All articles by Carl Collen – Page 5
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NewsGreat White Fleet orders 1,000 Carrier Transicold units
Chiquita Group’s ocean transportation arm has placed a major order for 1,000 OptimaLine with EverFresh units from Carrier Transicold to enhance its controlled atmosphere capabilities for perishable cargo transport
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CommentHM Clause says tomato disease resistance is just the start
HM Clause’s tomato breeding coordinator Katarzyna Grabka discusses the company’s intensified efforts to develop ToBRFV-resistant varieties, climate adaptation strategies, and new launches including Freeman and Centinela ahead of the Fruitnet Tomato Congress in Malaga
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NewsFresh Del Monte sells Mann Packing assets to Church Brothers
Fresh Del Monte Produce has agreed to sell key assets from its Mann Packing business to Church Brothers Farms, allowing both companies to focus on their core strengths in a strategic realignment
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NewsMixed picture for Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Container traffic stabilises but bulk cargo under pressure due to international uncertainty and volatile trade climate
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NewsFieldwork Robotics partners with Portuguese berry producers for harvesting trials
Fieldwork Robotics has partnered with Portugal’s Research Centre for Sustainability for a 24-month programme to trial robotic raspberry harvesting on farms near São Teotónio, focusing on Driscoll’s varieties and addressing regional labour shortages
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CommentYuksel targets tomato growth amid ToBRFV challenges
Ahead of the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, Yuksel’s Hicham Abba discusses the company’s ToBRFV-resistant portfolio expansion and opportunities in premium tomato segments despite industry challenges
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NewsIFPA Global Produce & Floral Show concludes after “transformative days”
The International Fresh Produce Association’s flagship event attracted attendees from more than 50 countries, with record buyer engagement and major announcements including a new data intelligence platform
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NewsRijk Zwaan champions ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties
Dutch seed specialist Rijk Zwaan continues to develop its portfolio of tomato varieties with high resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges
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NewsHazera’s Exotica mini watermelon wins Fresh Market Award 2025
Hazera’s seedless mini watermelon variety Exotica has claimed the prestigious Fresh Market Award 2025, with industry professionals recognising its quality, taste and commercial potential at the Polish trade event
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NewsIFPA develops global sustainability framework for fresh produce industry
The International Fresh Produce Association is creating a comprehensive sustainability framework to address mounting environmental, social and economic challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral supply chain
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NewsYuksel Seeds partners with LVG for Sweetloom tomato exclusivity
Yuksel Seeds and Lakeshore Veggie Growers have signed an exclusive agreement for the award-winning Sweetloom F1 tomato variety, marking a strategic expansion into North America’s premium tomato market
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NewsFyffes sells entire melon business to Martori Farms
Fyffes has agreed to sell its entire melon business, including Sol Group operations in Honduras and Guatemala, to fourth-generation family producer Martori Farms as it refocuses on core banana and pineapple categories
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NewsSunrise Magic apples exceed expectations in challenging debut season
Fruit Australia Group’s debut Sunrise Magic apple harvest has exceeded expectations despite extreme weather, with the new variety demonstrating outstanding storage performance and receiving enthusiastic retailer feedback
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NewsTSW 2026 horticultural fair set for January
Poland’s premier horticultural event TSW 2026 will take place on 23-24 January in Kielce, switching to a Friday-Saturday format for the first time to improve accessibility for exhibitors and visitors
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NewsSorma Group unveils automated P&P-800 pick and pack system
Italian post-harvest machinery specialist Sorma Group has launched its new P&P-800 pick and pack system, featuring AI-powered automation and smart camera technology for precise fruit packaging and visual presentation
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NewsGiumarra launches SugarWild blackberry brand at Global Produce & Floral Show
The Giumarra Companies will launch SugarWild, a new premium blackberry brand featuring jumbo sizes, at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim
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NewsGlobal Coalition of Fresh Produce drives fresh produce shipping transparency initiative
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has announced plans to develop a voluntary global charter for fresh produce logistics, following a panel discussion at Fruit Attraction that highlighted the need for greater collaboration and transparency across the supply chain
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NewsSouth African citrus exports surge past 200mn cartons
South African citrus growers are celebrating a record export season, with shipments now expected to exceed 200mn cartons despite early closures to key EU and US markets due to regulatory and tariff challenges
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NewsOppy integrates Dole Diversified North America sales operations
Fresh produce group Oppy has strategically integrated Dole Diversified North America sales operations into its business, effective from 1 October, in a move designed to expand capabilities and accelerate growth across North America
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NewsFreshfel backs EAT-Lancet call for fruit and vegetable policy shift
Freshfel Europe has welcomed the latest EAT-Lancet report on sustainable food systems, saying it aligns with the association’s calls for a drastic shift in EU policies to position fruit and vegetables as key partners in addressing rising societal challenges