All articles by Carl Collen – Page 4
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NewsMichigan wraps up “strong” asparagus season
MAAB reflects on marketing campaign combining retail promotions, influencer partnerships and digital content designed to drive consumer demand
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NewsYuksel Seeds launches ToBRFV-resistant mini plum tomato Pomeria
Yuksel Seeds says its new Pomeria mini plum tomato delivers earliness, vigorous plant development and a comprehensive disease resistance package
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NewsDel Monte and Treatt launch upcycled fruit extract range
New collaboration is turning fruit by-products into premium clean-label beverage ingredients
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NewsSpanish fresh produce imports rise 6.2 per cent in early 2026
New Fepex data reveals Spain’s fresh produce imports reached 1.75mn tonnes between January and April 2026, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year
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NewsWest Pak Avocado unveils new organic programme identity
US avocado supplier West Pak is challenging organic produce conventions with a gold-yellow rebrand of its organic avocado programme
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NewsSerbia emerges as a promising new fresh berry source
A GPG visit to berry production sites sees growers embracing premium fresh-market programmes, new genetics and climate-adaptive systems.
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NewsSpain’s agri-food sector tops €137bn in economic value
Report from the Valencian Institute of Economic Research, presented by Cajamar, confirms Spain’s position as a leading European agri-food power
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NewsMaersk rolls out next-generation IoT devices across reefer fleet
AP Møller-Maersk is upgrading its entire reefer fleet with next-generation IoT connectivity devices
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NewsDole Nordic completes acquisition of Greenfood’s fresh produce division
The deal adds a 26,500m² distribution hub in Helsingborg and brings several established Nordic fresh produce businesses under the Dole umbrella
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NewsDole completes the sale of its port in Guayaquil
Sale of port operations to Terminal Investment Limited brings in some US$75mn in net proceeds
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NewsTimcon urges UK government to cut pallet business red tape
Industry body is pressing to secure special dispensation or full exemption for wooden pallets and timber packaging moving between the UK and EU
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NewsEU apple campaign targets Colombian importers at Bogotá trade show
The ‘Have an apple day!’ EU co-funded campaign made a strategic push into the Colombian market at Alimentec-Anuga Select Colombia 2026
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NewsRijk Zwaan opens new South Korean subsidiary
Rijk Zwaan Korea officially became operational on 1 July, as the breeding specialist looks to capitalise on growing demand for premium vegetables
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NewsMaersk upgrades guidance for full year 2026
Strong container market demand and sustained increase in spot market rates are behind the guidance increase
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FeaturesDel Monte on pioneering premium tropicals across European markets
Gianpaolo Renino of the newly-rebranded Del Monte Corporation discusses the group’s strategic approach to tropical fruit innovation
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NewsSoluna apples expand coast-to-coast in US for 2026
Western Australian premium variety returns to US market for second season with ‘significantly wider’ footprint
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NewsIFPA launches ‘All Day, Every Day’ fresh produce consumption campaign
New campaign from IFPA and The Foundation for Fresh Produce seeks to bridge the gap between dietary recommendations and real-world consumption
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NewsInterpera reveals mixed European pear harvest forecasts
Crop estimates signal a further contraction in European pear production, with Belgium, France and Spain all forecast to see year-on-year declines
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NewsEU formally adopts US nut and dried fruit tariff deal
New EU legislation sets zero customs duties on US dried fruits including sultanas, apricots and prunes
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NewsMesse Berlin Americas and Mexico’s National Agricultural Council join forces
A new strategic partnership will help Mexican producers and exporters reach new buyers, diversify markets, and accelerate international growth