Opinion

Opinion: muscadine, the great American super fruit

Whether you call them berries or grapes, muscadines pack a tasty, antixodiant-rich punch for Karen Caplan.
September 02 , 2013

Opinion: fruit as a source of functional food

Valerie Weinborn from UC Davis discusses antioxidants and the trade benefits fruits can have as functional food.
August 30 , 2013

Opinion: the importance of protecting export payments

Lawyer Inés de Ros Casacuberta discusses the tools fruit exporters can use to protect their interests from risk.
August 22 , 2013

Human capital must lead South African ag, says Karaan

University of Stellenbosch's Mohammed Karaan says South African agriculture needs to be advanced and humane.
August 19 , 2013

Opinion: DKNY fragrance brings whole new meaning to delicious apples

DKNY's Delicious Apples campaign shows 'outsiders' view fruit in a positive light.
August 13 , 2013

Opinion: currency and politics bring positive outlook for Aussie produce

The Australian dollar has fallen at almost twice the rate of currencies from competitors, prompting optimism from produce exporters.
August 07 , 2013

Opinion: simple policies offer best solutions for agriculture

VISER president Eric Viramontes explains that the best solutions for trade are typically the simplest.
July 29 , 2013

Opinion: the achievements of biological control in Chile

BioBichos' Marcos Gerding sheds light on Chile's history of insect introduction to control agricultural pests.
July 23 , 2013

Opinion: Peru's promise on the blueberry market

Peru's Federico Beltrán explains the potential for the Andean country in the growing blueberry market.
July 10 , 2013

Opinion: students speak up on agriculture education

Agriculture student Keron Bascombe expresses frustrations and possibilities for those learning the trade.
July 08 , 2013