All articles by Carl Collen
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NewsRijk Zwaan champions ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties
Dutch seed specialist Rijk Zwaan continues to develop its portfolio of tomato varieties with high resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges
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NewsHazera’s Exotica mini watermelon wins Fresh Market Award 2025
Hazera’s seedless mini watermelon variety Exotica has claimed the prestigious Fresh Market Award 2025, with industry professionals recognising its quality, taste and commercial potential at the Polish trade event
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NewsIFPA develops global sustainability framework for fresh produce industry
The International Fresh Produce Association is creating a comprehensive sustainability framework to address mounting environmental, social and economic challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral supply chain
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NewsYuksel Seeds partners with LVG for Sweetloom tomato exclusivity
Yuksel Seeds and Lakeshore Veggie Growers have signed an exclusive agreement for the award-winning Sweetloom F1 tomato variety, marking a strategic expansion into North America’s premium tomato market
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NewsFyffes sells entire melon business to Martori Farms
Fyffes has agreed to sell its entire melon business, including Sol Group operations in Honduras and Guatemala, to fourth-generation family producer Martori Farms as it refocuses on core banana and pineapple categories
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NewsSunrise Magic apples exceed expectations in challenging debut season
Fruit Australia Group’s debut Sunrise Magic apple harvest has exceeded expectations despite extreme weather, with the new variety demonstrating outstanding storage performance and receiving enthusiastic retailer feedback
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NewsTSW 2026 horticultural fair set for January
Poland’s premier horticultural event TSW 2026 will take place on 23-24 January in Kielce, switching to a Friday-Saturday format for the first time to improve accessibility for exhibitors and visitors
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NewsSorma Group unveils automated P&P-800 pick and pack system
Italian post-harvest machinery specialist Sorma Group has launched its new P&P-800 pick and pack system, featuring AI-powered automation and smart camera technology for precise fruit packaging and visual presentation
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NewsGiumarra launches SugarWild blackberry brand at Global Produce & Floral Show
The Giumarra Companies will launch SugarWild, a new premium blackberry brand featuring jumbo sizes, at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim
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NewsGlobal Coalition of Fresh Produce drives fresh produce shipping transparency initiative
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has announced plans to develop a voluntary global charter for fresh produce logistics, following a panel discussion at Fruit Attraction that highlighted the need for greater collaboration and transparency across the supply chain
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NewsSouth African citrus exports surge past 200mn cartons
South African citrus growers are celebrating a record export season, with shipments now expected to exceed 200mn cartons despite early closures to key EU and US markets due to regulatory and tariff challenges
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NewsOppy integrates Dole Diversified North America sales operations
Fresh produce group Oppy has strategically integrated Dole Diversified North America sales operations into its business, effective from 1 October, in a move designed to expand capabilities and accelerate growth across North America
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NewsFreshfel backs EAT-Lancet call for fruit and vegetable policy shift
Freshfel Europe has welcomed the latest EAT-Lancet report on sustainable food systems, saying it aligns with the association’s calls for a drastic shift in EU policies to position fruit and vegetables as key partners in addressing rising societal challenges
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NewsIBO Summit 2025 brings together global blueberry participants
The International Blueberry Organization Summit 2025 brought together 575 participants from 32 countries in South Africa, highlighting the region’s growing role as a key producer and exporter in the global blueberry market.
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NewsSunkist Growers announces strategic reorganisation with sister company
Citrus cooperative Sunkist Growers will strategically reorganise with sister company Fruit Growers Supply under a new holding company structure from 1 November, aiming to enhance innovation and efficiency while driving future growth in the citrus industry
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NewsMaersk retrofits 200 vessels to cut emissions and costs
AP Moller-Maersk is retrofitting around 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet in collaboration with 50 shipowners to reduce slot costs, improve fuel efficiency and cut greenhouse gas emissions as part of its 2030 sustainability targets
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NewsVanguard Group International announces key leadership appointments
Fresh produce company Vanguard Group International has announced two senior leadership appointments as part of its global growth strategy, promoting Ethan Williams to president and appointing Ignacio Ugarte as commercial director for Peru
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NewsPeru overtakes Chile as world’s leading table grape exporter
Peru has overtaken Chile to become the world’s leading table grape exporter, while China is rapidly positioning itself as a formidable contender in the global market, according to a new Rabobank report
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NewsOppy welcomes back David Nelley for South America role
International fresh produce marketer Oppy has announced the return of industry veteran David Nelley as vice-president of South American operations, bringing more than 30 years of global experience to strengthen the company’s programmes across the continent
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NewsFresh Del Monte partners with Disney’s Zootopia 2
Fresh Del Monte Produce is launching a comprehensive marketing campaign with Disney’s Zootopia 2, featuring over 500mn co-branded fruit stickers and tags across global stores to promote healthy eating habits