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: is produce really riding the foodie revolution wave?

Dawn Gray says the produce industry needs to do much more to align itself with the public's growing interest in gourmet food.
May 15 , 2013

Opinion: the mountains and valleys that define Colombian agriculture

Enrique Villegas gives a background lesson on Colombia, a growing country with significant agricultural opportunities.
May 10 , 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: ag leaders must innovate or die

Eric Viramontes argues that agricultural leaders cannot rely on good reputation alone. They must innovate.
April 29 , 2013

Opinion: finding solutions for young farmers

Young agricultural professional Keron Bascombe reflects on what sets successful new farmers in the Caribbean apart.
April 24 , 2013

Fruit Fanatic: hunting for rare trees in Puerto Rico

Rolf Blancke tells of expats in Puerto Rico with rich and colorful rare fruit collections.
April 08 , 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: surviving Panama's banana crisis cooperatively

Banana Link's Alistair Smith tells of a group of Panamanian growers selling fair trade fruit to Europe.
April 03 , 2013