Opinion

Opinion: It's time for the world to start caring about coconuts

Fair Trade USA's Angie Crone says our growing love of coconut isn’t necessarily benefitting the many communities they come from.
July 19 , 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

The Packaging Pitch: Learning from dog food wellness marketing

What’s the difference between health and wellness? While the words seem similar, the difference is actually substantial.
July 03 , 2017

Opinion: Learning from the world's leading marketers

Bev Oster looks at how produce marketers can learn from other industries.
June 26 , 2017

Opinion: Is Amazon's deep dive into the Whole Foods brand worth US$13.7B?

Any significant investment In bricks and mortar would torpedo Amazon.com's coveted PE ratio, says Jim Prevor.
June 22 , 2017

Q&A: Impacts of Buenaventura port strike on produce trade

While the port may only represent a small portion of trade, it is vital for growers and exporters in the country's southwest.
June 19 , 2017

Opinion: Breadfruit's post-harvest product potential - Pt. 3

Michael McLaughlin explains how the carbohydrate-rich breadfruit can be cooked in a variety of ways, providing huge benefit to many in developing countries.
June 05 , 2017

Opinion: Value-added boutique trade fairs give the full industry experience

Gustavo Yentzen explains the benefits more intimate trade shows can provide in an industry dominated by colossal-sized events.
June 02 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: How to find produce branding success in China

Marketing expert Lisa Cork gives some key points to consider when entering the Chinese market, with its very different culture to what many will be used to.
June 01 , 2017

Q&A: London Produce Show preview - Chef Gerry Ludwig talks "veg-centricity"

The corporate consulting chef will be giving the low down on research focused on identifying new U.S. trends and new menu options at the upcoming trade show.
May 30 , 2017