Opinion | Yes, it rained in California. Here’s why that doesn’t matter.

The fresh produce is marked by volatility, but stakeholders often forget that not everything is an act of God event. Pandol Brothers', John Pandol, writes about the role human decision plays in the inherent uncertainties in the produce industry.

October 29 , 2025

California Citrus Mutual CEO: "Average pricing simply does not work for California producers"

In the face of trade disruptions and market shifts, California Citrus Mutual CEO and President Casey Creamer says the sector will continue to adapt to premium market varieties that “can't be grown elsewhere in the world the way that we grow them here.”

July 21 , 2025

Understanding the importance of cherries for Chile to face the challenges of the future

Rodrigo Estevez, Commercial Manager of Prize discusses the relevance of cherries for Chile, the current outlook and main statistics, and how to face the challenges of the future.

May 30 , 2025

Quality culture in the mango industry: considerations and reflections

Quality is an important factor in the mango industry. Engineer and consultant, Armando Gerstl, discusses its relevance.

May 23 , 2025

Present and future of Peruvian agriculture exports

David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, analyzed the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats of the sector, as well as the main milestones of the industry.

March 07 , 2025

The impact of Trump's political measures on the global fruit and vegetable industry

Three major pillars in the vegetable and fruit global industry field speak about the potential effects the United States' new agricultural policies might have on the sector.

January 22 , 2025

2024 Southern citrus season falls short

Top Info President, Betina Ernst analyzes the causes behind 2024's drop in citrus exports from the Southern Hemisphere.

January 16 , 2025

Trump's deportation plans threaten two-thirds of U.S. crop farmworkers - report

According to the USDA, in 2020–22, 32% of crop farmworkers were U.S.-born, 7% were immigrants who had obtained U.S. citizenship, and 19% were other authorized immigrants (primarily permanent residents or green-card holders). The remaining 42% held no work authorization.

December 17 , 2024

Pisco Tequila Pisco, good combo for a great hangover, don't you think?

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.

November 21 , 2024

Perspectives IFPA 2024: Interview with Amber Maloney and Nick Wishnatzki of Wish Farms on Florida blueberries

An exclusive interview with the Wish Farms team about Florida berries and the effort to boost blueberry sales.

November 12 , 2024