Nuts
"Vietnam's year-round coconut supply is our largest asset"
2023-03-15 00:00
Tom Nguyen's company Viet Nam International Agriculture was founded in 2020. It's base is Vietnam's heart of the coconut industry, Bến Tre province. His family-in-law is originally from this region in Vietnam, where an estimated 80% of people work in the coconut industry. In recent years, many
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Survey: Sustainable nutrition has only little importance for parents
2023-03-15 00:00
Although many parents see their children's future threatened by the climate crisis, only a quarter (25 %) attach high importance to sustainable nutrition. This is the result of a recent survey for Westphalia-Lippe conducted by the IGES Institute on behalf of the AOK.
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More fruit and veg in Asda café meals
2023-03-14 15:00
Asda is offering free fruit to kids in its in-store cafés, as part of moves to make its meal deals healthier.
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The February 2023 Position Report has again produced a very good figure. Shipments to most markets increased. This is certainly also due to the significantly lower prices. China in particular, but also the United Arab Emirates, for example, recorded an increase in shipments.
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Princesa Amandine launches a new fifth-range potato in Spain's main distribution centers
2023-03-14 00:00
The fifth-range potato project that the Princesa Amandine Ibérica association presented in the last edition of Fruit Attraction is taking shape. Six months later, this pre-steamed, 30-35 mm caliber potato which can be heated in 2 or 3 minutes, is already available nationwide in different
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According to international studies, nutrition education is often neglected in the training and continuing education of paediatricians and other health professionals. Doctors, but also practice staff, midwives and nurses are of great importance to parents when it comes to nutrition education.
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An Italian innovative system for managing hydroponic crops
2023-03-09 00:00
Our automated management system can be installed in only a few minutes by simply drilling two holes in the nutrient solution tank to upgrade the greenhouse to become automated and interconnected. Our system stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, and low costs compared to any other technology
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When it comes to developing delicious retail products with macadamias, Nutworks has cemented itself as a prominent player. Having entered the Australian macadamia industry in the mid-1990s, Nutworks has achieved success manufacturing and retailing its value-added macadamias thanks to the
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'Eating leafy greens might lead to fewer brain proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease'
2023-03-09 00:00
According to a new study performed by RUSH University in Chicago, people who eat green leafy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer proteins in their brains linked to Alzheimer’s disease than people not eating these foods.
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Now also by message in a bottle: Alnatura organic products with new trading partner
2023-03-08 00:00
Several hundred Alnatura organic products are now also available from the online delivery service Flaschenpost. The order is placed online at Flaschenpost.de, followed by delivery within 120 minutes or by pre-order in the entire delivery area throughout Germany, according to Alnatura.
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African organic plants show potential to combat obesity and address taste disorders
2023-03-07 08:00
At BioFach 2023, African herbs and fruits were highlighted for their nutritional density while also being able to regulate insulin levels, blood sugar levels or modify taste receptors through sweetness enhancement, as reported by NutritionInsight.
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Beneficial effects of oranges and mandarins
2023-03-07 00:00
The INCLIVA Health Research Institute and the Valencian Foundation for Agriculture and the Environment (FUVAMA) have promoted a research project to analyse the nutritional properties of oranges and mandarins and their beneficial effects on health, taking into account the fact that they have a high nutritional value.
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Pistachio figures in Italy and all over the world
2023-03-07 00:00
Italy produces in total around 300 thousand tons of nuts a year. Walnuts and hazelnuts can be found all along the peninsula, while almonds and pistachios are typical of southern regions such as Puglia, Calabria and Sicily. Although groves have increased over the years, Italy still imports a lot
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"Raw material prices have fallen for walnuts, almonds and particularly macadamia nuts"
2023-03-07 00:00
After a rather quiet period for the company PALM Nuts & More Nuss und Trockenfrucht & Co. from October 2022 onwards, higher demand for products such as macadamia nuts began to emerge again this February, as Joachim Alkewitz, Jens Borchert and Bernd Hofmeister told us.
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Naylor Farms unveils €38m brassica plan
2023-03-06 10:00
Naylor Farms has announced it is investing €38 million in a smart eco-factory seven miles from its HQ in Lincolnshire.
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As EastFruit has reported multiple times, global demand for hazelnut had been suffering from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. EastFruit analysts highlight that export volumes from Georgia have increased and surprisingly the prices have also moved up. Meanwhile,
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Australia: Record macadamia yield said to drive prices even lower
2023-03-06 00:00
Australian macadamia growers are urging shoppers to pop macadamias in their trolleys ahead of a predicted record crop. It’s predicted 60,000 tons of nut-in-shell will be harvested in this year’s season. This comes after farmgate prices tumbled from a record $6.20 per kilogram in 2020 to
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As part of its educational initiative "Machen macht Schule", Kaufland is organising nutrition action days for children for the third year in a row. Together with certified nutrition experts, children and young people learn how to eat healthily in four school hours. Goal
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How nut processors can benefit from the latest sorting technologies
2023-03-06 00:00
Nut processors require different sorting solutions to perform various tasks as they shell, peel, and process their products. At first, sorting machines take care of fairly basic tasks. As nuts move up the production line, sorters become more sophisticated and specialized. The almond process is a
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SAT Del Campo receives IFS Food certification
2023-03-06 00:00
The Sociedad Agraria de Transformación (SAT) Del Campo, located in the town of Villacañas (Toledo) and dedicated to the production and processing of pistachio nuts, has received the quality and food safety certificate of the international quality and food safety standard 'International
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