Opinion
The Hass Horn: Avocado scarcity endures ahead of Cinco de Mayo
"The law of supply and demand has been revised. I hope that my conclusion is erroneous," says Avi Crane.
April 12 , 2017
Opinion: Emerging countries must avoid globalization ‘paradox’
Camposol independent board member Raul Fernandez says that in developed countries, there has not been the same advance in the education of the population as in the demand for labor.
April 10 , 2017
Opinion: Three key takeaways from Sanitary Transportation of Food rule
Do you ship food in the U.S.? If so, this new rule which is part of FSMA will likely affect you.
April 07 , 2017
Opinion: South African credit downgrade 'will definitely hurt farmers'
Agri SA economist Hamlet Hlomendlini believes the the downgrade will 'definitely' hurt farmers and could increase production costs.
April 06 , 2017
Opinion: Why do banana farmers organize?
The Equal Exchange's Mildred Alvarado explains why small-scale banana growers need to group together, and the challenges of doing so.
March 23 , 2017
Opinion: Taking responsibility from seed to plate
Greg Christian asks how communities and businesses would look if the produce industry worked directly with food preparers to serve delicious meals every time.
March 16 , 2017
Opinion: Using social media in the produce industry
A commitment to social media should not be taken lightly and requires patience, from choosing who to follow and what to post to the way you engage.
March 07 , 2017
Opinion: Stained quality facts in Mexican mangoes
Nissa Pierson tackles the challenging issues of weather, uniformity and sap injury in an in-depth look at the mango sector.
March 01 , 2017
Opinion: Finding inspiration at Portland's Organicology
Mayra Velazquez de León discusses an event that has grown from "small but passionate" to a large and inspiring fair that celebrates the organic revolution.
February 28 , 2017
The Hass Horn: U.S. avocado consumption trend reversed in early 2017
For over a decade avocado consumption in North America has increased at a steady pace, but this has changed in the first eight weeks of 2017.
February 27 , 2017
