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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.

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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.

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Opinion: facing challenges in blueberry production

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

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Opinion: citrus remains largest category in Russian produce market

Citrus imports have stayed strong in Russia despite increased competition with Polish apples.

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Opinion: ag policies should unite social and industry development

Eric Viramontes argues for agricultural policy that keeps social development in mind.

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Opinion: the potential of Colombia’s changing Orinoquia region

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Hass Horn: July-August 2013 North American avocado supply outlook

Avi Crane gives a rundown of upcoming avocado supply dynamics between the U.S., Mexico, Peru and Chile.

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The Packaging Pitch: I love men! (as shoppers that is)

Lisa Cork analyzes some man-targeting packaging that the produce industry could take on board.

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Opinion: promoting fruit value where it counts

VISER president Eric Viramontes asks why the fruit industry has not attracted consumer loyalty.

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Opinion: students speak up on agriculture education

Agriculture student Keron Bascombe expresses frustrations and possibilities for those learning the trade.

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Opinion: Peru’s promise on the blueberry market

Peru's Federico Beltrán explains the potential for the Andean country in the growing blueberry market.

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Opinion: advances in foliar analysis to monitor fruit orchard nutrition

Sebastián Saa Silva discusses some of the pitfalls in traditional foliar nutrition analysis.

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Opinion: the achievements of biological control in Chile

BioBichos' Marcos Gerding sheds light on Chile's history of insect introduction to control agricultural pests.

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Opinion: simple policies offer best solutions for agriculture

VISER president Eric Viramontes explains that the best solutions for trade are typically the simplest.

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Opinion: currency and politics bring positive outlook for Aussie produce

The Australian dollar has fallen at almost twice the rate of currencies from competitors, prompting optimism from produce exporters.

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Opinion: DKNY fragrance brings whole new meaning to delicious apples

DKNY's Delicious Apples campaign shows 'outsiders' view fruit in a positive light.

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Human capital must lead South African ag, says Karaan

University of Stellenbosch's Mohammed Karaan says South African agriculture needs to be advanced and humane.

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