Opinion
The Ogg Blogg: A visit to Bogotá's Paloquemao Market
Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks you through the Colombian capital's Paloquemao Market, where giant guanabanas (soursops) reign supreme alongside a colorful range of produce.
July 26 , 2017
Opinion: The huge economic potential of breadfruit - Pt. 4
Michael McLaughlin of The Trees That Feed Foundation argues that in a country like Jamaica, "money does grow on trees."
July 04 , 2017
Opinion: Fair Trade mangoes deliver flavor and impact
Fair Trade USA's Gesner Cledo Nozil explains how the program is delivering real benefits to small-holder Haitian mango farmers.
May 26 , 2017
Opinion: Stained quality facts in Mexican mangoes
Nissa Pierson tackles the challenging issues of weather, uniformity and sap injury in an in-depth look at the mango sector.
March 01 , 2017
Opinion: Why bother planting breadfruit trees? Pt. 2
In part two of four, Michael McLaughlin of the Trees That Feed Foundation explains how and why more than 100,000 tree have been planted despite the fact that the fruit doesn't produce fertile seeds.
February 21 , 2017
Opinion: How breadfruit became a staple food in the Caribbean - Pt. 1
Michael McLaughlin of the Trees That Feed Foundation tells the story of how the organization came to be and explains how the protein-rich breadfruit has benefited families all over the world.
January 31 , 2017
Opinion: Angelcot, a collaborative success story
Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan gives her take on a "heavenly" white apricot available for a short period.
May 14 , 2014
Opinion: U.S. lime prices soar on Mexican supply issues
Agronometrics CEO Colin Fain looks at the "astounding" price hike seen for Mexican limes this year.
March 19 , 2014
Opinion: the battle for banana livelihoods
Banana Link's Alistair Smith analyzes the pressures that are putting many growers out of business.
February 07 , 2014
Opinion: the future of blueberries in China
Recent investments and market trends paint a hopeful picture for blueberries in China.
December 12 , 2012
