All articles by Carl Collen – Page 5
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NewsMaersk launches Trade & Tariff Studio
AP Moller-Maersk has unveiled a new digital solution designed to help global cargo owners navigate increasingly complex customs and tariff challenges in an unpredictable trade environment
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NewsQueensland leads on horticultural workplace compliance
Queensland’s Wide Bay and Moreton Bay regions have recorded the lowest non-compliance rates in Australia according to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s latest horticulture report, positioning the state as a national leader in workplace standards
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NewsDel Monte celebrates pineapple’s rise ‘from commodity to cultural icon’
Fresh Del Monte Produce is celebrating International Pineapple Day on 27 June by highlighting the fruit’s transformation from a simple canned commodity to a beloved pop-culture staple, with consumption in the US soaring from less than one pound per person annually in the 1970s to over 8.3 pounds today
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NewsSpanish Picota producers launch 2025 UK marketing campaign
Spanish Picota cherries will hit UK stores from 30 June, supported by an extensive marketing campaign featuring chef collaborations, social media activity and in-store promotions during their short two-month availability window
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NewsSeatrade orders high-reefer container ships from China
Seatrade has confirmed an order for two new 2,800 TEU high-reefer container ships from China’s Huanghai Shipyard, with options for six more vessels as part of its fleet expansion strategy
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NewsCo-op to halt sourcing relationships with countries violating international law
UK retailer Co-op Group has announced a new sourcing policy that will prohibit products from 17 countries identified as having community-wide human rights abuses, with implementation beginning June 2025
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NewsBiobest trials show bumblebees improve avocado yields
Recent field trials in Spain and Turkey have demonstrated that bumblebee pollination can solve complex pollination challenges in avocado production, increasing yields by 30-50 per cent without reducing fruit size
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NewsClarifresh joins IFPA’s Shelf-Life Steering Committee
Quality management solutions specialist backs predictive freshness and smarter supply chains
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NewsZespri signs Olympic champion Dame Lisa Carrington as brand ambassador
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has announced a four-year global partnership with Dame Lisa Carrington, the country’s most decorated Olympian, as its first-ever global brand ambassador
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NewsKWS strengthens vegetable R&D
Seed specialist KWS has significantly expanded its Dutch operations with a new 10,000m2 research facility in Andijk, strengthening its position in the competitive vegetable breeding sector
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NewsNew Maersk vessel class to enter service
Berlin Maersk is the first of six new vessels in its class and will be part of Maersk’s AE3 service connecting Eastern Asia with Northern Europe
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NewsMelon and watermelon event set for Murcia
Hazera and HM Clause are joining forces at the Melon & Watermelon Fresh Chain Showcase
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NewsJohn Anderson receives honorary doctorate from University of the Fraser Valley
Oppy chief executive is recognised by the university for his contributions as a global agricultural leader
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NewsPromising outlook for Polish blueberries
Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody says the industry continues to develop its offering, focusing on improved quality, efficiency and sustainability
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FeaturesDel Monte’s pineapple pathway
Ahead of Fruitnet Tropicals Congress in Antwerp, Thierry Montange highlights the pineapple innovations that are driving growth in the segment – particularly when it comes to the luxury side of the category
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NewsThe Foundation for Fresh Produce appoints first chief medical officer
Dr Jelena Gligorijević takes up new role, underscoring the need for fruits and vegetables in combatting global epidemic of chronic disease and promoting health
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NewsHein Deprez: “We need to change how we consume and produce food”
Greenyard’s 2024/25 annual report includes Deprez’s vision for the future of food
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NewsEosta announces large-scale emissions reduction
Netherlands-based group says it has drastically cut its carbon emissions for fruit imports to Europe
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NewsInterpera focuses on innovation and cooperation
The Interpera 2025 International Pear Congress will be held on 25-26 June in Hasselt, Belgium
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NewsZespri forecasts strong 2025/26 returns for growers
Average per hectare returns for many varieties are predicted to exceed the record returns seen in 2024/25