Opinion


Q&A: What's in store for the 2014-15 Chilean blueberry deal?
Chile's Andres Armstrong believes Russia's produce ban could be more of a problem than an opportunity.
November 19 , 2014

Opinion: Juice traders, how do you sleep at night?
Finnwatch executive director Sonja Vartiala gives her account of the heated Natural Fruit trial against Andy Hall, revealing an unexpected twist in the story.
November 07 , 2014

Q&A: California attorneys "suing farmers as fast as they can"
With California's produce sector feeling the crunch, lobby group Western Growers is fighting for sensible decisions from state and federal governments.
November 04 , 2014

Opinion: what Chile must consider from Russia's import ban
International trade lawyer Karen Meier gives her take on the potential risks for Chileans boosting trade with Russia.
October 29 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: delving into the cultural context
Marketing expert Lisa Cork draws on a recent trip to Thailand to explain the importance of culture in packaging.
October 16 , 2014

Q&A: Ready Pac's marketing vision combines health with flavor
Ready Pac's Jay Ellis discusses the evolution of snacking and the segment's 'unlimited' growth opportunities.
September 26 , 2014

Opinion: why the U.S. needs to change its eating habits
Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses "Fruits & Veggies - More Matters" month.
September 18 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: a change of perspective
Lisa Cork discusses some simple ways produce companies can rethink their packaging messages for the better.
September 02 , 2014

Open letter: global solidarity campaign is independent of me
The Thai pineapple industry responded to an international support effort by telling Andy Hall to behave himself. The Briton's response? "This campaign was not instigated by me."
August 29 , 2014

Opinion: balancing technology and process to maintain your cold chain
C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld looks at the science of keeping cold chains in check in the modern world.
August 21 , 2014