Opinion
How might Trump's election impact the shipping industry?
In 2018, during his first administration, Trump's announcements of tariff increases prompted a significant front-loading of maritime imports as importers rushed to bring in goods before they went into effect in early 2019.
November 12 , 2024
President-elect Donald Trump says he's "the most pro-farmer president ever"
A look into Trump's responses to the American Farm Bureau Federation's questionnaire conducted before the elections on issues likely to impact farmers, ranchers, and rural communities in the next four years.
November 07 , 2024
Why does the world's third-largest fruit-producing country export only 2% of its production?
Jorge Souza, technical and project director of ABRAFRUTAS Brazil, details the geographic and demographic characteristics that have determined the structure of fruit production in the South American giant.
November 06 , 2024
Arm wrestling for the blues prices!
October 31 , 2024
The United States trade war with China could result in major losses for California tree nut producers
Colin A. Carter, Researcher and Professor of Economics at the University of California, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about his research on how the U.S./China trade war and revoking Chinas PNTR status could result in catastrophic losses for California tree-nut producers.
October 31 , 2024
Perspectives from IFPA 2024: Interview with Gerardo A. López, Commercial Director at Berry Lovers
Berry Lovers' commercial director talks about the company's mission and the challenges of the industry in Mexico.
October 29 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts: Korea's new blueberry source
Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert.
October 24 , 2024
Logistics optimization for perishable goods: Ensuring freshness from farm to table
Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate.
October 09 , 2024
The importance of due diligence in business dealings: Insights from the DRC
Many disputes could easily have been avoided by checking with the DRC and practicing due diligence before the sale. Everybody “takes a chance” occasionally, but is it worth taking the risk?
September 24 , 2024
Food price shocks, extreme weather and conflict drive world hunger
Conflict insecurity was the major driver of high acute food insecurity in 20 countries and territories, and the major reason why the 2024 outlook remains bleak in places like Palestine, Sudan and Haiti.
April 24 , 2024
