Opinion
Q&A: As the big players move in, what does fair trade actually mean?
Oke USA's Jessica Jones-Hughes looks at the changes at play in the fair trade banana game, and how a new web documentary aims to promote the category.
March 04 , 2016
Fresh Takes: A starring role to boost consumption
The PMA's Krystle Dowling discusses a recent trip to Hollywood to talk with top studio reps about placing more produce in TV and film.
March 03 , 2016
Opinion: Could retailer pollinator policy jeopardize bee and grower well-being?
A Bayer bee care expert says supermarket policies banning certain pesticides may promote "less efficient chemistries", leading to pest resistance and yield losses for growers.
March 01 , 2016
Opinion: Could more commercial crops be irrigated with desalinated water?
Chilean Union Association of Irrigation and Drainage president Luis Gurovich believes the change is possible.
February 29 , 2016
Opinion: Three lessons learned from Fruit Logistica
Robinson Fresh director of sales Gary York provides three take-homes from trade fair Fruit Logistica.
February 26 , 2016
Q&A: SanLucar's multi-faceted approach to raising fruit consumption, standards
Being on the move in new growing regions while maintaining strict quality and social standards does not make for easy business.
February 18 , 2016
Opinion: Got a new kiwifruit? Introduce your brand!
Marketer Bev Oster delves into how produce companies can successfully make consumers aware of new offerings.
February 11 , 2016
Q&A: Driscoll's applies fresh approach to ag labor relations
Soren Bjorn of Driscoll's outlines the group's labor dialogue strategy across the board, while also revealing an innovative new Fair Trade USA pilot program in Baja California.
February 03 , 2016
Opinion: Fresh produce as medicine
Some progressive healthcare providers in the U.S. are beginning to offer "produce prescriptions". Karen Caplan shares her thoughts.
February 01 , 2016
Opinion: Could the MDP have prevented the Dole lettuce Listeria outbreak?
Food poisoning attorney Bill Marler looks back at the Microbiological Data Program (MDP) which was dismantled by the Obama government.
January 26 , 2016
