Opinion

Farming in her footsteps: Visit Annie B’s family farm

During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy.
March 18 , 2024

Pomelo Diplomacy: How a favorite Thai fruit advanced U.S. trade ties

APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration.
March 06 , 2024

A very brief look at the 100-year-old problem of the shortage in agricultural labor

Texas International Produce Association President & CEO Dante Galeazzi discusses workforce challenges in the produce industry.
November 08 , 2023

Vanguard International shares the future of black grapes

Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct, reflects on upcoming opportunities for black table grape varieties.
June 02 , 2023

Indian produce market brings new sights and distinctive smells

Crowded and noisy Chennai is home to almost nine million people on the southeast coast of the subcontinent.
May 30 , 2023

What did we hear at Fruit Logistica last week?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, discusses the Fruit Logistica conference, which took place last week in Berlin.
February 16 , 2023

What can we look forward to at Fruit Logistica next week?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, weighs in on the upcoming Fruit Logistica conference, which will be held in Berlin.
February 01 , 2023

Agro-Informatics trends transforming the industry in 2023

Agmatix CEO Ron Baruchi discusses 2023's upcoming tech trends for the produce industry.
January 09 , 2023

From the CEO’s desk: Branding fresh fruit

Vanguard's CEO Craig Stauffer reflects on the retail experience and branding for fresh fruit.
December 22 , 2022

U.S. will soon have access to methyl bromide-free Chilean grapes

Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register.
November 18 , 2022