Carl Collen
Carl Collen is deputy editor of Eurofruit, news editor of Americafruit and news journalist on Asiafruit. He joined the Market Intelligence team in May 2007, having studied broadcast journalism at university.
Since joining the company, Carl has reported extensively on news developments all along the international fresh produce supply chain, travelling from Berlin to Brazil in search of the latest stories from the world of fresh produce.
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News“Continued success” for global blueberry business
RaboResearch report suggests rapid changes will ensure continued success for the worldwide blueberry industry
News“Significant” profitability increase for CH Robinson
Results reflect “continued improvement in execution” as group deploys new operating model, according to president and CEO Dave Bozeman
NewsMaersk signs long-term methanol sourcing deal
Company says the agreement with LONGi further confirms the ability of bio-methanol to achieve significant greenhouse gas emission reductions this decade
NewsStronger Q3 results reported by Del Monte
Net sales and net income increase against the same period of 2023, according to the group’s third-quarter results statement
NewsBeeHero makes Time Best Inventions list
Precision pollination specialist has been named to Time’s List of the Best Inventions of 2024 in the agriculture category
NewsUK leek campaign launched
Campaign will introduce budget friendly ways to cook with leeks and minimise waste
NewsRijk Zwaan reveals net sales and profit rise
The group’s annual accounts have been filed, with Rijk Zwaan investing heavily in seed processing capacity and R&D
NewsFresh Del Monte’s Mann Packing sells Fresh Leaf Farms
Strategic move allows Mann Packing to focus on operational efficiency and product innovation while strengthening Costa and Nunes Families’ leadership in leafy greens
NewsLiven up lunchtime, says Pink Lady
Apple brand unveils a new campaign driving excitement around lunchtime, striving to inspire consumers with new eating occasions beyond snacking
NewsTomra extends Citrus Australia partnership
Technology group signs on for a further two years as the citrus body’s major corporate partner in the sorting equipment sector
NewsGiumarra’s Lemonade apples go nationwide
The company has teamed up with Capital City Fruit to offer deliveries of its Lemonade apples across the US
NewsPositive trend for Spanish stonefruit
Fepex data shows export growth for most of the country’s stonefruit categories through the January-July period
NewsBiofirst recognised for sustainability drive
Group wins top honours at the 2024 Trends Impact Awards, which celebrate those driving sustainability and making a societal impact
NewsFyffes builds Belize health clinic
Group says the project reflects its commitment to the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates
NewsZespri confirms producer vote on expansion of ZGS
Resolution will ask growers to support the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of SunGold Kiwifruit per year over six years
NewsChiquita launches 2024/25 Sustainability Report
Fresh produce giant says it is reinforcing its commitment to ’Behind the Blue Sticker’ strategy and climate action
NewsElliott’s Echo fruit pad hits the market
Elliott Absorbent Products is launching its 100 per cent plastic-free, recyclable and compostable fruit pad, Echo
NewsKuehne & Nagel’s third-quarter earnings grow
Logistics group sees profitability per unit rise in sea and air logistics, with increased demand for flexible services
NewsContainer throughput drives Port of Antwerp-Bruges growth
Port reports that the positive trend in container throughput continued through the first nine months of the year, although the geopolitical situation has slowed growth in other product groups
NewsSunkist hires new government relations and sustainability VP
Elaine Trevino will oversee the cooperative’s government relations strategies and lead its sustainability initiatives