Interviews

Jennie Coleman, who heads up North America’s largest importer of Fairtrade bananas—Equifruit—is on a trailblazing mission to transform the low prices endemic to the industry.

by Edward Vernon | Portrait photography by Karene-Isabelle Jean-Baptiste

AgroFresh CEO Clint Lewis
AgroFresh is progressively expanding its leadership in post-harvest solutions through strategic acquisitions and by enhancing technologies and sustainable supply chain management.

by Ellen Uribe

Sebastian Edwards, a Chilean-American University of California professor of international economics, discusses the decline of the free market capitalist political approach.

By Danilo Phillipi

The executive at the helm of Wonderful Citrus, one of the largest integrated citrus companies in the United States, discusses his vision for the company, the changes he sees taking place in the industry, and the need for tighter collaboration between growers and grocers.

By Edward Vernon

Renowned New York restaurateur Danny Meyer talks challenges of the industry, trends he foresees regarding the use of fresh produce, and what keeps him motivated.

by Ellen Uribe

The recently retired CEO of Driscoll’s — a giant of the berry industry — discusses the organization’s evolution under his 35-year leadership, his vision for the future and the legacy he would like to leave behind.

By Edward Vernon

Raina Nelson heads the North America division of Westfalia Fruit, bringing her unique vision, scientific expertise and vast industry experience.

By Edward Vernon

John Anderson has helped transform Oppy from a modest $7 million company to a $1.4 billion global powerhouse, led pivotal industry mergers and balances his corporate success with a passion for aviation.

by Edward Vernon / Portrait photography by Derek Hader

Robert Kershaw, CEO of major grower-marketer Superfresh Growers, puts forward his views on what lies ahead for the produce industry.

by Edward Vernon

David Marguleas photo Sun World
David Marguleas, who heads up one of the world’s leading fruit genetics companies, provides his vision for the grape category as it undergoes rapid transformations.

by Edward Vernon, Photography by Jim Cox

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