All articles by Carl Collen – Page 8
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NewsEuropean producers oppose EU-Morocco trade agreement revision
European fruit and vegetable producer organisations have strongly opposed the European Commission’s proposed revision of the EU–Morocco Association Agreement, warning it threatens to undermine producers and mislead consumers through inadequate origin labelling of Western Sahara products
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NewsFairtrade International evolves standards to tackle modern challenges
Organisation evolves standards in multi-year initiative to help growers tackle challenges including climate change, social inequality and rising costs
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NewsCAP overhaul in focus at ICOP
The European Commission has announced sweeping changes to the Common Agricultural Policy subsidy regime for fruit and vegetables from 2028, eliminating transition periods and merging support pillars into a single fund
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NewsOppy shows progress in third annual sustainability report
‘Expect the World From Us’ showcases advances in emissions reduction, water use, food waste management, sustainable packaging and community support
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NewsSpain’s exports down in volume but up in value for the year to September
Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports decreased by 2.8 per cent in volume during January-September compared to the same period last year, though value increased by 6.3 per cent to €13.876bn according to Fepex data
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NewsEconomic shocks trigger varied food consumption patterns, research finds
New research analysing 112 studies across 70 countries reveals how different economic crises – from pandemics to wars – create distinct patterns in food consumption behaviour, highlighting the need for resilient food policies
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NewsIFPA welcomes Trump’s removal of Brazilian fruit tariffs
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate tariffs on Brazilian agricultural imports, including tropical fruits, saying the move will help maintain affordability for American consumers
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NewsSyngenta clarifies ToBRFV resistance definitions
Syngenta has moved to clarify how high resistance and intermediate resistance levels are scientifically defined in the ongoing battle against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, highlighting the lack of standardised legal criteria across the industry
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NewsScientists develop hormone-free method for plant regeneration
Researchers at Wageningen University have developed a revolutionary method that enables plant cells to regenerate into complete plants without added hormones, potentially transforming plant breeding by making the process faster, cheaper and applicable to previously difficult crops
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NewsMaersk selects Charlotte as official North America headquarters
Logistics giant AP Moller-Maersk has chosen Charlotte as its official North America headquarters, committing to add more than 500 jobs to bring its local workforce to over 1,300 employees
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NewsUniversity of Minnesota launches grower-focused fruit licensing model
The University of Minnesota has launched Superior Fruit Innovations, a new licensing model designed to bring premium apple and grape varieties to direct-market growers of all sizes for the first time
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NewsOppy opens expanded Calgary facility to boost Prairie operations
Canadian fresh produce group Oppy has opened a significantly expanded office and warehouse facility in south Calgary, 50 per cent larger than its previous location, to strengthen its service capabilities across the Prairies
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NewsCamposol opens new biofactory for blueberry plant production
Peruvian agribusiness giant Camposol has opened a new 2,000m2 biofactory at its Chao facility in Virú, with capacity to produce up to 5mn blueberry plants annually using advanced biotechnology
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NewsZespri raises 2025/26 forecast with record per-hectare returns
Zespri has upgraded its November forecast for the 2025/26 season, with per-tray returns increasing across all fruit groups and record per-hectare returns now projected
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NewsBananas “confirmed as Europe’s favourite fruit” in Fyffes survey
New European-wide consumer research by Fyffes confirms bananas maintain their position as the continent’s most popular fruit, with 89 per cent of consumers having eaten them in the past four weeks
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NewsSpanish fresh produce imports from Morocco surge 34 per cent
Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco increased 34 per cent to 416,559 tonnes in the first eight months of 2025, with Fepex warning of unfair competitive conditions
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NewsFruit Logistica 2026 – precision horticulture in focus at Frutic Science Symposium
With the overarching theme of ’Science for Sustainable Fruit Production’, sessions will highlight new research in robotics, imaging and postharvest technologies that are driving smarter horticulture
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NewsYuksel Seeds showcases ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
International seed company Yuksel Seeds participated for the third consecutive year in the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, showcasing its extensive portfolio of ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties at the Málaga event
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NewsIFPA welcomes Trump administration tariff exemptions for fresh produce
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement of new tariff exemptions for goods not produced domestically in sufficient quantities, saying the move will help keep fruits and vegetables affordable
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NewsCalavo Growers announces CEO Lee Cole retirement in December
Calavo Growers has announced that president and CEO Lee Cole will retire on 8 December, with former CFO and current board member John Lindeman set to succeed him in the top role