Opinion

The Packaging Pitch: the good and bad news about driving consumption

Lisa Cork questions how produce marketers are selling their product in light of a recent U.K. health study.
April 21 , 2014

Opinion: how to win the claim game

Jan van de Ven looks at how fruit traders can protect themselves in dealing with the 'subjective' concept of quality.
April 17 , 2014

Opinion: U.S. lime prices soar on Mexican supply issues

Agronometrics CEO Colin Fain looks at the "astounding" price hike seen for Mexican limes this year.
March 19 , 2014

Opinion: the battle for banana livelihoods

Banana Link's Alistair Smith analyzes the pressures that are putting many growers out of business.
February 07 , 2014

Opinion: sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, and produce

Procacci's Kevin Delaney evokes Led Zeppelin in a call for the produce industry to improve its appeal.
January 21 , 2014

Opinion: winter citrus brightens cold weather gloom

Karen Caplan discusses the king of the winter fruit season, and some of its most interesting princedoms.
January 13 , 2014

Opinion: ground rules for establishing produce safety

Eric Viramontes establishes basic rules to make food safety a priority and keep companies ahead of the game.
March 20 , 2013

Opinion: the future of blueberries in China

Recent investments and market trends paint a hopeful picture for blueberries in China.
December 12 , 2012

Fruit Fanatic: the quest for the Engkala

Rolf Blancke describes the search for a rare creamy fruit that is being swallowed up by palm oil plantations.
September 24 , 2012

Opinion: U.S. helps Pakistan's mango exports grow

Pakistan is poised to increase its mango shipments thanks to U.S. help on post harvest infrastructure.
July 03 , 2012