All articles by Carl Collen – Page 3
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NewsUS blueberry sector receives funding for export expansion
The US Highbush Blueberry Council has been awarded US$513,948 from the USDA’s Market Access Program to drive export growth in priority markets
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NewsGPG licenses two new strawberry nurseries in Argentina
Global Plant Genetics has licensed two new nurseries in Argentina, Kleppe SA and Vivero Altus, to propagate UC strawberry varieties
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NewsFresh Del Monte reports higher sales but lower net income in 2025
The international fresh produce company posted net sales of US$4.32bn in 2025, driven by higher selling prices and favourable exchange rates
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NewsMSU AgBioResearch launches Growing Healthy Together Initiative
Initiative targets a variety of health challenges, from soil health and water quality to nutrition, chronic disease and food access
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NewsSpanish councils back tomato sector against EU-Morocco trade deal
El Ejido, Nijar and Almería councils have backed Spain’s tomato sector following concerns about the impact of Moroccan imports
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NewsTim Riley announced as Giumarra CEO
The Giumarra Companies has elevated president Tim Riley to CEO, giving him full executive leadership responsibility for strategic direction and operations
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NewsRecord reefer year for Port of Antwerp-Bruges
The Belgian port handled 1.17mn TEUs of reefer containers in 2025, marking its highest volume ever
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FeaturesWorld Avocado Organisation marks decade of European growth
At Fruit Logistica, the WAO highlighted ten years of data-led growth that has helped turn the fruit into a mainstream food across Europe
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NewsGlobal Coalition of Fresh Produce discusses industry resilience
Fruit Logistica panel covered challenges facing the business and how greater resiliency and efficiency in logistics can be achieved
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NewsFamily Tree Farms promotes Leighton Dill to marketing director
California group recognises decade of contributions to brand strategy and international market development with senior leadership appointment
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NewsFragile food systems are “underestimated risk" to global stability
IFAD president Alvaro Lario has told world leaders that access to productive land and reliable freshwater must receive the same attention as rare minerals
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NewsMWW wins Gold GroceryAid Award for charity support
UK fresh produce importer and distributor Minor, Weir & Willis has received the Gold GroceryAid Award for its work supporting the national grocery charity
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica announces Unitec as Official Technology Partner for 2026
The move reinforces the event’s strategic focus on technology and innovation in the global fresh produce supply chain
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NewsAhold-Delhaize reports on positive 2025
Retailer enjoys growth in sales and operating income despite what CEO Frans Muller calls a “rapidly shifting environment”
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NewsSorma presents clipless net packaging at Fruit Logistica
Italian machinery specialist unveils mono-material packaging solution at Fruit Logistica that eliminates metal clips
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NewsGlobal fresh produce trade weathers the storm to spark unbeatable Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica 2026 once again demonstrated its status as the world’s premier business, innovation and knowledge platform for the industry
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NewsFresh Del Monte secures court approval for asset acquisition
Approval clears the way for Fresh Del Monte to acquire prepared and packaged foods businesses as well as global ownership of the Del Monte brand
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NewsVog adopts football metaphors for new consumer strategy
Italian apple supplier develops sporting analogies to simplify category management and meet diverse consumer needs across European markets
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NewsFruit Logistica European Statistics Handbook 2026
Despite climate pressures, cost burdens and regional shifts, Europe’s fruit trade remains competitive
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NewsRijk Zwaan reflects on EU gene editing legislation
The group’s Vera Hoondert welcomes the December decision – as long as there is a level playing field globally