Opinion
Opinion: Best practices for achieving premium IQF banana
Carmen Popescu says banana is a difficult product, mainly because of its sticky texture and high amount of natural sugars.
February 17 , 2017
Opinion: Consumers and retailers can redefine what ‘quality’ means
Waitrose fruit buyer Amy Lance examines the tipping point for consumer when buying fruit and explores whether quality requirements do more to restrict trade than enhance it.
February 15 , 2017
Opinion: U.S. TPP withdrawal puts question mark over AGOA future
Hamlet Hlomendlini says South Africa may need to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with the U.S., given the uncertain future of the Africa Opportunity and Growth Act.
February 08 , 2017
Opinion: Buyers can often embellish PACA opinions on disputed loads
When buyers "shop around" for PACA opinions from different regional offices, they may risk compromising the opinion given if critical facts are missed.
February 03 , 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: A guide to perfection for IQF mangoes
"It is now clear that frozen fruit is preferred to canned fruit," says Svetlana Plotean of OctoFrost.
January 20 , 2017
E-grocery: Challenge or opportunity for reusable packaging?
IFCO CEO Wolfgang Orgeldinger looks at how the category has developed in Germany and Europe, and what part his company could play in an e-commerce future.
January 18 , 2017
Opinion: What’s up with mangoes from Down Under?
Frieda’s CEO Karen Caplan shares the lowdown on Australian mangos in the U.S. market, as volumes rise and new varieties are added to the mix.
January 04 , 2017
Year 2016 in Review
December 27 , 2016
Opinion: The Colombian peace deal and produce exports
Matt Aaron of Andes Fruits Colombia seeks to give an in-depth answer to the common question in dealing with the South American country - "where is our fruit?".
December 23 , 2016
