Opinion

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

Argentina Exports 2025: Pears and lemons are still in the lead

The country's agricultural sector is bouncing back but recovery has been slower than expected, due to years of economic crisis and deterioration,
March 24 , 2026

Solar radiation and refrigerated containers: An invisible problem in mango exports

In highly demanding markets, this phenomenon can be the difference between a successful arrival and a complex commercial claim.
March 13 , 2026

The internet is hating on America’s most iconic apple

Golden Globe-winning actor Sterling Brown has reignited the nation’s debate over the best apple by calling the Red Delicious “mealy” and “gross” on a viral episode of Subway Takes.
March 10 , 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

Asia and the Middle East: Two “very attractive” markets for Michoacán mangoes

In addition to the United States, the fruit’s largest destination, the Mexican state’s industry is ready for market expansion and a more organized operation.
February 12 , 2026

Guidelines with a grain of salt—and a lot more produce

With 60 to 90 percent of Americans' diets being ultra-processed, the new guidelines offer a fresh opportunity for whole foods.
January 31 , 2026

Opinion | Beyond supply and demand: The new geopolitical reality of agriculture

For years, the industry operated under the assumption of stability, writes international agribusiness consultant Giorgio Peirano. Today, that assumption is no longer valid.
January 30 , 2026

Opinion | What they don’t tell you about big agricultural trade shows (but we all secretly know)

Annelle Whyte, Senior Brand & Marketing Advisor at Komet Irrigation and a survivor of *many* trade shows, argues the human connection in these events will never be replaced by glossy brochures.
January 22 , 2026