Opinion

Q&A: Inaugural Arctic Apple campaign wrapped up quickly

Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) founder Neal Carter says consumers "overwhelmingly agreed" the market's first genetically modified apples tasted great, describing them as sweet and crispy.
January 24 , 2018

Opinion: Cool heads are needed as South African drought panic sets in

Janse Rabie says that amidst a province in crisis, Agri SA finds a surprising ally.
January 22 , 2018

Opinion: Technology is crucial to enhanced sustainability

Bjorn Thumas of Tomra says sustainability isn't just about environmental initiatives and corporate social responsibility.
January 10 , 2018

The Packaging Pitch: Going off piste with some thoughts on the future of food

Lisa Cork discusses how mindfulness can be applied in produce marketing with authenticity and transparency at the core of a Millennial-driven food future.
January 02 , 2018

Year 2017 in Review

Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks us through the biggest stories of 2017 while sharing a few personal "fruit firsts" and ideas for 2018.
December 27 , 2017

Opinion: Non-GMO madness

"I am not unilaterally for or against GMOs. I am in favor of knowing all the facts from both sides of the conversation and forming one’s own opinion," says Karen Caplan of Frieda's as a disclaimer.
December 19 , 2017

Opinion: Chavimochic expansion an agri-export project that's worth it for Peru

A third phase is set to quadruple the size of a large-scale irrigation project in the La Libertad region of northern Peru, says AGAP executive director Gabriel Amaro.
December 12 , 2017

Opinion: Technology could unleash the potential of India’s farmlands

A top executive from one of India's leading agricultural companies discusses the paradigm shift that is starting to take place in India - dubbed 'Farming 3.0'.
December 11 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: Reinventing the fresh produce department

Lisa Cork asks 'in the era when Millennials are asserting their spending power, have their wants and demands for the produce department changed?'
December 01 , 2017

Opinion: Expectations for Chile's high-volume cherry season

Agronomic engineer Juan Pablo Subercaseaux offers some advice to the industry for what could end up being a challenging season.
November 28 , 2017