Opinion

Opinion: promoting fruit value where it counts

VISER president Eric Viramontes asks why the fruit industry has not attracted consumer loyalty.
July 04 , 2013

The Packaging Pitch: I love men! (as shoppers that is)

Lisa Cork analyzes some man-targeting packaging that the produce industry could take on board.
July 01 , 2013

The Hass Horn: July-August 2013 North American avocado supply outlook

Avi Crane gives a rundown of upcoming avocado supply dynamics between the U.S., Mexico, Peru and Chile.
June 28 , 2013

Opinion: Chile must protect perishable exports from strikes

Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes argues for a law to protect fruit exporters and food security from strikes.
June 27 , 2013

Opinion: Chilean bill may bring benefits to seasonal farm work

Álvaro Varas del Canto discusses Chile's latest migrant labor bill and its potential impacts on the fruit industry.
June 18 , 2013

Opinion: what lies behind Murdock's tilt for full Dole ownership?

Just weeks after Dole canceled a share repurchase scheme, its chairman now wants to personally buy all remaining stock.
June 12 , 2013

Opinion: the potential of Colombia's changing Orinoquia region

Enrique Villegas explains how producers can keep up with changes in Colombia's Orinoquia region.
May 30 , 2013

Opinion: ag policies should unite social and industry development

Eric Viramontes argues for agricultural policy that keeps social development in mind.
May 28 , 2013

Opinion: citrus remains largest category in Russian produce market

Citrus imports have stayed strong in Russia despite increased competition with Polish apples.
May 27 , 2013

Opinion: facing challenges in blueberry production

Driscoll’s Alejandro Sanhueza explains how Chile can remain a world leader in blueberry exports.
May 24 , 2013