All articles by Carl Collen – Page 53
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NewsEnza Zaden acquires carrot programme
Vegetable seed company adds new crop to its portfolio after picking up breeding programme from Carosem in Germany
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NewsSpain spends more on imports
Value of fresh fruit and vegetables imported in the first four months of the year soars by 25 per cent
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NewsCitrus Australia leads first Origin Verification Program
Citrus study, which is the first of its kind, characterises Australian oranges at both a national and regional level
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NewsMaersk orders methanol-powered vessels
The six 9,000 TEU vessels will be delivered in 2026 and 2027, described as the latest step in the green transformation of Maersk’s fleet
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NewsRijk Zwaan intensifies courgette innovation
Having introduced varieties with New Delhi resistance in 2021, the Dutch group is extending its breeding programme and looking at various traits
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NewsSummer Citrus from South Africa kicks off 25th year
Despite current challenges, SCSA promises that high-quality fruit is on the way weekly for the rest of the summer
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NewsFresh Inset offers raspberry boost
The group’s Vidre+ technology can help preserve freshness, vitamins and antioxidants in raspberries, trials suggest
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NewsAI shows real potential
Despite public fears over its impact, many believe we have still only caught a glimpse of artificial intelligence’s full potential in the fresh produce business
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NewsRajpol wins exporter award
The Polish fresh produce group is named Top Exporter at the Modern Distribution Congress in Warsaw
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NewsSouth African citrus industry assesses flood damage
Persistent rains in the Western Cape have affected harvesting while the logistics network is also under some pressure
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NewsAgrofresh adds to apple product portfolio
Post-harvest freshness specialist expands its lineup of solutions for apples in the US by introducing three new products
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NewsOppy expands domestic grape programme
Added acreage in California bolsters the group’s Ocean Spray programme as it looks to meet increasing demand
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NewsFruit and veg prices are falling in New Zealand
Food Price Index shows a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as the fresh produce industry rebounds from challenging season
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NewsGreenyard confirms positive financial year
Belgium-based group says it reinforced its market position in 2022/23 and is “looking ahead with confidence”
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NewsTrap-Eye wins Greentech Innovation Award
Biobest’s automated sticky trap system is designed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of pest monitoring
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NewsRockit signs Lulu deal in Middle East
Apple brand signs year-long MOU with hypermarket group to help grow the Middle Eastern market
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NewsMaersk expands Microsoft relationship
The group says it is looking to accelerate its transformation and further digitise logistics
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NewsAvocado sales climb at Mission Produce
Second-quarter results include a drop in revenue and an overall net loss for the three-month period
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NewsCountdown on to IBO Summit
The first IBO Summit to be held in Europe begins on 3 July in Poland, welcoming delegates from more than 20 countries
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NewsSun World acquires Kankun mango variety
The Diazteca variety is currently in limited production in Mexico, with trees available under license from Sun World beginning in 2024