Opinion
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The Packaging Pitch: the art of the "need fulfilled"
Packaging expert Lisa Cork takes a look at 'specific need' marketing for health benefits.
October 03 , 2012
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Opinion: disease resistant cacao cultivars key for small farmers
Gioconda García Santamaría discusses Ecuador's efforts to make its third-largest export crop more productive.
October 01 , 2012
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The Hass-Horn: October-December U.S. avocado supply outlook
Avi Crane talks about the remarkable rise of avocado consumption and makes forecasts for supplying countries in Q4.
September 26 , 2012
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Fruit Fanatic: the quest for the Engkala
Rolf Blancke describes the search for a rare creamy fruit that is being swallowed up by palm oil plantations.
September 24 , 2012
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Opinion: Biofortification is an obstacle to food justice
Bob Phelps talks about why access to a diverse diet is a better solution to addressing malnutrition than genetics.
September 12 , 2012
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Opinion: the Caribbean's challenge to control Black Sigatoka
Better control of banana disease Black Sigatoka in the Caribbean would foster economic and social stability.
September 10 , 2012
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Opinion: the dual drought grip on U.S. agriculture
Juanita Gaglio looks at how climate and labor-related droughts are impacting U.S. agriculture.
September 05 , 2012
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Opinion: blueberries are the Peruvian export star
Federico Beltrán Molina takes an in-depth look at Peru's blueberry potential and competitive threats.
September 04 , 2012
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The Packaging Pitch: competing to own low calorie count
Packaging marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at how fresh produce can harness the low calorie pitch.
September 03 , 2012
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Opinion: the dire state of FDA recall announcement delays
Foodborne illness lawyer Bill Marler slams the FDA's slow response to the recent salmonella outbreak.
August 30 , 2012