Nuts
An important part of the Berry Training organised in Kazimierz Dolny nad Wisłą was a discussion of issues related to the use of micro-organisms applied to the substrate, which have a positive effect on plant health. Growing in substrates also means
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"Partly due to rising demand for gluten-free granola, we had to adapt our production space"
2023-02-24 00:00
The Nuts and Dried Fruits Company (NDFC) has been able to continue its steady growth in the years following the pandemic. The company, located in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, therefore expanded its premises last year to accommodate the targeted growth. "The granola segment in particular has permanently
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Smart packaging design from Norway to save costs, cut emissions
2023-02-24 00:00
The shape of the cups, whether they are filled with berries, fruit or salad can cut major costs related to transport and logistics, storage and cooling, packaging and emission of greenhouse gases.
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The price of low-quality walnut kernels in Moldova has slightly risen after a long stagnation
2023-02-23 00:00
The minimum wholesale price for walnut kernels increased by 13% from 65 to 70 MDL/kg ($3.74/kg) last week in Moldova. The minimum price level caught up with the average level of prices for them. And this is the price level where most purchases and sales of walnut kernels of low quality (mixed
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Good anytime with Paolillo's fresh fennel
2023-02-23 00:00
Good at any time is precisely the claim that accompanies the brand, referring not only to the presence of Paolillo fennel on the table all year round but also to the care dedicated to each stage of the production chain, and to the versatility of this vegetable rich in nutritional properties that make it
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'Expensive cauliflower is traded very cautiously'
2023-02-23 00:00
Besides the extreme price increases for fruit vegetables from protected cultivation in Mediterranean countries, the equally expensive cauliflower is traded very cautiously. Italian deliveries prevailed, but lost overall relevance. The importance of complementary Spanish unloadings had also
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The pumpkin campaign is underway and going well, with Spain for another year as the leading exporter in Europe. In 2021, in fact, according to the most recent figures, it led this segment at a great distance from the second largest competitor, the Netherlands, having marketed more than half a
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The new regulatory framework for ornamentation
2023-02-22 00:00
The Committee highlights the impact on production activity of the Royal Decrees on sustainable nutrition; on the sustainable use of phytosanitary products; and on the regional register of agricultural holdings and the digital agricultural notebook, known as the SIEX Royal Decree. Also of concern
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"We want to help growers reduce post-harvest losses of table grapes"
2023-02-22 00:00
Nutritious, thin-skinned, and juicy table grapes are a very popular fruit among consumers. However, table grapes are perishable. During storage and transportation, threshing and rot often occur due to mechanical vibration, microbial infection, and browning of fruit stems.
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The agricultural sector often takes a critical view of the shift in dietary habits towards more plant-based and less animal-based products. Yet an increasingly plant-based diet could well increase agricultural incomes in Europe - and that even
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Research: Clever plantation design for more nuts
2023-02-21 00:00
To reduce the loss of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes, more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices are needed. A research team from the Universities of Göttingen, Hohenheim and Venda in South Africa has investigated how macadamia plantations can be
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How a New Zealand grower has built and is expanding a successful multi-fruit orchard
2023-02-21 00:00
A New Zealand fruit grower says that, while it was as challenging season weather-wise for its blueberry crop, they were still able to produce strong volumes.
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Nutritionists from all over Spain join La Pandi Club
2023-02-21 00:00
Only 12% of EU consumers reach their 5 portions of fruit and vegetables daily and, alarmingly, 33% eat neither fruit nor vegetables daily, according to the Eurostat survey. This figure worsens in the younger segments, where only 3.38% of the
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Sustainable, healthy, quick: important German trends in 2023
2023-02-20 00:00
Germany's agriculture and food usually enjoy plenty of attention at the start of the year. That includes food trend predictions. On January 24, Nutrition Hub published its food trends for 2023 in Germany, reports GroentenFruit Huis.
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The registration of hazelnut orchards in the Hazelnut Cadastre of Georgia has been extended until April 29
2023-02-20 00:00
The registration of hazelnut orchards in Georgia in the Hazelnut Cadastre, which was planned to be completed on February 17, has been extended until April 28 inclusive.
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Mango increasing in popularity along with production volumes
2023-02-20 00:00
After its first mango peeler, the Italian company PND continued to receive requests - especially from South America. Thus, the PL8M model was born.
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UK: Abel and Cole introduces eco-labels for fruit and vegetables that details supply chain impacts
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Can a Georgian salary afford more fruits, nuts and vegetables than it could in previous years?
2023-02-17 00:00
Due to the lasting increases in the price levels, food prices, including those for fruit, nut, and vegetable, are gaining more and more spotlight in Georgia. Recently the Georgian government voiced concerns about the issue and decided to find solutions to the growing prices.
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Fruit prices drop by 50% at Ho Chi Minh City market
2023-02-17 00:00
Oranges, coconuts, and wax apples are currently sold at VND1,000-7,000 (4-29 U.S. cents) per kilogram at farm, half the prices compared to a month ago. In Ho Chi Minh City, vendors are selling king oranges at VND7,000-20,000 per kilo depending on the size and quality of the fruit, along the
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"How do we want to eat?" - DGE launches its own podcast
2023-02-16 00:00
For 70 years, the German Nutrition Society (DGE) has been answering the question "What should we eat?" on the basis of scientific facts and evaluations. Now, with a new communication channel, it is also addressing the question "How do we want to eat?" and launched a new campaign on 15 September.
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