Opinion | Yet another hurdle for the South African citrus industry

New levies are now final and are likely to remain in place at least up to the end of this administration, writes CGA CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele,

August 04 , 2026

Opinion | The Latin American neighbors want good fruit

The commonalities within the region perfectly complement a highly diverse offer, writes Betina Ernst, agricultural engineer and President at consulting firm Top Info Marketing.

July 23 , 2026

Opinion | Tariffs protect key Brazilian ag exports, but table grapes remain on alert

As the one of the only ag categories not exempted from the levies, producers risk losing competitiveness, writes Margarete Boteon, horticultural researcher at Cepea.

July 22 , 2026

Opinion | Genetics, scale, and strategy: The three decades shifting Mexican blueberries

New genetics and a multilateral effort brought turned the Aztec country into a berry powerhouse, writes Miguel Ángel Curiel, Driscoll’s local General Director.

July 16 , 2026

Opinion | Failing to renew the USMCA would increase tariff uncertainty and harm Americans

A prolonged review process would heighten trade policy uncertainty, which is already elevated by the president’s current and pending tariffs, writes Alex Durante, Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation.

June 29 , 2026

The silent blueberry revolution in Georgia: A unique integration model at the gates of Eurasia

IBO president Mario Steta analyzes the Caucasian country's emerging industry, highlighting its vertical technological leap and geopolitical advantages.

June 19 , 2026

Opinion | Zimbabwe’s blueberry boom keeps building momentum

The African country is investing big in new acreage, novel varieties, and unlocking international markets, writes Linda Nielsen, CEO of Horticultural Development Council.

June 15 , 2026

Opinion | Blueberry, the new candy for children and adults

The berry has positioned itself as the superhero of the fruit world, writes Betina Ernst, agricultural engineer and President at consulting firm Top Info Marketing. 

May 19 , 2026

Opinion | Morocco works! (and it can work even better)

IBO Chairman Mario Steta praises the emerging top blueberry grower, but says a lot more can be done to further boost the African nation's producing power.

May 11 , 2026

Opinion | Why fresh produce shippers are quietly moving away from transactional freight relationships

Nate Schwandt, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Alpha Zero Logistics, explains why the spot market shouldn't be a strategy, but a backstop.

April 27 , 2026