Opinion
Opinion | When denial costs millions: The true HLB risk to Latin American citrus
Agribusiness specialist Giorgio Peirano says the region has failed to properly respond to the devastating risk presented by HLB, a plague that some in the Southern Cone refuse to acknowledge.
December 08 , 2025
US Produce industry speaks up: The potential impact of the upcoming USMCA agreement review
The 2026 joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will take place next July. Leading grower organizations are speaking up to ensure industry interests are considered in upcoming trade talks.
December 01 , 2025
How Milei's policies and global trends are reshaping Argentina's citrus export landscape
The Latin American country has long suffered from a tumultuous economy, but the arrival of President Javier Milei seems to be giving the citrus sector the stability it needed to start bouncing back.
November 05 , 2025
Opinion | Yes, it rained in California. Here’s why that doesn’t matter.
The fresh produce is marked by volatility, but stakeholders often forget that not everything is an act of God event. Pandol Brothers', John Pandol, writes about the role human decision plays in the inherent uncertainties in the produce industry.
October 29 , 2025
California Citrus Mutual CEO: "Average pricing simply does not work for California producers"
In the face of trade disruptions and market shifts, California Citrus Mutual CEO and President Casey Creamer says the sector will continue to adapt to premium market varieties that “can't be grown elsewhere in the world the way that we grow them here.”
July 21 , 2025
Understanding the importance of cherries for Chile to face the challenges of the future
Rodrigo Estevez, Commercial Manager of Prize discusses the relevance of cherries for Chile, the current outlook and main statistics, and how to face the challenges of the future.
May 30 , 2025
Quality culture in the mango industry: considerations and reflections
Quality is an important factor in the mango industry. Engineer and consultant, Armando Gerstl, discusses its relevance.
May 23 , 2025
Present and future of Peruvian agriculture exports
David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, analyzed the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats of the sector, as well as the main milestones of the industry.
March 07 , 2025
The impact of Trump's political measures on the global fruit and vegetable industry
Three major pillars in the vegetable and fruit global industry field speak about the potential effects the United States' new agricultural policies might have on the sector.
January 22 , 2025
2024 Southern citrus season falls short
Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere.
January 16 , 2025



