All articles by Carl Collen – Page 5
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NewsEast-West Seed appoints Jason Bull as innovation chief
Vegetable seed specialist has named Dr Jason Bull as chief innovation officer and managing board member
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NewsWaitrose bananas join Foundation to boost grower communities
Retailer has integrated its top-selling product into its 20-year-old Foundation programme, providing funding above Fairtrade premiums
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NewsOnubafruit scales Malaika raspberry plantings to 200 hectares
The Spanish berry producer is expanding production of the premium raspberry variety bred by Advanced Berry Breeding
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NewsDP World London Gateway terminal surpasses 3m TEU milestone
The company’s UK container total came to more than 5mn TEUs in 2025, with London Gateway’s growth alone up 52 per cent
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NewsPort International strengthens management with Phillip Buschmann appointment
Port International Fruit has added experience to its management structure with the appointment of Phillip Buschmann as joint managing director
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NewsRajpol reports optimistic outlook for Polish apple season
Rajpol CEO Dominik Wozniak reports on strong export demand and positive prospects for the remainder of the 2025/26 Polish apple campaign
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NewsUS Dietary Guidelines reinforce fruits and vegetables as essential
The Foundation for Fresh Produce says updated US Dietary Guidelines for Americans present meaningful opportunities for the fresh produce industry
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NewsDP World’s Callao terminal handles record 2m TEUs
Key exports through the Peruvian port include include avocados, grapes, blueberries, mandarins and mangoes
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NewsGiumarra appoints Rich Dachman as independent board chairman
Fresh produce industry veteran Rich Dachman has been appointed independent chairman of the board of directors at The Giumarra Companies
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NewsOptimum Sorting achieves revenue growth and machine milestone
The Belgian-headquartered group has announced plans to relocate facilities in the Netherlands and US while expanding its workforce
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NewsMission Produce to acquire Calavo Growers
The deal combines Mission’s vertically integrated avocado platform with Calavo’s century-old heritage in sourcing and distribution, creating an expanded network
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NewsDS Smith's Romanian tomato partnership replaces plastic packs with cardboard
International packaging provider DS Smith has collaborated with Romanian tomato producer Serele SupeR to eliminate 10mn plastic trays over three years
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NewsSunkist launches Year of the Horse packaging for Lunar New Year
The global fresh citrus supplier’s annual Lunar New Year initiative features custom-illustrated packaging and flexible merchandising solutions
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NewsCPMA Convention returns to Toronto in April
CPMA is anticipating record attendance while introducing new networking initiatives to connect international buyers and suppliers
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FeaturesFresh Del Monte Produce addresses banana supply crisis
Jorge Pelaez of Fresh Del Monte Produce discusses declining banana source volumes, varietal development, and greater support for growers
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NewsRijk Zwaan showcases innovative varieties at Fruit Logistica
The Dutch breeding company will showcase its Nasonovia Defense lettuce, Blue Leaf cucumbers and health-focused varieties in Berlin
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NewsOppy expands table grape import programme
Grape import programme increases by 44 per cent following integration with Dole Diversified North America, adding 1.25mn boxes from Peru and Chile
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NewsMexican avocado exports to US forecast at record 2.5bn pounds
Avocados from Mexico forecasts record US import volume, citing favourable weather, consistent quality and integrated supply chain as key drivers
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NewsGiumarra chairman Don Corsaro retires
The Giumarra Companies has also announced investment from specialist food and agribusiness group AGR Partners
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NewsIFPA welcomes new US Dietary Guidelines focus on produce
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans reaffirm fruits and vegetables as the foundation of healthy eating patterns