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.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 20 7501 3703
- Fax:
- +44 20 7501 0306
- Email:
- carl@fruitnet.com
- News
BioFirst appoints Bart Sosef as president of plant products
The group said it was confident Sosef’s “extensive experience and innovative vision” would drive the division to new heights
- News
Port of Hamburg recognised in Asia
Port wins Best Global Seaport at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards
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Fresh Direct unveils plastic-free avocado packaging
The new paper-based, co-branded packaging has been developed by Westfalia Fruit
- Article
Weighing up your grape options
Sorma says its LCP-128A weighing machine eases labour costs and cuts out overweight table grape packs
- News
Del Monte celebrates International Pineapple Day
Group reveals survey findings and launches North America-based ’You’re Welcome’ campaign
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PSG looks to top the berry league
Steve Nelson, director at the newly restructured Plant Sciences Genetics, talks to Fruitnet about the current state of the berry market, new varieties and future opportunities for the category
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LGS offers South African Star Ruby grapefruit
US-based group says it is offering retailers South African Star Ruby grapefruit ahead of schedule
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April sees Spanish export volume and value increase
Fepex reveals that export volume for the month climbed 14 per cent on 2023, with value up 10 per cent
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Fairtrade releases 2023 annual report
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
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Kent Shoemaker takes Agrofresh board role
Industry veteran is named as chairman of the board at the US-based post-harvest solutions specialist
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Zespri launches global healthy eating campaign in Japan
Initiative is focused on improving health outcomes by encouraging people to swap out one unhealthy food for a serving of fresh produce every day
- Article
Taste key to melon success
Hans van den Heuvel, general manager at Hillfresh, highlights the melons that are making waves for the Dutch group
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Ozblu hosts Global Grower Conference
Event looks at evolution of the blueberry category and highlights the success of Ozblu Magica in Peru
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Record turnover for Blue Whale
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
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Bloom Fresh survey offers consumer insights
Study finds US retail customers are hungry for a larger variety of table grape brands, and are willing to pay for premium products
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Sun World collaborates with Giant Eagle
Autumncrisp sampling, multi-channel marketing and social media influencers draw shoppers to the US retailer
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“Changing fortunes” for Europe’s asparagus crop
Jamie Petchell of Global Plant Genetics offers an update on a crop that has been greatly influenced by climatic conditions this season
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Sollum teams with Leaficient on lighting strategies
The partnership looks to optimise agricultural lighting through advanced data integration
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Agrovision announces RipeLocker berry partnership
Companies say they will co-commercialise a new patented technology to extend shelf-life and bring fresher berries to The Fruitist brand
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IFPA studies labour crisis impact
International Fresh Produce Association releases new reports studying the impact of agriculture labour crisis on food security