Opinion


Opinion: Russia's adoption of organic food standards - pros, cons and prejudice
Irina Koziy looks at Russia's proposed organic law and whether the category could actually take off.
December 20 , 2012

Opinion: does the British banana market make sense?
Banana Link's Alistair Smith questions whether trade will move from value-stripping to value enhancement.
December 17 , 2012

Opinion: understanding South Africa's farm strikes
Agri Wes-Cape's Porchia Adams explains the impact of Western Cape labor unrest.
December 14 , 2012

Opinion: the future of blueberries in China
Recent investments and market trends paint a hopeful picture for blueberries in China.
December 12 , 2012

Opinion: adapting to the onslaught of new apple varieties
Smiles may be big in the apple industry, but John Reeves says better varietal management is needed.
December 11 , 2012

Opinion: agricultural biotechnology and Africa’s strategic interests
Calestous Juma urges African nations to pursue agricultural technologies to encourage national security.
December 07 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: innovative and eye-catching ideas from Fresh Summit
Lisa Cork analyzes the packaging hits and misses at this year's Fresh Summit.
November 13 , 2012

Q&A: trends in Chinese produce supply and consumption
PMA China consultant Mabel Zhuang talks about interesting produce trends in the middle kingdom.
November 07 , 2012

Opinion: why is the Chilean export sector so weak?
Jorge Neira discusses how the Chilean fruit industry can be given better attention.
November 01 , 2012

Climate change: calculating the impacts on Chilean blueberries
Dr Rodrigo Cazanga discusses studies into the effects of climate change on blueberries in Chile's Maule region.
October 26 , 2012