Opinion: the 'huge potential' for Chilean fruit in India

An FTA could make India "capable of consuming all of Chile's produce", says a leading fruit importer.

March 23 , 2012

Opinion: Toxic chemicals in U.S. packaging must go

The FDA is to decide by the end of this month whether to ban bisphenol-A from all food packaging.

March 20 , 2012

Opinion: the importance of mango ripening programs

National Mango Board executive director William Watson makes a case for ready to eat programs.

March 15 , 2012

Opinion: fine tuning refrigerated cargo loading to avoid losses

Taking the right steps for packing fruit for shipment is crucial for export success advises Crowley Maritime.

March 08 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point

Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.

March 01 , 2012

Opinion: agricultural insurance should not be mandatory

Argentine agriculture consultant Arturo Navarro talks insurance and what is needed to supply with predictability.

February 28 , 2012

The Hass-Horn: Peru's avocados set to take U.S. by storm

The future looks bright for Peruvian avocados as long as exporters make informed judgments.

February 16 , 2012

Opinion: retailers need to get their act together with marketing messages

Golden Sun Marketing owner Don Goodwin discusses some disturbing trends in the fresh produce retail space.

February 13 , 2012

Opinion: the food industry paradox between the U.S. and Peru

Peruvian Agri Institute president Mario Salazar discusses obesity, food waste and inspiration from Trader Joe's.

February 09 , 2012

Opinion: the emerging tool of water footprinting for agricultural performance

Landcare Research advisor Anthony Hume discusses the importance of water footprinting in horticultural supply chains, using New Zealand's kiwifruit industry as an example.

February 07 , 2012