Nuts

The dried plum, according to new research, is a nutritional powerhouse that has the potential to reduce fat and improve gut microbiome health, bone health, heart health, and more. read more

Magnesium (Mg) is an essential macronutrient that plays a vital role in photosynthesis and the chlorophyll molecule. Despite its significance, many greenhouse growers use water-soluble fertilizers like 20-10-20 or 20-20-20 that lack an adequate amount of Mg. When bedding plants are supplied with insufficient amounts of Mg, they may exhibit deficiencies in growth and development. read more

The National Sweet Corn Eating Championship is scheduled to take place this Sunday at the South Florida Fairgrounds, as part of the 24th Annual Sweet Corn Fiesta in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event will feature Major League Eating's top competitors, including last year's champion, Miki Sudo, who consumed 52 ears of corn in 12 minutes. read more

Zmiana w konsumpcji i popycie na grejpfruty miała miejsce na wielu rynkach w ciągu ostatnich kilku sezonów. Popyt na grejpfruty maleje, co powoduje również spowolnienie sprzedaży. To zdarza się w momencie, gdy Światowa Organizacja Cytrusowa szacuje wzrost produkcji w Półkuli Południowej. read more

On the occasion of the start of Macfrut, we are launching a mini-series of shorts in which the 6 entrepreneurs who have created the network of fruit and vegetable companies "La Grande Bellezza Italiana" share in one minute the values and vision that have made this unique initiative possible in the Italian sector. read more

On the occasion of the start of Macfrut, we are launching a mini-series of shorts in which the 6 entrepreneurs who founded the network of fruit and vegetable companies "La Grande Bellezza Italiana" share in one minute the values and vision that have made this unique project in the Italian sector possible. read more

Zeszłotygodniowa burza gradu pozostawiła swoje ślady na owocach w Holandii. W tym roku drzewa gruszy, w tym te w gospodarstwie owocowym Bijl w Holandii Południowej, zakwitły wcześnie. "Pracujesz ciężko przez cały rok, a w kilka minut wszystko zostaje poważnie uszkodzone. To sprawiło, że przez kilka dni było mi niedobrze," mówi Wim Bijl. read more

The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) announced last week that it is selling around 27,000 tons of hazelnut stock acquired from the 2022/23 and 2023/24 harvests. The prices set by the agency are TRY 130/kg for the 2023/24 crop and TRY 124/kg for the 2022/23 crop. read more

Matthew Seidel of Oakland, California, has set a pending Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume. He completed the Boston Marathon in 2:35:38 while dressed as a banana. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over five minutes, which was held by Jordan Maddocks who ran as a fruit and finished the marathon in 2:41:27. read more

Almost one in four young people (22%) between the ages of 14 and 26 do not eat fruits and vegetables or do so rarely, highlighting the need to invest in nutritional education in order to promote consumption. This is one of the key points highlighted in Marco Salvi's report for the 75th anniversary of Fruitimprese. read more

Shipments of fruits and nuts from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 1.6 times in the first quarter of 2024, as reported by the Main Customs Administration of China. During this period, fruits and nuts worth a total of $118.3 million were imported from China to Kyrgyzstan. This included items such as mandarin oranges and walnuts. read more

Horizon has launched a new plant dedicated entirely to the global production of organic and ecological fertilizers, biostimulants, and bionutrients for bio agriculture. The

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Radishes are popular among many consumers due to their crisp texture and slightly spicy flavor. They can be eaten raw or cooked. Radishes are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid. The cultivation of radishes has been on the rise. read more

With nut products experiencing robust growth in the snack category, flavored pecans have become a popular choice among consumers, driving both planned and impulse purchases at grocery stores, convenience stores, and retailers. Pecan Nation and South Georgia Pecan Company, both multi-generational businesses specializing in Georgia pecans, are at the forefront of this trend. read more

Bến Tre Province is the hub of the coconut industry in Vietnam, known for producing high-quality coconuts. Tom Nguyen's company, Viet Nam International Agriculture, operates plantations in this area. "Vietnamese coconuts can be harvested all year round. From February to August is Vietnam's dry season, during which coconuts thrive." read more

Positive moment for the dried fruit and nuts sector. Let's analyze the data of the last quarter with Angelica Addeo, Ventura Brand Manager, at IFN. read more

Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), has responded to the outcome of Theresa Villiers MP's Ten-Minute Rule Motion calling for the prohibition of the sale of peat. Barnes stated, "The Horticultural Trades Association and the broader environmental horticulture sector have been working read more

"The strawberry farming season in the Verona area has just begun a few days ago and the initial feedback is positive both in terms of quality and prices. This is, in a nutshell, the comment that Filippo Rossini, category manager for strawberries and small fruits at Villafrut, has provided to IFN." read more

In 2004, Donald Davis and other scientists from the University of Texas made a disturbing discovery - as reported on Theguardian.com - 43 foods, mainly vegetables, showed a significant decrease in nutrients between the mid and late 20th century. According to the researchers: read more

In the pursuit of a healthy and dynamic lifestyle, fresh fruit proves to be a valuable ally thanks to the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants it contains: nutrients that can support our muscular system, aiding it in its function. read more