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

Opinion | What happens to the global food supply if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for six months?

There are strategic backstops for oil crises, but the food system has no equivalent infrastructure, writes Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO and Co-Founder of Helios AI.

April 06 , 2026

Opinion | Escalating conflict in the Middle East puts the global fertilizer market on alert once again

The deteriorated geopolitical landscape now adds a new layer of uncertainty, increasing volatility in both pricing and purchasing decisions.

March 30 , 2026

Opinion | Geopolitics reshapes the budget: How war is now a core variable in fresh fruit logistics

Armed conflicts are reshaping maritime routes, altering itineraries, and heightening the legal and financial exposure for every cargo, writes shipping expert Rafael Guarda Martínez.

March 04 , 2026

Opinion | The ebb and flow of tariffs and Brazil's new trade map

US tariffs forced the Latin American country to follow a long used in financial markets: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."

March 02 , 2026