Opinion: What’s up with mangoes from Down Under?

Frieda’s CEO Karen Caplan shares the lowdown on Australian mangos in the U.S. market, as volumes rise and new varieties are added to the mix.

January 04 , 2017

Year 2016 in Review

December 27 , 2016

Opinion: The Colombian peace deal and produce exports

Matt Aaron of Andes Fruits Colombia seeks to give an in-depth answer to the common question in dealing with the South American country - "where is our fruit?".

December 23 , 2016

The Hass Horn: 2017 Avocado Outlook

Industry veteran Avi Crane gives his thoughts on expected Californian supply declines, in contrast to growth from sources like the Dominican Republic and Peru.

December 23 , 2016

The Packaging Pitch: The secret behind a great fresh produce brand

If you haven't heard of WASGIJ, it's 'jigsaw' spelled backwards and also an analogy for finding the clues to creating great brands.

December 22 , 2016

Opinion: Tackling preservation challenges in avocados

OctoFrost Group's Carmen Popescu discusses freezing techniques for a food that has increasingly become part or the Western diet, including her own - the avocado.

December 12 , 2016

Opinion: Produce marketing trends to watch in 2017

From mobile marketing to getting the attention of Millennials, Bev Oster discusses key trends to watch for the year ahead. 

December 08 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Mexico's internal issues a greater threat to avocados than Trump

There are numerous legal tactics to limit the impacts of any tariffs on importers, says avocado industry veteran Avi Crane.

November 15 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Impacts of the Mexican avocado strike

Avi Crane expects the USDA to 'fast-track' Colombia and South Africa's market access applications in the wake of the Mexican avocado strike.

October 20 , 2016

Opinion: California produces stellar citrus crop against the odds

Joel Nelsen says the HLB fight has pushed industry costs up even further than before, but has high hopes for what looks set to be a tasty season.

September 26 , 2016