All articles by Carl Collen – Page 9
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NewsSummerStar Ruby grapefruit champions sustainability across European markets
A coalition of South African citrus growers has united to promote their new SummerStar Ruby grapefruit variety across Europe, emphasising not only its superior flavour but also its sustainable and ethical production credentials
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NewsDP World reports 20 per cent revenue growth in H1 2025
Global logistics group DP World has announced a 20.4 per cent year-on-year revenue increase to US$11.24bn for the first half of 2025, with container volumes up 5.6 per cent despite ongoing disruptions in key shipping corridors
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NewsGreenfood reports strong Q2 results with increased profitability
Swedish fresh produce marketer Greenfood has announced strong second quarter results for 2025, with adjusted EBITDA increasing by 16.1 per cent to SEK139.3mn, driven by improvements across all business areas
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NewsEosta launches Jucy Organic Raingrown oranges from Peru to Europe
European organic produce leader Eosta has introduced Jucy Gold Organic Raingrown oranges from Peru, featuring 45 per cent juice content and sustainable cultivation methods that rely solely on natural rainfall
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NewsSyngenta to launch new Romaine lettuce campaign in Salinas
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will officially launch its new Romaine lettuce campaign at an upcoming field day event in California, showcasing varieties developed to deliver reliability and performance across diverse growing conditions.
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NewsMission Produce’s Central and South America president to retire in November
After 14 years of leadership expanding Mission Produce’s operations across Central and South America, Juan Wiesner will retire effective 1 November, with Simón González stepping into an expanded senior role
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NewsMaersk reports “strong results” in second quarter
AP Moller-Maersk has reported ”strong results” for Q2 2024, with revenue growth of 2.8 per cent to US$13.13bn, driven by strong terminal performance, ocean volume growth and increased logistics profitability.
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CommentRijk Zwaan strengthens Asian market position with innovative products and increased presence
Ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica, Rijk Zwaan reveals expansion across Asia including a new Korean subsidiary, R&D facilities in Vietnam and Japan, and innovative product developments tailored to regional markets
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NewsSpanish fresh produce exports to EU grow 9 per cent
Spain’s fruit and vegetable exports to the EU grew by 9 per cent in the January-May period, reaching €7.697bn and accounting for 81 per cent of the country’s total fresh produce exports
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NewsDel Monte partners with CMA CGM for Asian banana and pineapple shipments
Fresh produce giant shifts from traditional breakbulk methods to temperature-controlled container shipping for improved quality and reliability
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NewsEast-West Seed remembers founder Simon Groot
Vegetable seed industry pioneer Simon Groot, who founded East-West Seed and helped lift millions of smallholder farmers out of poverty, has died aged 90 in the Netherlands
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NewsIFPA Southern Africa Conference addresses export challenges
The International Fresh Produce Association’s fourth Southern Africa Conference brought together industry leaders to address evolving challenges and opportunities across the fresh produce supply chain
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NewsSpanish fruit and vegetable imports show strong growth
Spain’s fresh produce imports have shown significant growth in the first five months of 2024, with both volume and value increasing across most major categories
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NewsIFPA reorganises to strengthen produce safety initiatives
The International Fresh Produce Association has announced a strategic reorganisation of its food safety teams to better address industry challenges and regulatory requirements
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NewsFresh Del Monte CEO warns of global banana shortage
Fresh Del Monte Produce’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has issued a stark warning about a global banana shortage, citing the spread of diseases and climate change as key factors affecting production
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NewsFresh Del Monte reports sales and profit growth in Q2
The global fresh produce giant has announced increased net sales and profit for the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in fresh and value-added products
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NewsBayer advances registration for groundbreaking herbicide icafolin-methyl
Bayer is advancing registration applications for icafolin-methyl, agriculture’s first new mode of action for post-emergent weed control in over 30 years, with estimated peak sales potential of €750mn
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NewsUSHBC launches ‘Blueberries Go Big’ marketing campaign
The US Highbush Blueberry Council has unveiled a new marketing initiative that aims to forge stronger emotional connections with consumers while highlighting the fruit’s significant benefits in every bite
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NewsIFPA backs Reagan-Udall Foundation’s produce safety roadmap
The International Fresh Produce Association has voiced support for the Reagan-Udall Foundation’s new produce safety framework, while emphasising the need for risk-based approaches and adequate resources
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NewsOSY Group partners with Sharpak to extend soft fruit shelf-life
Food tech specialist OSY Group has announced a commercial partnership with packaging manufacturer Sharpak Aylesham to extend the shelf-life of soft fruits sold through UK supermarkets using innovative antimicrobial coating technology