Opinion

Opinion: the outlook for Australian produce imports

Michael Worthington says Australian growers need to consider how to deal with potentially higher fresh produce imports.
May 09 , 2013

The Packaging Pitch: apple marketing in Thailand

Lisa Cork discusses the shortcomings of apple packaging and presentation in Bangkok.
May 06 , 2013

Opinion: ag leaders must innovate or die

Eric Viramontes argues that agricultural leaders cannot rely on good reputation alone. They must innovate.
April 29 , 2013

Opinion: finding solutions for young farmers

Young agricultural professional Keron Bascombe reflects on what sets successful new farmers in the Caribbean apart.
April 24 , 2013

Opinion: why did Chilean grapes suffer in the U.S. market?

Isabel Quiroz reflects on the "foolishness" that overwhelmed the U.S. market with low quality Chilean grapes this season.
April 23 , 2013

Fruit Fanatic: hunting for rare trees in Puerto Rico

Rolf Blancke tells of expats in Puerto Rico with rich and colorful rare fruit collections.
April 08 , 2013

Opinion: harvest mechanization far away but not distant

Arturo Calderón discusses advances in mechanical harvester development, shifting away from expensive prototypes.
April 05 , 2013

Opinion: surviving Panama's banana crisis cooperatively

Banana Link's Alistair Smith tells of a group of Panamanian growers selling fair trade fruit to Europe.
April 03 , 2013

Opinion: Chilean blueberry industry and production recap 2012-13

Dole Berry Company field representative Todd Mauritz provides his analysis of this year's difficult Chilean blueberry deal.
April 01 , 2013

Opinion: ground rules for establishing produce safety

Eric Viramontes establishes basic rules to make food safety a priority and keep companies ahead of the game.
March 20 , 2013