Opinion: Pros and cons of club varieties

"With over 80 apple breeding programs around the world, the branded new variety scene will become a very crowded place," says John Winton of AgFirst.

August 14 , 2017

Opinion: The issues riddling organic will set the stage for 2018 Farm Bill

Melody Meyer takes a look at some of the key topics currently "vexing" the organic seal in the U.S.

August 11 , 2017

Opinion: Don’t just train your farmworkers - engage them

How have you engaged your frontline workers to monitor and verify your food safety protocols?

August 07 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: Know thy product, find thy consumer

Marketing expert Lisa Cork reveals five key steps to successful packaging, as well as the philosophy behind past campaigns in the produce sector.

August 01 , 2017

The Ogg Blogg: A visit to Bogotá's Paloquemao Market

Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks you through the Colombian capital's Paloquemao Market, where giant guanabanas (soursops) reign supreme alongside a colorful range of produce.

July 26 , 2017

Opinion: It's time for the world to start caring about coconuts

Fair Trade USA's Angie Crone says our growing love of coconut isn’t necessarily benefitting the many communities they come from.

July 19 , 2017

Opinion: The huge economic potential of breadfruit - Pt. 4

Michael McLaughlin of The Trees That Feed Foundation argues that in a country like Jamaica, "money does grow on trees."

July 04 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: Learning from dog food wellness marketing

What’s the difference between health and wellness? While the words seem similar, the difference is actually substantial.

July 03 , 2017

Opinion: Learning from the world's leading marketers

Bev Oster looks at how produce marketers can learn from other industries.

June 26 , 2017

Opinion: Is Amazon's deep dive into the Whole Foods brand worth US$13.7B?

Any significant investment In bricks and mortar would torpedo Amazon.com's coveted PE ratio, says Jim Prevor.

June 22 , 2017