Opinion

Opinion: to brand or not to brand?

Bev Oster talks about how more branding has emerged in the produce industry and why.
June 16 , 2014

Opinion: what happened to the Guacapocalypse?

While the "Guacapocalyspe" has not happened, prices look set to surge if Mexico doesn't lift volumes significantly by Labor Day.
June 10 , 2014

Opinion: what tax reform means for Chilean agribusiness

Tax reform is the hottest political topic in Chile right now. Tomas Vio explains what it will mean for growers.
June 09 , 2014

Opinion: what's going on with Zespri?

Zespri's public response to its latest legal case is quite strange considering the amount of money in question.
June 06 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: staring at the future of retail

Lisa Cork gives a detailed account of her exposure to the Chinese online grocery shopping experience.
June 03 , 2014

Opinion: Angelcot, a collaborative success story

Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan gives her take on a "heavenly" white apricot available for a short period.
May 14 , 2014

Opinion: seven-fold lemon price hike in Chile invites imports

Colin Fain looks out how just a small change in Chilean lemon production can have a dramatic effect on prices.
April 30 , 2014

Q&A: European Commission explains new Entry Price System for fruit & veg

The European Commission's Roger Waite explains a new import rule that has caused discontent in Morocco.
April 23 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: the good and bad news about driving consumption

Lisa Cork questions how produce marketers are selling their product in light of a recent U.K. health study.
April 21 , 2014

Opinion: how to win the claim game

Jan van de Ven looks at how fruit traders can protect themselves in dealing with the 'subjective' concept of quality.
April 17 , 2014