Opinion

Q&A: Russian ban just one crisis of many for Greek growers

Incofruit-Hellas president George Frangistas speaks about how his country's produce industry is holding up a year after the Russian embargo was announced.
August 07 , 2015

Harvest Update: Chilean W. Murcott mandarins to be picked and loaded soon

Baika Chilean Fruits product manager Ignazio Spadaro discusses the outlook for Chile's upcoming late variety mandarin season.
July 23 , 2015

Opinion: California drought stabilizing West Coast truckload market

C.H. Robinson’s John Stenderup has 'no doubt' the produce and trucking industries will be able to rise to the challenge of water shortages in the Golden State.
July 16 , 2015

Opinion: There’s more to the pollinator story than neonics

California Citrus Mutual's CEO Joel Nelsen believes 'salient points' were omitted from the long-awaited White House strategy to improve pollinator health.
July 13 , 2015

Q&A: Early West Coast crops and pack flexibility in the spotlight

Oppy's Jason Fung looks at the summer campaign ahead for BC blueberries, and is upbeat about Aussie citrus and New Zealand kiwifruit.
June 26 , 2015

Opinion: Waging war on 'healthier' foods

Lisa Cork says it's interesting to see just how much sugar is prevalent in the average 'healthy' Western diet.
June 01 , 2015

Opinion: Fruits and vegetables are becoming barbecues' main event

Frieda’s Specialty Produce's CEO Karen Caplan talks about what unconventional food can be grilled in the backyard this summer.
May 28 , 2015

Editor's Note: Fuerza Atacama - After the flood, a view from the mud

April 17 , 2015

Q&A: Total Produce on the changing dynamics of European produce markets

The head of Europe's largest fresh produce distributor says a prolonged Russian import ban would lead to structural changes, but is upbeat about prospects for berries, organics and exotics in Mediterranean markets.
February 20 , 2015

The Hass Horn: U.S. avocado supply outlook, 2015 and beyond

An experienced avocado industry veteran reveals his forecasts for the market's future and supply sources.
February 19 , 2015