Nuts

Over 230 chestnut growers gathered in Melivia and Agia, in the region of Thessaloniki, Greece, from September 12th to 15th for the 14th edition of the Chestnut Technical Days promoted by Eurocastanea, the European network that promotes and defends the interests of European chestnut growers. read more

In addition to Hokkaido squash, Butternut and Spaghetti squash are increasingly appearing on the market. The weather conditions have been quite varied regionally lately. Extreme weather events have characterized the course of the year. While regular rainfall in some areas led to high numbers of snails at the beginning. read more

The founder and CEO, Hein Deprez, made it clear that these two major trends will shape the future of nutrition. Greenyard has a unique position within this transition, with its distinctive business model and a strong focus on the. read more

The USDA has released the Tree Nuts Annual report for India, which forecasts that almond production in India for the marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 (August-July) will be slightly lower at 4,150 metric tons (MT) (shelled basis) compared to the previous MY estimates. The report also projects that almond imports for the same marketing year will be... read more

Według Erica Godard-Duranda, prezesa Agence Laparra, francuski sezon dyni jest „początkowo powolny. Istnieje pewne zapotrzebowanie, ale to jeszcze lato”. Obecnie ilości są trochę niskie, ale powinny wzrosnąć od października, tak jak ma to miejsce każdego roku. "Kampania kształtuje się" read more

In the middle of September, the almond harvest is in full swing. Just a few years ago, this small nut had completely disappeared from the French agricultural landscape, but it is now gradually regaining ground to meet the demand from a rapidly expanding market. François Moulias, managing read more

The banana sector in Togo, West Africa, is being adversely affected by climate change, leading to increased volatility in local market prices. "Growers have lost control," says Eyram Constantin Nutsudze, an agronomist and managing director of ATI Togo. Nutsudze explains the current situation as follows: "There is no longer a. read more

Within the Bacillus family, you can find a variety of beneficial properties such as plant growth promotion, nutrient solubilization, fungicidal, and insecticidal effects. These properties make Bacillus spp. valuable in agriculture for various purposes. Each member of the Bacillus family has its own unique function, and understanding how they work is important for maximizing their benefits in agricultural practices. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

On 10th and 11th October, it's Walnut Day to celebrate the beginning of the harvest. New Factor, a company specialized in marketing dried fruits for the Italian retail sector, will open the doors of the San Martino farm in Forlì to witness the mechanized harvest and the first. read more

The shareholders Luca Sassi and the Italian Agri-Food Fund I of the Agrimola Group - a leading company in the production of high-quality frozen fruit and a European leader in the processing, transformation, and commercialization of chestnuts and sweet chestnuts in the Modern Distribution channel - read more

Manager Massimo Monti is the new CEO of Agrimola, a company based in Casalfiumanese in the Italian province of Bologna that specializes in the production of frozen fruit and the processing, transformation, and marketing of chestnuts and marroni in the distribution channel. This was announced by... read more

"Plants have amazing medicinal and cosmetic qualities. They frequently produce valuable molecules when exposed to different stresses, such as climatic or nutritional. By comprehending the metabolic pathways involved in their production, we can manipulate these processes to enhance the concentration of such molecules." read more

The importance of women in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, the well-being of women and children through healthy and sustainable nutrition will be some of the topics discussed in a roundtable dedicated to conscious consumption of fruits and vegetables, which will involve the participation of the Association Le. read more

In the report "The Top 10 Nutrition Trends 2023," 170 leading nutrition experts conclude: "The fast food of our days is no longer greasy, but plant-based, digestible, and healthy." According to them, meat eaters are increasingly opting for a flexitarian diet. read more

In the field of agricultural exports, Cambodia has positioned itself as the second-largest exporter of raw cashew nuts (RCN) globally. According to The Investor, the country shipped 830,000 metric tons (mt) in the first seven months of this year. However, Cambodia has encountered challenges despite this achievement. read more

Tom Fernandez, a professor at Michigan State University in the Department of Horticulture, has dedicated a significant portion of his 25-year career to researching effective water management techniques in greenhouses and nurseries. His goal is to improve water-use efficiency and minimize nutrient runoff. Fernandez has received funding from Project XYZ to support his research. read more

Ornamental flowering plants are not only attractive but also beneficial in helping to clean up water pollution. Fertilizers and manure used on farms contain high levels of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other nutrients that can be washed away by rain and end up in water bodies. Algae can thrive on these nutrients, leading to their rapid growth. read more

W Mołdawii ostatnie opady deszczu miały pozytywny wpływ na branżę orzechową, ułatwiając terminowy początek zbiorów i obiecując poprawę jakości orzechów, jak donosi AgroExpert. Oleg Tirsine, szef Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Orzechów w Mołdawii, podkreślił znaczenie wilgotności związanej z. read more

In the coming months, over 6,000 elementary school students from the third and fourth grades will participate in nationwide around 250 project days. They will be provided with diverse knowledge about balanced nutrition, sufficient physical activity in daily life, and responsibility for oneself. read more