Opinion

Q&A: Total Produce on the changing dynamics of European produce markets

The head of Europe's largest fresh produce distributor says a prolonged Russian import ban would lead to structural changes, but is upbeat about prospects for berries, organics and exotics in Mediterranean markets.
February 20 , 2015

The Hass Horn: U.S. avocado supply outlook, 2015 and beyond

An experienced avocado industry veteran reveals his forecasts for the market's future and supply sources.
February 19 , 2015

The Packaging Pitch: Nutrition frustration

Marketing expert Lisa Cork has a look at the legume-free Paleo diet.
February 13 , 2015

Opinion: Strategies to differentiate the Argentine blueberry industry

Carlos Stabile says the Argentine blueberry sector is moving "along the right path."
February 11 , 2015

Opinion: Asian flavors and other 2015 produce trends

Karen Caplan discusses how produce is taking the center stage at restaurants.
February 09 , 2015

Opinion: From apple juice to caramel apples - a 20-year journey to the same place

Food poisoning attorney Bill Marler says the cost of the recent U.S. Listeria outbreak will be huge.
February 03 , 2015

Opinion: The need for change in the avocado industry

With avocado consumption on a high note leading up to the Super Bowl, Equal Exchange's Jennie Msall calls for a transformation of the fruit's sourcing in light of last year's LA Times expose 'Product of Mexico'.
January 30 , 2015

Q&A: Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop in focus for the U.S., Canada

January 23 , 2015

Opinion: "Latin Americanizing" the banana industry

Banana Link's Alistair Smith urges Cutrale-Safra to focus on corporate social responsibility as the new owners of Chiquita.
January 20 , 2015

Opinion: Improving Mexican farmworker lives a shared responsibility

Fair Trade USA's Hannah Freeman provides an in-depth look at the good, the bad and the ugly on Mexican farms.
January 19 , 2015