All articles by Carl Collen – Page 12
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NewsMelon and watermelon event set for Murcia
Hazera and HM Clause are joining forces at the Melon & Watermelon Fresh Chain Showcase
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NewsJohn Anderson receives honorary doctorate from University of the Fraser Valley
Oppy chief executive is recognised by the university for his contributions as a global agricultural leader
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NewsPromising outlook for Polish blueberries
Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody says the industry continues to develop its offering, focusing on improved quality, efficiency and sustainability
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FeaturesDel Monte’s pineapple pathway
Ahead of Fruitnet Tropicals Congress in Antwerp, Thierry Montange highlights the pineapple innovations that are driving growth in the segment – particularly when it comes to the luxury side of the category
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NewsThe Foundation for Fresh Produce appoints first chief medical officer
Dr Jelena Gligorijević takes up new role, underscoring the need for fruits and vegetables in combatting global epidemic of chronic disease and promoting health
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NewsHein Deprez: “We need to change how we consume and produce food”
Greenyard’s 2024/25 annual report includes Deprez’s vision for the future of food
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NewsEosta announces large-scale emissions reduction
Netherlands-based group says it has drastically cut its carbon emissions for fruit imports to Europe
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NewsInterpera focuses on innovation and cooperation
The Interpera 2025 International Pear Congress will be held on 25-26 June in Hasselt, Belgium
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NewsZespri forecasts strong 2025/26 returns for growers
Average per hectare returns for many varieties are predicted to exceed the record returns seen in 2024/25
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NewsEU has a taste for Moroccan fresh produce
The value and volume of EU fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco climbed in the opening quarter of 2025
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NewsTariffs in the spotlight as Port of LA volumes slow
Uncertainty over trade tariffs is causing “hardship for consumers, businesses and labour”
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NewsAvocados From Colombia completes successful campaign with Weis Markets
Multi-week promotion included display contest, point-of-sale tools and in-store engagement across 200 stores
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NewsCathy Burns rallies industry to ‘fight for fresh’
IFPA chief executive says the need for the industry to innovate and expand its influence has been brought into sharp focus recently
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NewsFairtrade International releases Annual Report
Report showcases the organisation’s progress despite uncertain economic conditions, climate change and geopolitical risks
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NewsIFPA warning over Environmental Working Group report
Association urges ”shift from fear to facts” on produce in response to EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
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NewsEWG releases new Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
Guide shows that almost 60 per cent of the ‘Clean Fifteen’ products are free from harmful pesticide
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AnalysisBritish consumers “confused” by packaging recycling
Research by Aquapak shows that consumers are unsure despite the introduction of extended producer responsibility
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NewsSollum and Optimal look to advance AI greenhouse control
The companies combine dynamic lighting and AI climate control as they aim to create more precise controlled environment agriculture
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NewsLimoneira to rejoin Sunkist Growers
One of Sunkist’s original founding members, Limoneira will rejoin in November in a move described as a “bold step forward”
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NewsFepex calls Moroccan tomato entry prices “obsolete”
As exports to Spain rise, Fepex says the tomato entry prices established in the EU Association Agreement with Morocco have not fulfilled their function