Opinion

Opinion: Chile must protect perishable exports from strikes

Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes argues for a law to protect fruit exporters and food security from strikes.
June 27 , 2013

Opinion: Chilean bill may bring benefits to seasonal farm work

Álvaro Varas del Canto discusses Chile's latest migrant labor bill and its potential impacts on the fruit industry.
June 18 , 2013

Opinion: what lies behind Murdock's tilt for full Dole ownership?

Just weeks after Dole canceled a share repurchase scheme, its chairman now wants to personally buy all remaining stock.
June 12 , 2013

Opinion: the potential of Colombia's changing Orinoquia region

Enrique Villegas explains how producers can keep up with changes in Colombia's Orinoquia region.
May 30 , 2013

Opinion: ag policies should unite social and industry development

Eric Viramontes argues for agricultural policy that keeps social development in mind.
May 28 , 2013

Opinion: citrus remains largest category in Russian produce market

Citrus imports have stayed strong in Russia despite increased competition with Polish apples.
May 27 , 2013

Opinion: facing challenges in blueberry production

Driscoll’s Alejandro Sanhueza explains how Chile can remain a world leader in blueberry exports.
May 24 , 2013

Opinion: attracting talent to the produce industry

Procacci's Kevin Delaney looks at how internships have changed in the produce industry and the important role played by the PMA.
May 23 , 2013

Opinion: is produce really riding the foodie revolution wave?

Dawn Gray says the produce industry needs to do much more to align itself with the public's growing interest in gourmet food.
May 15 , 2013

Opinion: the mountains and valleys that define Colombian agriculture

Enrique Villegas gives a background lesson on Colombia, a growing country with significant agricultural opportunities.
May 10 , 2013