Opinion: it's the season to catch Hatch chile fever

Karen Caplan looks at the fanaticism that surrounds Hatch chiles, and the labeling laws in place to protect them.

July 11 , 2014

Opinion: assessing Joyvio's big blueberry bet

China's soil quality may not be the best, but that hasn't stopped investors from clamoring to grow blueberries.

June 20 , 2014

Opinion: what consumers can expect after the QR code

Negative experiences have turned many shoppers off QR codes, so what's next?

June 19 , 2014

Opinion: to brand or not to brand?

Bev Oster talks about how more branding has emerged in the produce industry and why.

June 16 , 2014

Opinion: what happened to the Guacapocalypse?

While the "Guacapocalyspe" has not happened, prices look set to surge if Mexico doesn't lift volumes significantly by Labor Day.

June 10 , 2014

Opinion: what's going on with Zespri?

Zespri's public response to its latest legal case is quite strange considering the amount of money in question.

June 06 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: staring at the future of retail

Lisa Cork gives a detailed account of her exposure to the Chinese online grocery shopping experience.

June 03 , 2014

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: seven-fold lemon price hike in Chile invites imports

Colin Fain looks out how just a small change in Chilean lemon production can have a dramatic effect on prices.

April 30 , 2014

Q&A: European Commission explains new Entry Price System for fruit & veg

The European Commission's Roger Waite explains a new import rule that has caused discontent in Morocco.

April 23 , 2014