bayer pilots generative AI tool for agriculture
System has been trained by Bayer agronomists and proprietary data to benefit farmers, agronomic advisors, and other industry users
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Dole completes Progressive Produce sale
The group’s 65 per cent equity stake has been sold to Arable Capital, completing a deal first announced in February
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Good start to 2024 for Mission Produce
Group reveals improved year-on-year results for the opening fiscal quarter of 2024, with revenue climbing 21 per cent
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Freshfel warns of “unnecessary controls” on European produce in the UK
Association urges caution over the impact on EU-UK trade of Defra’s proposed risk reclassification and inspection rates for EU fresh produce imports
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Moleaer launches Trinity Nanobubble Generator
New technology represents a ”game-changer” for growers looking to improve sustainability and productivity in their operations, the group says
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Rockit launches Ramadan campaign
As the spiritual month of Ramadan begins in the Middle East, Rockit is celebrating with a new campaign in stores across the GCC countries
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Hazera-developed radish wins Dutch award
AH Snack Vegetable Radish Mix named as one of the products of the year in the Dutch Consumer Election
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Dole says yearly results were “very strong”
Carl McCann confirms 2023 saw “positive developments” with growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA
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Syngenta and Emerald Seed Company sign licensing agreement
Syngenta said that the move strengthened its portfolio in onion seeds globally and was “essential for the benefit of all stakeholders”