All articles by Carl Collen – Page 5
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NewsAgroBerries Group announces strategic expansion into Laos
AgroBerries is entering Asia through a joint venture in Laos, partnering with Mekong Blue to grow Mountain Blue Orchards blueberry varieties
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NewsDP World cuts 160,000 tonnes of CO2e from UK supply chains
Reduction underpinned by a major shift from road to rail freight, a low-carbon truck programme and a rapidly scaling carbon inset scheme
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NewsFruit Logistica brings together the world’s leading fresh produce buyers
The new Buyers Club connects 500 leading international buyers from across the fruit and vegetable sector with exhibitors
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NewsSpanish fresh produce exports fell 3 per cent in January-April
The country’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports dropped 3 per cent during the opening four months of 2026, with citrus driving the decline
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NewsEosta targets fresh juice growth with organic ‘rain-grown’ oranges
Netherlands-based organic importer-marketer is focusing on supermarket juice machines for its Peruvian citrus
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NewsFieldwork Robotics secures investment from Seed Innovations
The robotic harvesting specialist has received backing from Jim Mellon’s Seed Innovations as part of a £2.5m seed-plus fundraise
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NewsMaersk appoints Scott Elliott as Asia Pacific regional president
The logistics giant has promoted Elliott to the permanent role of regional president for Asia Pacific, a position he has held on an interim basis
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NewsFepex highlights Brexit impact on Spanish trade
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, Spain’s export volumes to the UK have declined significantly while value has jumped 29 per cent
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NewsSanLucar launches Disney Vaiana summer fruit promotion campaign
Group partners with Disney’s live-action film to create in-store experience zones featuring stonefruit, melons, tropical fruits and summer varieties
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NewsRoyal Brinkman and PCGT launch North American partnership
The partnership, confirmed during GreenTech Amsterdam, will combine Royal Brinkman’s global expertise with PCGT’s local market knowledge
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NewsRijk Zwaan opens tropical breeding station in Brazil
The Dutch breeding specialist’s new 40ha facility in Mogi Mirim is an investment in developing varieties tailored to tropical conditions
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NewsSummer Citrus from South Africa season begins in US
Summer Citrus from South Africa launches its 2026 season with the first US arrivals expected this month
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NewsRotterdam to develop 38ha cold chain hub in Europoort
Cold chain logistics development will feature cold storage warehouses, terminal facilities and dedicated energy infrastructure
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NewsZespri expects strong grower returns for 2026/27
Kiwifruit marketer reports strong start with European and North American markets performing well, though freight costs rise due to Middle East conflict
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NewsOptimum Sorting opens expanded Sacramento facility after record year
The Belgian-Dutch sorting technology specialist has relocated its Central California operations to a larger Sacramento facility
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NewsIFPA appoints Christina Ferreira as food safety VP
Former FDA researcher Christina Ferreira joins IFPA to provide technical guidance on microbial hazards, produce safety and quality
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NewsEosta plans organic mango expansion in Côte d’Ivoire
Dutch organic importer-marketer is to expand organic mango production following a successful first full season with regional supplier Fruiteq
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NewsRijk Zwaan opens new Trial Centre Open Field
Operational since early May and officially launched on 11 June, the facility will strengthen research and demonstrations for 20 open-field crops
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NewsFairtrade reports €1bn in premiums paid to producers
The certification body’s ‘Fairness First’ report highlights progress in advancing fairer trade amid geopolitical instability and climate pressures
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NewsChristina Freier appointed new director of Fruit Logistica
The world’s leading fresh produce trade fair has confirmed Christina Freier as its new director, replacing Alexander Stein