Opinion

U.S. will soon have access to methyl bromide-free Chilean grapes

Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register.
November 18 , 2022

How does the UK stand at the end of 2022?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, analyzes the main challenges faced by the UK produce industry during 2022.
November 14 , 2022

Raspberry development in processing and fresh sectors

The global raspberry sector continues to grow, as it does with the other main berry types. Raspberries for fresh consumption have the biggest name in the marketplace, but processed berries are a major part of the berry industry.
April 14 , 2022

Opinion: The Rising Cost Produce Paradox 

Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer shares his thoughts on what the pricing surge means for the produce industry.
March 18 , 2022

Triumph in New York

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success.
December 24 , 2021

Opinion: Want to help the world while helping the industry? Reduce online out-of-stocks

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor argues that the following is key to lifting produce consumption: Better produce through superior varieties, innovative packs and blends, consistently available and promoted
September 15 , 2021

Opinion: How will we remember the UK's summer of 2021 in fresh produce?

John Giles, Divisional Director of Promar International, says the summer of 2021 is one we won’t forget in a hurry, and companies will need to be more resilient and better prepared than ever before.
September 13 , 2021

Opinion: How to safely return to the office

Vanguard CEO Craig Stauffer reveals his decision-making in what has become a complex and important matter for many businesses around the world.
September 02 , 2021

Opinion: The price of our loss in Afghanistan reminds the industry that reputation is a great store of value

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor says: "We are not a political site here at the Pundit. Yet we think the collapse of Afghanistan is filled with lessons and warnings for people in business."
August 17 , 2021

Opinion: Grower property rights victory almost a half-century in the making

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor provides opinion on the first Supreme Court case in this century to deal with labor law involving agricultural workers. 
July 27 , 2021