All articles by Carl Collen
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CommentCathy Burns urges Congress to boost US produce consumption
IFPA chief executive champions policies that increase fruit and vegetable consumption while supporting domestic growers
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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
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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
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FeaturesClaus Larner champions DP World Atlas service
Claus Larner, vice-president of DP World Atlas, discusses the new dedicated shipping solution between Morocco, the UK, and Europe
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NewsDole UK trial achieves 28 per cent yield boost using advanced covers
Trial shows thermal reduction covers and continuous bee activity monitoring deliver yield, quality and environmental improvements
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NewsRoad transport dominates Spanish fresh produce exports
Trucks transported 12.6m tonnes of Spanish fruit and vegetables in 2025, maintaining the same 95 per cent share as the previous year
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NewsOppy mourns long-serving Gerry Gaston
Vancouver-based group has announced the death of Canadian industry veteran Gerry Gaston, who died on 18 February at the age of 83
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NewsFyffes Partnership for Good generates female business plans in Costa Rica
Collaboration between Trudi’s banana brand and Care International UK has seen 228 rural women participate in structured training
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NewsSuply expands shipment intelligence platform amid Gulf disruption
Company is expanding deployment of its shipment intelligence platform with fresh produce exporters as key maritime routes are disrupted
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NewsSpain highlights Swiss export importance in light of new EC agreement
Fepex has emphasised the strategic value of Switzerland to Spain’s fresh produce sector following new EU agreement
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NewsJebel Ali “operating normally” says DP World
All four terminals at the largest port in the Middle East are open, logistics group confirms
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica heads to Bangkok for South East Asia Meet Up 2026
Industry professionals can now register for Asia Fruit Logistica’s SE Asia Meet Up in Bangkok on 18-19 May 2026