Opinion
Opinion: Poland and Turkey have much in common with horticulture
John Giles of Promar International says both Poland and Turkey have lots of good fruit, ambitious export plans, and well-informed management.
July 29 , 2019
Opinion: Produce and politics
When politics in produce goes beyond policy regarding food production and consumption, it's up to the industry to point out the long-term consequences, says Oster & Associates president Bev Oster.
June 19 , 2019
Opinion: Inaugural Global Grape Summit gathers the best and the brightest
Jim Prevor, the Perishable Pundit, provides his insights on some of the biggest issues confronting the modern table grape industry. These issues will be addressed at next week's Global Grape Summit, co-located with the London Produce Show and Conference. You should be in the room where it happens.
May 30 , 2019
Perishable Pundit: The words that can't be spoken
Jim Prevor asks: "Who is buying product not in compliance with leafy greens metrics and where are the industry leaders stepping up to solve this problem?"
April 11 , 2019
Opinion: Passion vs. efficiency
Nic Jooste of Rotterdam-based Cool Fresh International provides a European branding specialist’s observations in New York.
February 21 , 2019
Opinion: Trade show miscalculations can affect your business
Jim Prevor of Produce Business says there are myriad ways exhibiting at trade shows and industry events can lead to positive outcomes, but often not in a way the division paying for the booth will recognize.
February 14 , 2019
Opinion: Round mango market difficulties ahead - The squeezed squeeze back
Having investigated the upcoming massive shortage of round mangoes in the U.S. market, Nissa Pierson of Crespo Organic Mangoes gives her unique take on the situation.
February 07 , 2019
Opinion: Brexit cowardice
Jim Prevor, editor-in-chief of Produce Business magazine, says that many supporters of Brexit have fallen into the trap of imagining a closed, sheltered society.
January 28 , 2019
Opinion: Now is the time for collaboration
Bev Oster of Oster & Associates argues that produce companies could benefit greatly by considering their relationships with suppliers and customers as partnerships.
January 07 , 2019
The Biocontrol Brief: An introduction to the world of natural enemies
This is the first in a new series of articles on biocontrol and Integrated Pest Management by UAV-IQ Precision Agriculture.
January 02 , 2019
