Opinion

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

100 million years of avocado history: A legacy of nature and human perseverance

Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit.
April 24 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH Ushers in a New Age in Natural Non-GMO Fruit Breeding

December 21 , 2023

A very brief look at the 100-year-old problem of the shortage in agricultural labor

Texas International Produce Association President & CEO Dante Galeazzi discusses workforce challenges in the produce industry.
November 08 , 2023

It’s not the nice ginger story that needs telling

Through trial and expensive error, Rodrigo Bedoya and his friends became the first exporters of fresh organic Peruvian ginger to the U.S. and Europe.
November 07 , 2023