Carl Collen

London

News Editor at Americafruit

Deputy Editor at Eurofruit

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IFPA warning over House bill proposal

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) issued a statement after the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee voted to move forward its Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill on 5 June.
Akorn launches natural cucumber coating

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

Akorn Technology has launched a breakthrough in sustainable shelf-life extension for cucumbers, an edible coating that it says could ”revolutionise” the way cucumbers are packed, distributed, sold and consumed by replacing single-use plastic wraps. The product, Akorn Natural Advantage for English cucumbers and bell peppers, forms a natural, invisible barrier that mimics the protective function of plastic.
Demand grows for Zawadi raspberries

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB) has said that its Zawadi raspberry variety is entering a ”major growth phase” across Europe. According to ABB, growers in Morocco, Spain and Portugal are scaling up production in response to rising retail demand. Morocco and Spain have been the fastest movers, it said, each securing more than 70ha and growing in their first year of commercialisation, marking ”one of the most dynamic expansions in soft fruit cultivation this season”.
Mission Produce generates record second-quarter revenue

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

Mission Produce has reported on its results for the second quarter (Q2) of the fiscal year, with revenue rising but net income falling. Total revenue increased US$82.7mn, or 28 per cent, to US$380.3mn compared to the same period last year. The increase was primarily driven by the marketing and distribution segment, where average per-unit avocado selling prices increased 26 per cent, while volumes sold were flat.
New Bayer tomato varieties offer protection against ToBRFV

4 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

Image: Dusan Kostic – Adobe StockBayer has announced that it has developed new tomato varieties that provide growers with advanced solutions in their fight against tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). These varieties will launch this year in every major glasshouse tomato segment, and will provide ”multi-stacked virus-resistant genes for more durable protection against ToBRFV mutations”.
Del Monte brings Pinkglow pineapple to the UAE

4 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

Fresh Del Monte Produce has said it is expanding the global footprint of its premium pink-fleshed pineapple, Pinkglow, with an exclusive launch in the United Arab Emirates. Beginning 4 June, consumers in the UAE can purchase Pinkglow pineapples only on Talabat Mart, the quick-commerce arm of Talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region.
South African stonefruit exports increase

5 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

The South African stonefruit industry has bounced back well from a challenging 2023/24 season, with volumes increasing and a turning point reached in the logistical crisis. The 2023/24 season saw production and trade disrupted by extreme weather events that included storms hitting farms, along with fog and strong winds impacting the Port of Cape Town. Port delays due to a series of widely reported logistical issues added further complications for exporters.
USHBC creates blueberry innovation programme

5 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in partnership with VentureFuel, has announced the launch of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator. This is a new programme designed to discover and support emerging startups that are ”redefining the future of blueberries”.
Picota cherries defy rain in Spain

6 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

Spanish Picota cherries have defied the rainy spring, with good volumes of high-quality crop predicted as the season kicks off. Spain’s mild and wet spring has affected a number of fruits, and has resulted in the start of the Picota cherry season in the Jerte Valley being delayed by around two weeks. However, producer organisation Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte reported that a medium-to-high harvest is still expected, with quality looking ”extremely good”.
UK is a growth market for Spanish exports

6 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

The value of food and drink exports from Spain to the UK reached €5.1bn in 2024, according to the Spanish government. The country has now overtaken the US to become the fifth largest export market for these products outside of the EU. To mark the milestone, 21 Spanish food and drink businesses will showcase products to attendees at Taste Spain London 2025.