Opinion
Opinion: Taste and texture are still the strongest hooks
Taste and pricing count for more than social and ethical concerns when it comes to buying fruit.
March 27 , 2012
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: the need for a better agricultural strategy in Peru
Peruvian Agri Institute director Juan José Gal'Lino discusses national strategy and the mistake of aspirational imitation.
March 12 , 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
Opinion: produce variety drives reduced sales and shrink
Growers, suppliers and retailers need to collaborate to drive up sales with carefully chosen produce.
March 06 , 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
Opinion: Fruit Logistica a taste of what's in store for international markets
BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio gives a wrap of her experience of Fruit Logistica and some interesting discoveries.
February 24 , 2012
