All articles by Carl Collen – Page 3
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NewsAvocados From Mexico launches AI-powered consumer answer engine
AVO.AI is billed as the first artificial intelligence tool dedicated exclusively to a single produce item
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NewsFyffes highlights strong brand awareness in Ireland
Tropical produce specialist has published new Kantar consumer research showing high brand awareness and purchase consideration scores
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NewsDel Monte Corporation reports mixed Q2 financial results
The fresh produce giant reported a 3.4 per cent increase in net sales for Q2 2026, driven by its newly acquired Del Monte Foods division
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NewsSpain’s fresh produce imports climb once more
New customs data processed by Fepex reveals growth in Spanish fresh produce imports during January-May 2026, with fruit volumes surging 8 per cent
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NewsAMFresh South Africa launches exclusive Alizza fruit at Checkers
The seedless, easy-to-peel Alizza variety is now available exclusively at Checkers stores across the country
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NewsRijk Zwaan strives for further impact in Asia
The Dutch group will showcase consumer-driven concepts such as Sweet Palermo, Tatayoyo and MyCubies at Asia Fruit Logistica
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NewsIFPA appoints John Torres to lead US government relations
Torres, a near two-decade veteran of agriculture and food policy, joins in August to lead US government relations and grassroots engagement
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FeaturesWidmann brings berry growers together in Munich
Growers Meeting sees berry group emphasise the importance of close cooperation and discuss future varietal concepts and industry challenges
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FeaturesThe technology helping to get growers on track
Gotrack is helping growers navigate the demands of modern production, with the digital transformation of agriculture no longer optional
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NewsGiumarra appoints Rodrigo Torres as East Coast berry sales director
With more than 20 years of produce industry experience, Torres joins Giumarra International Berry to spearhead East Coast sales growth
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NewsGruppa Organic optimistic for growth despite frost and global challenges
Despite the difficulties, Damian Kozłowski says investment in sorting and storage is helping it pivot towards the fresh market and new opportunities
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NewsAgraya strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments
The owner of the GlobalGAP and GGN labels is bolstering its executive team with two senior hires
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NewsDel Monte Corporation boosts revolving credit facility by US$150mn
Del Monte has secured an additional US$150mn in revolving credit capacity as it looks to strengthen liquidity and support its ongoing growth
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NewsThroughput down at Antwerp-Bruges as port “stands firm”
Port describes a 2.4 per cent drop in first-half 2026 cargo volumes as “relatively limited” given challenging conditions
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NewsGPG launches four new Oregon blueberry varieties globally
Launch in international markets outside US and Canada marks a “significant step forward” for the industry, according to Global Plant Genetics
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NewsCalifornia avocado harvest on track at 330mn pounds
The California Avocado Commission says strong retail partnerships, marketing programmes and a new grower-led campaign are driving demand
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NewsThird-country imports continue to grow in Spain
New customs data processed by Fepex reveals that non-EU suppliers are increasingly driving Spain’s fresh produce import growth
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NewsKoppert strengthens executive board with three additions
Koppert has restructured its top leadership by adding a chief customer officer, chief operations officer and chief product officer to its executive board
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NewsSyngenta campaign amplifies women farmers’ voices for YWF 2026
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is calling on women and allies across agrifood to submit their stories for the UN’s International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
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NewsLedgnd secures growth capital to expand greenhouse data platform
Dutch agritech firm Ledgnd has attracted new investment from Rotterdam-based Value Factory Ventures to scale its MyLedgnd platform