All articles by Carl Collen – Page 53
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NewsRise of robotics can benefit agriculture
GlobalData report says the robotics industry will hit US$218bn in 2030, helping the agricultural sector tackle climate change and labour shortages
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NewsMission Produce releases sustainability report
Fiscal 2023 report, named ’Finest for the Future’, covers operating procedures, projects, achievements and use of resources
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NewsOzblu farms host female leadership training
Four-month programme on South African farms has facilitated ”significant personal and career growth” for over 30 female employees
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NewsDel Monte named one of America’s Most Trusted Companies
Company is ranked number eight by Newsweek in the food and beverage category for consumer, investor, and employee trust
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NewsAgrofresh acquires Pace International
Group says the move boosts its presence in key fruit-growing regions of North and South America and allows it to better support its global customers
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NewsWouter Kolk to leave Ahold-Delhaize
Chief executive for Europe and Indonesia is to step away from the management board by the end of the year
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NewsMaersk issues Red Sea update
The risk level remains ”elevated” in the region, the logistics group says, and routing around the Cape of Good Hope remains the “most reasonable solution”
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NewsPerry Dekkers to leave Growers United
Dekkers’ departure after five years will also signal a change in management structure at the Dutch group
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NewsSyngenta inaugurates seed health lab in India
Hyderabad facility supports the country’s ambition to become a key global seed exporter
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NewsZespri forecasts improved grower returns
As the first guidance for 2024/25 is released, CEO Dan Mathieson encourages growers to harvest their fruit as early as possible and start the season strongly
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NewsTurnover up, sales down at Anecoop
The Spanish cooperative revealed its annual results for 2022/23 at its general assembly in Murcia
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NewsSpanish imports soared in January
Fruit and vegetable imports climbed 11 per cent in volume and 26 per cent in value during the opening month of the year
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NewsFresh Direct launches CauliShoots
Group partners with Barfoots to introduce new cauliflower innovation that is targeted at the foodservice industry
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NewsPotato gene editing research project announced
UK-based TuberGene project aims to harness the power of gene editing to address supply chain challenges
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NewsBayer pilots generative AI tool for agriculture
System has been trained by Bayer agronomists and proprietary data to benefit farmers, agronomic advisors, and other industry users
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NewsDole completes Progressive Produce sale
The group’s 65 per cent equity stake has been sold to Arable Capital, completing a deal first announced in February
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NewsGood start to 2024 for Mission Produce
Group reveals improved year-on-year results for the opening fiscal quarter of 2024, with revenue climbing 21 per cent
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NewsFreshfel warns of “unnecessary controls” on European produce in the UK
Association urges caution over the impact on EU-UK trade of Defra’s proposed risk reclassification and inspection rates for EU fresh produce imports
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NewsMoleaer launches Trinity Nanobubble Generator
New technology represents a ”game-changer” for growers looking to improve sustainability and productivity in their operations, the group says
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NewsRockit launches Ramadan campaign
As the spiritual month of Ramadan begins in the Middle East, Rockit is celebrating with a new campaign in stores across the GCC countries

