Opinion

The Hass Horn: Price ranges stay stable despite volume surge

Avocado expert Avi Crane gives his predictions for Hass consumption in 2016.
January 15 , 2016

Harvest Update: Outlook for Chilean nectarines and plums

Baika Chilean Fruits product manager Thomas Jackson is hopeful for improved white nectarine export protocols, after a challenging 2015.
January 14 , 2016

Q&A: Chile's challenging Chinese cherry future

As cherries shift from a luxury to a common good in China, exporters need to adapt.
January 13 , 2016

The Packaging Pitch: Capitalizing on clean

Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at the "sea of confusing and conflicting information" in grocery aisles, and how the produce industry can benefit from the clean eating trend.
January 04 , 2016

Opinion: Get ready for the veg-olution

From the spiralizer to turmeric roots to #CleanEating, Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan looks at food trends that will shape 2016.
December 24 , 2015

Editorial: Study assaults produce eco footprint, puts data in a twist

It was a headline that first defied belief, then science; a damaging and misleading attack the fruit and vegetable industry must defend itself against.
December 21 , 2015

Opinion: Silence will result in the demise of the family farmer

California Citrus Mutual president Joel Nelsen argues growers need to listen to those that query farming practices and respond, not ignore.
December 08 , 2015

Opinion: Will 2016 be the year of the citrus?

Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan says it looks like the 'ruby red' tides of grapefruit consumption are beginning to change in the U.S.
November 27 , 2015

Q&A: Zespri eyes more Chinese kiwifruit production deals like Shaanxi MoU

Zespri COO Simon Limmer discusses kiwifruit production plans in China, where market growth is both an "amazing opportunity and a slightly ominous threat".
November 26 , 2015

Opinion: No hidden nasties

Lisa Cork says one of the simplest things fresh produce companies can do to boost sales is bring current food and heath trends to life on their packaging.
November 13 , 2015