All articles by Carl Collen – Page 3
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NewsOppy opens expanded Calgary facility to boost Prairie operations
Canadian fresh produce group Oppy has opened a significantly expanded office and warehouse facility in south Calgary, 50 per cent larger than its previous location, to strengthen its service capabilities across the Prairies
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NewsCamposol opens new biofactory for blueberry plant production
Peruvian agribusiness giant Camposol has opened a new 2,000m2 biofactory at its Chao facility in Virú, with capacity to produce up to 5mn blueberry plants annually using advanced biotechnology
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NewsZespri raises 2025/26 forecast with record per-hectare returns
Zespri has upgraded its November forecast for the 2025/26 season, with per-tray returns increasing across all fruit groups and record per-hectare returns now projected
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NewsBananas “confirmed as Europe’s favourite fruit” in Fyffes survey
New European-wide consumer research by Fyffes confirms bananas maintain their position as the continent’s most popular fruit, with 89 per cent of consumers having eaten them in the past four weeks
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NewsSpanish fresh produce imports from Morocco surge 34 per cent
Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco increased 34 per cent to 416,559 tonnes in the first eight months of 2025, with Fepex warning of unfair competitive conditions
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NewsFruit Logistica 2026 – precision horticulture in focus at Frutic Science Symposium
With the overarching theme of ’Science for Sustainable Fruit Production’, sessions will highlight new research in robotics, imaging and postharvest technologies that are driving smarter horticulture
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NewsYuksel Seeds showcases ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
International seed company Yuksel Seeds participated for the third consecutive year in the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, showcasing its extensive portfolio of ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties at the Málaga event
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NewsIFPA welcomes Trump administration tariff exemptions for fresh produce
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement of new tariff exemptions for goods not produced domestically in sufficient quantities, saying the move will help keep fruits and vegetables affordable
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NewsCalavo Growers announces CEO Lee Cole retirement in December
Calavo Growers has announced that president and CEO Lee Cole will retire on 8 December, with former CFO and current board member John Lindeman set to succeed him in the top role
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NewsIFPA calls for momentum after federal government reopening
The International Fresh Produce Association says Congressional gridlock had put 48mn Americans at risk of losing access to fresh fruits and vegetables
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NewsOppy’s John Anderson inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Oppy chairman and CEO John Anderson has been inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, recognising his extraordinary impact on Canada’s agriculture and food industry over five decades
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NewsSouth African stonefruit sector optimistic for strong season
South African producers are optimistic for a strong stonefruit season on the back of increased production, favourable weather and improvements to address long-running logistical issues
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NewsHapag-Lloyd EBITDA falls to US$2.8bn for first nine months of 2025
German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has reported a decline in earnings for the first nine months of 2025, with group EBITDA falling to US$2.8bn from US$3.592bn in the previous year, despite strong transport volume growth driven by its new Gemini network
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NewsTrapview partners with Doktar for automated pest monitoring
Trapview Group has announced a strategic partnership with Netherlands-based ag-tech company Doktar to deliver real-time pest monitoring and forecasting solutions for sustainable agriculture
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NewsBayer remains on track after third quarter results
The Bayer Group reported third quarter sales of €9.66bn, with its agricultural business showing resilience despite challenging market conditions, as the company maintains confidence in delivering its upgraded 2025 guidance
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NewsGlobal blueberry demand rises as supply becomes more diverse
Global demand for blueberries continues to rise, with North America and Europe leading the way, according to the latest RaboResearch Blueberry Update 2025. The report highlights growing consumption alongside an increasingly diverse global supply landscape
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NewsIfco launches digital tracking service for reusable packaging
Reusable packaging leader Ifco has launched Ifco Digital, featuring its new Tracking-as-a-Service solution that uses Bluetooth and GPS technology to provide real-time visibility into crate and pallet location, temperature and condition throughout the supply chain
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NewsElifab Solutions secures global partnership with berry brand Fruitist
Sorting and grading machinery specialist Elifab Solutions has secured a global partnership with California-based berry brand Fruitist to deploy advanced blueberry sorting and packing technology across multiple countries
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NewsBASF targets Frankfurt listing for Agricultural Solutions IPO
German group has announced plans to list its Agricultural Solutions division on the Frankfurt stock exchange as part of its strategy to create an independent agricultural company while maintaining majority ownership
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NewsEosta becomes first European supplier to ship Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes by sea
Organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has become the first European supplier to successfully bring in Ataulfo mangoes from Peru by boat, reducing CO2 emissions by a factor of 30 compared to airfreight