Nuts

"By hand, it easily takes ten minutes to change an onion tipper's sieves. Production also halts while you're doing that. Our robotic solution takes less than two minutes," says Bastiaan Krijger, director of KV-Techniek. The 'Robot Company', as this Dutch company calls itself, recently launched a. read more

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported that Sri Lanka's coconut production decreased by 17.8% in September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. This significant decline was highlighted in the CBSL's November agriculture bulletin, which attributed it to a combination of factors. read more

The end of the year always offers a chance to reflect on how macadamia nuts have contributed to driving creativity in the global food and beverage industry over the past 12 months. The product launches of 2024 showcase not just the versatility of this high-quality ingredient, but also the changing preferences of consumers. read more

Był to bardzo płynny okres zbiorów orzechów włoskich w Kalifornii jesienią minionego roku, jednak nie w pozytywny sposób. "Skończyliśmy szybko, ponieważ w całym stanie zbór spadł o 28 do 30 procent w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem" - mówi Bill Carriere z Carriere Family Farms. Zauważa, że stan ten wyszedł po rekordowym zbiorze w 2023 roku. read more

During the Green Week (January 17-26, 2025), visitors will find answers to these and many other questions about agriculture and nutrition at the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Hall 23a - from A like biodiversity to Z like breeding. read more

17 December 2024, New Delhi: India is known for its abundance of fresh fruits, thanks to its diverse climates and fertile soils. According to a report by the Government of India for the year 2020-21, India exported fresh fruits worth $765.62 million. Citrus fruits are popular worldwide for their nutritional value. read more

The hazelnut market in Ukraine is still developing and has two main aspects. Firstly, it is experiencing rapid growth, attributed to companies like NVO 'Filbert'. However, it remains smaller compared to other countries, as Ukraine imports more hazelnuts than it exports. NVO 'Filbert' plays a significant role in this market. read more

New labels for soups, purees, and velvety products for further protection of product safety and consumers. This seems to be the mandatory direction indicated by the note from the general directorate for hygiene and food safety and nutrition (Dgsan) of the Ministry of Health. read more

"We are pleased with the positive feedback we have received for our special Christmas packaging. It has been well-received both in Italy and internationally, including in countries such as Austria, Germany, and Switzerland," says Gionatan Elmi of Mitica, a company specializing in chestnuts and marrons. In recent weeks, the company has launched... read more

The first commercial campaign of the Emiliano Apennine Chestnut-Mountain Flavor has started, the result of a supply chain project and aggregation between consortiums: there is a great availability of product (+65% compared to 2023). A brand that brings together three consortiums, led by Fabio Ferrari (Coop Italia). read more

A new brand that celebrates the unique qualities of chestnuts grown by more than 200 producers in the Italian provinces of Bologna, Modena, and Reggio Emilia has been launched in Coop Italia stores. read more

Some of the most important developments at Hydro Fert include the introduction of a new, more efficient fertilizer production process that reduces environmental impact, the implementation of advanced technology for precision agriculture that optimizes nutrient application for crops, and the expansion of the company's distribution network to reach more farmers and agricultural markets. read more

Kampania tureckich granatów zbliża się teraz do swojego szczytu. "Od początku sezonu obserwujemy sytuację obfitości dostaw, co niestety oznacza, że nie udało nam się w pełni osiągnąć naszych oczekiwań co do cen. W skrócie, na rynku jest zbyt dużo dostaw. read more

In recent years, climate change has exacerbated the stress of cork oaks, compromising the root-plant system. This situation results in significant productivity declines, increased vulnerability to adversities, and crowns characterized by poor vigor and wilting. read more

The combination scale is the latest addition to the Sorma portfolio, which currently includes around 160 machines protected by 60 patents. The LCP-128A is designed to reduce overfilling in packaging by 20g to 30g per unit and process up to 55 packages per minute. read more

GenCast is a probabilistic weather model that produces global 15-day ensemble forecasts with a resolution of 0.25°C, which are more accurate than the best operational ensemble system. Generating a single 15-day forecast from GenCast takes about 8 minutes on a cloud platform. read more

Apples are grown all over the world and are widely appreciated for their taste as well as their nutritional values. In addition to primary compounds such as sugars, fibers, and organic acids, apples also contain various secondary compounds, including polyphenols. Although less read more

The plant and animal nutrition company, TIMAC AGRO, and the University of Almería (UAL) have established today the 'TIMAC AGRO-UAL Chair of Innovation in Crops'.

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Currently, the industry association Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) is assuming this. Although the harvest is slightly below the original forecast of 56,000 tonnes (or 60,000 tonnes at 10% moisture content), this amount represents a production increase of 11.5% compared to the previous year. read more

"In this campaign, we are witnessing a surge in sales of the Verona IGP radicchio, which is clearly reaping the rewards of years of efforts made by producers who have worked hard to enhance this excellence." This is what emerges, in a nutshell, from the situation. read more