All articles by Carl Collen – Page 2
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NewsSouth African raisin crop forecast cut to 86,500 tonnes
Despite the lower forecast, the industry remains optimistic about long-term growth as competing nations face their own challenges
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NewsSpain’s Mercosur fresh produce trade reaches €334m
Spanish fresh produce exports to the South American trading bloc reached €67mn last year, while imports totalled €267mn
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NewsIFPA appoints Dr Eric Stevens as food safety VP
Stevens will lead IFPA’s global efforts to shape food safety and regulatory policy, strengthening engagement with international bodies
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NewsPoland set to host 14th International Blueberry Conference
The 14th International Blueberry Conference will convene on 5-6 March in Ożarów Mazowiecki, Poland
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NewsGrowers United partners with TerraChange on transparent solar panels
Dutch cooperative and UK startup sign letter of intent at Fruit Logistica to explore organic solar panel technology
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NewsShipping lines reroute services amid ‘deteriorating security situation’
Several services rerouted around Africa as vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz are suspended
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NewsSpain’s fruit imports surge 5 per cent as bananas lead
Bananas remained the most-imported fruit at 430,560 tonnes, while avocados registered a 17 per cent volume increase
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FeaturesStemilt Growers reports major gains through EFI certification programme
The US fresh produce grower has documented improvements across safety, productivity and workforce stability
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NewsIFPA welcomes new FDA produce safety inspection standards
IFPA describes the framework as a meaningful step toward addressing long-standing concerns about inconsistent food safety inspections
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NewsDole reports robust 2025 results with revenue growth
Group delivered strong operational results in 2025, with revenue climbing 8.2 per cent despite net income declining due to one-off factors
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FeaturesEosta talks Raingrown initiative and Organic Fruit Heroes brand
Organic specialist is driving transparency with its Raingrown initiative, while targeting young consumers through its Fruit Heroes brand
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NewsAkorn Technology expands to UAE with natural post-harvest solutions
Post-harvest treatment specialist is launching operations in the UAE after winning the country’s FoodTech Challenge
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NewsSynergiaBio and GPG partner on Latin American berry genetics
Companies strengthen collaboration to co-develop raspberry and blackberry genetics tailored for Latin American production
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NewsSpain’s fresh produce export volumes down
Exports declined 4 per cent to 12mn tonnes in 2025, with Fepex citing rising costs and competitive disadvantages versus third countries
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FeaturesSouth African blueberry season shows strong growth and quality
South Africa’s blueberry quality is high and volumes have increased this year, Berries ZA chief executive Brent Walsh told Fruitnet at Fruit Logistica
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NewsPoly-clip System launches Somi net clipper at Fruit Logistica
Hattersheim-based packaging technology company has received positive feedback for its sustainable net packaging solutions unveiled at Fruit Logistica
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NewsThe Giumarra Companies strengthens senior leadership
Group elevates Sebastian Carmona to vice president, international development and Kristina Lorusso to vice president, retail partner services
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FeaturesSofrupak sees rising demand for eco-friendly berry packaging
Polish group continues to fly the flag for eco-packaging, and is now adding smart options featuring RFID chips to its range
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NewsFresh Del Monte CEO outlines strategic vision for 2026
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says the pending Del Monte Foods acquisition represents a “deeply personal” opportunity to reunify the global brand
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NewsDP World and APM Terminals form partnership at Jeddah
The two global port operators have formed a strategic partnership at the Southern Container Terminal in Jeddah Islamic Port