Nuts

After a decade of growth, the Chilean cherry industry is adapting. Historically, the peak demand period has been during the Chinese New Year, accounting for almost 90% of exports and record prices. However, in the most recent season, the sector failed to offset the sharp decline in 2025, which was. read more

More than one in five children in Italy do not eat fruits and vegetables daily. This is according to the Okkio alla Salute survey (2023), which paints a worrying picture: almost 26% of young children are far from meeting basic nutritional recommendations, while the phenomenon of excess is also prevalent. read more

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) in the United States has more than doubled since 2010, leading to a change in how greenhouse and indoor facilities handle irrigation and nutrient management. The growth in greenhouse vegetable production, hydroponic operations, and vertical farms has also increased in size, prompting a shift in approaches to these areas. read more

Fuel rationing in Cuba is impacting the distribution of produce in Havana, leading to limited transport options, decreased delivery quantities, and price fluctuations connected to the unofficial U.S. dollar exchange market. In Playa, Norbys walks approximately forty-five minutes to the agricultural market where he is employed, as public transport availability has been reduced. read more

Iron chlorosis, or yellowing of young leaves, is one of the most persistent and costly micronutrient disorders in floriculture production. Crops often appear healthy and uniform early in the cycle. Then, as the substrate pH drifts upward, interveinal chlorosis begins to show on newly expanding. read more

Dodanie czerwonych malin do posiłku może pomóc w wsparciu zarówno zdrowia metabolicznego, jak i mózgu w miarę starzenia się. Nowe badania opublikowane w czasopiśmie British Journal of Nutrition wykazały, że dodanie czerwonych malin do posiłku poprawiło reakcje poziomu cukru we krwi po posiłku oraz wydajność poznawczą w ciągu kilku godzin. Czerwone maliny są. read more

In the last twenty years, Ukraine has been the third largest exporter of walnuts in the world, following the United States and China. However, it later dropped to fourth place as Chile increased its shipments. According to national statistics, Ukraine exported over 160,000 tonnes of walnuts valued at USD 461.4 million between 2020 and 2024. read more

An zaktualizowany katalog ukraińskich producentów organicznych, którzy celują w rynki eksportowe, został opublikowany na Ukrainie. Inicjatywa ma na celu ułatwienie bezpośrednich połączeń między ukraińskimi rolnikami a międzynarodowymi nabywcami. Katalog obejmuje 115 firm nastawionych na eksport, które przeszły read more

The new health trends demand a product that is always fresh, ensuring the preservation of taste and nutritional qualities. Following this trend benefits the point of sale, as it expands consumption and attracts new customers. This is demonstrated by the fresh squeezed juice project. read more

South Africa's macadamia industry is transitioning from expansion to consolidation, facing tighter margins and structural pressure along the value chain. Speaking on 5 February at the Ambermacs Macadamia Expo in White River, Mpumalanga, Duncan Allen, executive head of Green Farms Nut Co, cautioned about the increasing challenges. read more

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng showcased the country's pecan nuts, which hold 95% of the market share in China, to the delegation gathered this week at the Freshness First stone fruit packhouse in Franschhoek. This is where the first South African plums destined for China were packed and inspected. read more

Decorum has uploaded a new episode of its Grower for a Day series. In this edition, Michael Perry – also known as Mr Plantgeek – spends a full day behind the scenes at Bernhard Orchids, discovering what it truly takes to grow millions of high-quality orchids each year. From the arrival of read more

Vitafresh's South African butternut squash has had a successful beginning, with harvesting and packing commencing in the second week. The first containers are now beginning to arrive in Europe and the UK. "The volumes are progressing well," stated Daniel Badger from Vitafresh. "We are heading into a read more

The Australian macadamia industry is launching a new project aimed at strengthening its position in key export markets, including the USA, Germany, and China. Funded by Hort Innovation and delivered by NielsenIQ, the initiative will provide quarterly retail data designed to support this effort. read more

Kampania dyni Butternut jest obecnie w pełnym rozkwicie w Hiszpanii i Portugalii i potrwa do końca kwietnia. „Zapasy dyni Butternut na Półwyspie Iberyjskim nadal pokrywają zarówno krajowe zapotrzebowanie, jak i zapotrzebowanie innych krajów europejskich” - mówi Joaquín Navarro, szef działu dyni. read more

Singapour: FairPrice Foundation spreads festive joy to families in need by providing Chinese New Year care packs filled with healthy and nutritious festive essentials. FairPrice Group stated: "FairPrice Foundation (FPF) is enhancing the availability of nutritious essentials for families in need this Chinese New Year." read more

California remains the largest agricultural producer in the United States and a significant contributor to both domestic and global food supply. The state produces over 400 agricultural commodities and supplies nearly half of all U.S. vegetables, as well as around three-quarters of all fruits and nuts. read more

UK: Druga strona Amazon Now szybkie dostawy artykułów spożywczych i artykułów pierwszej potrzeby w Londynie

Drugie miejsce Amazon Now zostało uruchomione w Londynie. Jest to nowa ultra-szybka usługa dostawy oferująca tysiące artykułów spożywczych i artykułów pierwszej potrzeby w około 30 minut lub mniej. Jest testowana w wybranych miejscach. read more

Nowa sezon marketingowy dla orzechów włoskich z Kalifornii rozpoczął się pozytywnie, z większym zbiorami niż początkowo zakładano i lepszymi wynikami niż w ubiegłym roku, jak twierdzi Jens Borchert z PALM Nuts & More. "Zbiory są większe niż pierwotnie szacowano i dlatego lepsze niż w zeszłym roku." read more

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has been selected as a distributor of Biota Nutri fertilizers and biostimulants for the United States market. This partnership enhances the availability of Biota Nutri's plant-based nutrition solutions for growers in the U.S., catering to both conventional and organic farming practices. read more