Nuts

Late last year, the new apple variety GoodnessMe® was introduced at Interpoma 2024. The apple was presented for the first time in Bolzano, where a larger hall had to be booked at the last minute due to overwhelming interest. Wouters Fruit holds the exclusive European license for the GoodnessMe. read more

The pineapple sugar apple, also known as the "pineapple custard apple," is a popular specialty fruit from Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan. This fruit is recognized for its sweet taste, creamy texture, abundant flesh, few seeds, and nutritional value. Zhang Jian, who oversees read more

The 2025 Chilean walnut harvest has been finished. The volume harvested is 15 percent higher than last year, but still 5 percent below industry expectations. The Chandler variety is displaying smaller sizes and more shell spots, however, the internal quality is impressive with improved color and higher yields. read more

Ananases z Kostaryki mają obecnie dobrą podaż. "Po kilku latach minimalnego wpływu naturalnego kwitnienia na Kostaryce, teraz mamy szczyt produkcji" - mówi Adriana Garcia z Chestnut Hill Farms. "Wolumeny są obfite, a jakość na naszych fermach jest doskonała. read more

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) organized the specialist conference together with the Federal Center for Nutrition (BZfE) in Berlin for the second time. The Parliamentary State Secretary at the BMLEH, Silvia Breher, said: "Already in childhood..." read more

Fińska firma szybkiego handlu Wolt uruchamia globalną kampanię z udziałem aktora Owena Wilsona. Wolt, fińska firma technologiczna dostarczająca jedzenie, artykuły spożywcze itp. w ciągu 30 minut, rozpoczęła nową międzynarodową kampanię, w której występuje aktor Owen Wilson jako jej pierwszy ambasador marki. read more

Proposed by President Trump, the fiscal year 2026 budget includes decreased funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which will have a direct impact on the fruit and vegetable component provided to low-income families with pregnant and postpartum individuals. read more

Nut producers in the Great Lakes Region will have a valuable opportunity for learning and networking at a combined conference organized by the Northern Nut Growers Association and the Chestnut Growers of America. The event is set to take place on August 3–6, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton. read more

Sukces kalifornijskiego przemysłu orzechowego w dużej mierze zależy od eksportu. Średnio około dwóch trzecich zbiorów jest eksportowanych do wielu różnych krajów, głównie w Europie, Azji i na Bliskim Wschodzie. Wprowadzone wcześniej cła importowe spowodowały niepewność w read more

"The time when we only sold a few nuts at Christmas is truly behind us," says Richard Strijbis of Tovano with a hint of understatement. "Sales might dip slightly as we head into the summer holidays, but we haven't noticed any slowdown yet. Our business has increasingly become a year-round." read more

The volume of stone fruit is gradually increasing in Lérida, where companies like Conjuntfruit are already harvesting peaches, nectarines, and donut peaches. "As we predicted a few weeks ago, the season overall is running from 2-3 days up to a week late, depending on the variety," stated Rodrigo. read more

Nuffield Scholar and prominent nutritionist Barbara Bray MBE has been chosen as the new chair of the Red Tractor Fresh Produce Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). read more

Dorin Bob, an entrepreneur from Transylvania, Romania, has successfully obtained €4.6 million in European funding to expand and modernize a large hazelnut plantation. The project involves establishing new orchards in Satu Mare county, converting existing ones, and implementing advanced irrigation systems. read more

The 2025 hazelnut harvest is encountering a peculiar situation: Although global harvest volumes remain stable, there is a growing shortage of high-quality produce. The German company 1001Frucht, known for specializing in trading premium nuts and dried fruits, is witnessing a notable shift in the market. "We are... read more

Orius insidiosus, powszechnie znany jako minutka piracka, jest szybko poruszającym się, wysoce agresywnym drapieżnikiem ogólnym, znanym z efektywności w kontroli przędziorków i innych szkodników o miękkich ciałach. Według Anesii Jackson, przedstawicielki handlowej technicznej w BioBee USA, Orius stał się bardzo skutecznym... read more

Mycorrhizae, which have been around for longer than dinosaurs, don't receive much attention. These fungi have been aiding plants in their survival since the early days of plant life on land around 450 million years ago. Despite their ancient origins, mycorrhizae are often overlooked in modern agriculture, particularly in the sanitized environment of. read more

"South Africa is now, by quite some margin, the largest global producer of macadamia nuts, and this season we are forecasting a 95,500-tonne crop," says Alex Whyte, director of the Green Farms Nut Company, established 34 years ago by his mother Jill Whyte. Right: nutlets of the 791 variety. read more

The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), a Moroccan non-profit research and development organization, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with METFPA (Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship) of Côte d'Ivoire to promote sustainable… read more

The Walnut Growers Association of Moldova (ANRM) reported to Logos Press that Moldova's walnut harvest in 2025 is expected to be 20-30% lower than the previous year, even with favorable weather conditions. In 2024, the country harvested approximately 23,000 tonnes of in-shell walnuts. read more

The Kamchatka or Haskap berry is a fruit that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Of course, it is far from being as popular as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries, but thanks to its nutritional and flavor qualities, it is gaining increasing recognition among. read more