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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- carl@fruitnet.com
NewsEosta launches Organic Fruit Heroes brand
Dutch organic fresh produce importer-marketer has unveiled its Organic Fruit Heroes brand, targeting the growing children’s snack market
NewsIfco targets one megaton of annual customer carbon savings by 2030
RPC specialist has unveiled its 2030 ESG Goals following a record year of environmental savings
NewsFall Creek to unveil new Sekoya Nova variety at Fruit Logistica 2026
High-chill blueberry variety offers shelf-life exceeding 60 days and approximately 80 per cent of fruit above 18mm diameter
FeaturesPolish apple exporter reports solid season despite market pressures
Jan Nowakowski of Polish apple exporter Genesis Fresh says this season has demonstrated the importance of flexibility and diversification
NewsSpanish fresh produce exports fell 3 per cent in January-November
Fresh fruit and vegetables totalled 10.6mn tonnes from January to November 2025, down 3 per cent year-on-year
NewsEast-West Seed appoints Jason Bull as innovation chief
Vegetable seed specialist has named Dr Jason Bull as chief innovation officer and managing board member
NewsOnubafruit scales Malaika raspberry plantings to 200 hectares
The Spanish berry producer is expanding production of the premium raspberry variety bred by Advanced Berry Breeding
NewsDP World London Gateway terminal surpasses 3m TEU milestone
The company’s UK container total came to more than 5mn TEUs in 2025, with London Gateway’s growth alone up 52 per cent
NewsPort International strengthens management with Phillip Buschmann appointment
Port International Fruit has added experience to its management structure with the appointment of Phillip Buschmann as joint managing director
NewsRajpol reports optimistic outlook for Polish apple season
Rajpol CEO Dominik Wozniak reports on strong export demand and positive prospects for the remainder of the 2025/26 Polish apple campaign
NewsUS Dietary Guidelines reinforce fruits and vegetables as essential
The Foundation for Fresh Produce says updated US Dietary Guidelines for Americans present meaningful opportunities for the fresh produce industry
NewsDP World’s Callao terminal handles record 2m TEUs
Key exports through the Peruvian port include include avocados, grapes, blueberries, mandarins and mangoes
NewsGiumarra appoints Rich Dachman as independent board chairman
Fresh produce industry veteran Rich Dachman has been appointed independent chairman of the board of directors at The Giumarra Companies
NewsOptimum Sorting achieves revenue growth and machine milestone
The Belgian-headquartered group has announced plans to relocate facilities in the Netherlands and US while expanding its workforce
NewsMission Produce to acquire Calavo Growers
The deal combines Mission’s vertically integrated avocado platform with Calavo’s century-old heritage in sourcing and distribution, creating an expanded network
NewsDS Smith's Romanian tomato partnership replaces plastic packs with cardboard
International packaging provider DS Smith has collaborated with Romanian tomato producer Serele SupeR to eliminate 10mn plastic trays over three years
NewsSunkist launches Year of the Horse packaging for Lunar New Year
The global fresh citrus supplier’s annual Lunar New Year initiative features custom-illustrated packaging and flexible merchandising solutions
NewsCPMA Convention returns to Toronto in April
CPMA is anticipating record attendance while introducing new networking initiatives to connect international buyers and suppliers
FeaturesFresh Del Monte Produce addresses banana supply crisis
Jorge Pelaez of Fresh Del Monte Produce discusses declining banana source volumes, varietal development, and greater support for growers
NewsRijk Zwaan showcases innovative varieties at Fruit Logistica
The Dutch breeding company will showcase its Nasonovia Defense lettuce, Blue Leaf cucumbers and health-focused varieties in Berlin