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

Opinion: Changing school food starts with changing minds

Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners president Greg Christian gives his take on effective ways of getting school kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

February 24 , 2017

Opinion: The time is right and the need is great for an organic check-off

The Organic Trade Association's Laura Batcha believes the organic supply chain needs to invest back into its movement to ensure its future.

February 22 , 2017

Opinion: Why bother planting breadfruit trees? Pt. 2

In part two of four, Michael McLaughlin of the Trees That Feed Foundation explains how and why more than 100,000 tree have been planted despite the fact that the fruit doesn't produce fertile seeds.

February 21 , 2017

Opinion: Best practices for achieving premium IQF banana

Carmen Popescu says banana is a difficult product, mainly because of its sticky texture and high amount of natural sugars.

February 17 , 2017

Opinion: Consumers and retailers can redefine what ‘quality’ means

Waitrose fruit buyer Amy Lance examines the tipping point for consumer when buying fruit and explores whether quality requirements do more to restrict trade than enhance it.

February 15 , 2017

Opinion: U.S. TPP withdrawal puts question mark over AGOA future

Hamlet Hlomendlini says South Africa may need to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with the U.S., given the uncertain future of the Africa Opportunity and Growth Act.

February 08 , 2017

Opinion: Buyers can often embellish PACA opinions on disputed loads

When buyers "shop around" for PACA opinions from different regional offices, they may risk compromising the opinion given if critical facts are missed.

February 03 , 2017