Opinion

Opinion: attracting talent to the produce industry

Procacci's Kevin Delaney looks at how internships have changed in the produce industry and the important role played by the PMA.
May 23 , 2013

Opinion: the outlook for Australian produce imports

Michael Worthington says Australian growers need to consider how to deal with potentially higher fresh produce imports.
May 09 , 2013

The Packaging Pitch: apple marketing in Thailand

Lisa Cork discusses the shortcomings of apple packaging and presentation in Bangkok.
May 06 , 2013

Opinion: harvest mechanization far away but not distant

Arturo Calderón discusses advances in mechanical harvester development, shifting away from expensive prototypes.
April 05 , 2013

Opinion: Chilean blueberry industry and production recap 2012-13

Dole Berry Company field representative Todd Mauritz provides his analysis of this year's difficult Chilean blueberry deal.
April 01 , 2013

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

Q&A: a fresh look at food security and ag development

The United Nations' Kostas Stamoulis talks about food stability and lessons learned from Latin America.
March 18 , 2013

Opinion: price hikes put brakes on South African road freight

Gavin Kelly reflects on increased cost burdens for South African road freight, one of the nation's most taxed industries.
March 07 , 2013

Opinion: online farming attracts young, ag innovators

Budding agricultural professional Keron Bascombe discusses how technology can attract youth to farming.
February 27 , 2013

Opinion: asking the right questions about protected produce labels

Eric Viramontes is critical of limited labeling definitions surrounding protected horticultural products.
February 21 , 2013