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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- +44 20 7501 3703
- Fax:
- +44 20 7501 0306
- Email:
- carl@fruitnet.com
NewsChanges ahead for pallets and packaging
FEFPEB membership hears tech advances will transform pallets and packaging within ten years, driven by AI
NewsAgri-experts champion new genomic techniques
New video sees researchers and farmers call upon members of European Parliament to embrace innovations and advance regulation of new genomic techniques
NewsSanLucar receives CSR award
Company is recognised by the Valencia Chamber of Commerce for the corporate responsibility that it practices worldwide
NewsFairtrade creates “resilient” banana supply chains
The minimum price for Fairtrade bananas at ‘ex-works’ level is to increase by an average of 3.6 per cent compared to 2023
NewsSouth African raisin production to top 100,000 tonnes
This season’s output is forecast to be 150 per cent bigger than a decade ago, industry body Raisins South Africa has revealed
NewsFresh Inset and Janssen PMP in Vidre+ partnership
The companies initially worked together to evaluate the technology for post-harvest storage and fresh produce transportation
NewsSunkist donations promote healthy eating
Citrus specialist commits to fruit donations with Brighter Bites as it promotes healthier eating habits among children and families
NewsRipeLocker celebrates cherry milestone
CEO George Lobisser says that after six years of trials, the company can now enhance the storage of cherries
NewsTenderland vegetable brand launched in North America
Mexico-based SL Produce aims to build on recent expansion with introduction of new label highlighting responsible agriculture
NewsUSDA expects “no significant changes” to food availability as strike begins
Shortages not expected for “most items” in the US despite the shutdown of East Coast and Gulf Coast import-export hubs
NewsMSC offers decarbonisation update
Group confirms there will be higher operating costs to ensure compliance with the requirement to use cleaner fuels, meaning an additional emissions surcharge for customers
NewsFyffes publishes third human rights and environment report
Company says being ‘future ready’ is key as its human rights and environment due diligence report is released ahead of due diligence legislation
NewsFarmers face up to climate change challenges
Farmer Voice survey, conducted on behalf of Bayer, finds 75 per cent of growers are open to innovation to cope with climate change
NewsBeeHero brings pollination tech to Peru
CONAPI and BeeHero partner to bring precision pollination technology and education to Peruvian beekeepers
NewsRijk Zwaan increases Vietnam presence
The vegetable seed company has opened a new trial station in Vietnam’s Lam Dong region
NewsFyffes research highlights pineapple storage failings
More than 80 per cent of consumers fail to store pineapples correctly, eating them later than is optimal, the group finds
NewsDel Monte recognised as Humankind 100 Company once more
Global fresh produce company earns spot on the 2024 Humankind 100 list for its significant and positive impact on critical areas
NewsSpain’s fresh produce exports rise in 2024
Fruit and vegetable exports increase in volume and value through January-July, while the country also imports more fresh produce
NewsUrban Crop Solutions in vertical farming first
Indoor farming soutions specialist supports Inagro with its first vertical farming tower
NewsGlobal Coalition of Fresh Produce highlights industry challenges
Coalition publishes survey results covering costs and revenues, with the outlook “daunting” for the international fruit and vegetable business