Nuts

The leading produce handler, Seeka Limited, is currently testing the Electrostack, a robotic stacker prototype, at their KKP packhouse. Designed and engineered by Sean Carey, an Automation Engineer at Electrodip, the Electrostack can stack 8 boxes per minute, providing labor, time, and cost benefits. read more

The red endive Carmine, renowned for its sweet and nutty flavor, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Pierre Varlet, director of the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) and co-breeder responsible for its promotion, reflects on this endive exclusively grown in French soil. read more

In the USA, there are often discussions about the nutritional value of potatoes, especially when comparing sweet potatoes and white potatoes. Potatoes USA addresses these misconceptions by emphasizing that both types offer similar nutritional benefits. Despite the media narratives, both types of potatoes are nutritious. read more

Protecting the cultivation of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata hazelnut, a variety intended to become the I.G.P. Piedmont Hazelnut, renowned and appreciated worldwide, is the objective of the working group that opened on Monday, March 17th in the Piedmont Region. read more

W badaniu opublikowanym w czasopiśmie Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases badacze zgłębili wpływ truskawek na zdrowie serca oraz funkcje poznawcze u starszych dorosłych. Choroby metaboliczno-sercowo-naczyniowe, takie jak dyslipidemia, nadciśnienie, otyłość brzuszna i upośledzenie read more

Six specialists in nutrition, food technology, and food microbiology will be joining nationally renowned testimonials at The Healthy Food Show, the major innovation of Macfrut 2025 (6-8 May at Rimini Expo Centre). They will do so in a large arena dedicated to innovative products (fruits and vegetables). read more

In many tunnel farms, the planting of raspberry plantations from plug seedlings will begin shortly. In places where plants are planted in pots in coconut substrate, it is important to follow a few basic rules regarding proper

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The United States dominates 66 percent of Taiwan's tree nut market, with imports in 2024 increasing by 19 percent to almost 13,000 metric tons, valued at USD 76 million. Lower crop costs in 2023 resulted in increased stockpiling, attracting new importers who expanded product variety and offered premium options. read more

On radiofrance.fr, the topic is being explored: As part of the Farm-to-Fork strategy, the European Commission had considered implementing a mandatory logo in 2020, which was supposed to be implemented by the end of 2022 - however, nothing happened. "There was a very intense... read more

Whether you are growing young plants or getting ready to transplant them, it is important to closely monitor your crops as nutrient deficiencies are frequently seen during this season, particularly in northern regions. These symptoms typically arise when young plants are cultivated under low-light conditions that restrict... read more

The California Prune Board is educating consumers on the nutrient density of prunes and how they can be used to increase fiber intake as a convenient and satisfying snack, as well as a versatile cooking ingredient. read more

With regulations changing constantly, sometimes even minute by minute, uncertainty is a major factor in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market. However, despite this, the CEA industry presents numerous opportunities when considering the bigger picture. This was the main takeaway from the keynote panel discussion at Indoor Ag-Con. read more

W lipcu 2024 roku Slappendel Greenhouses z Fenwick w Ontario skontaktowało się z firmą Bold Robotics, aby rozwiązać problem zatorów w procesie sadzenia roślin. Slappendel ręcznie umieszczał doniczki w tackach kieszeniowych i układał wiele palet wypełnionych tacami przed każdym dniem pracy. Spowodowało to niedostatek... read more

Po wprowadzeniu orzechów pili do Europy w 2024 roku przez firmę Pili Pi Nuts, ten egzotyczny orzech zanotował znaczący postęp w ciągu ostatniego roku. "Masłowy orzech pili jest teraz dostępny w kilku sieciach supermarketów i sklepach ze zdrową żywnością w Szwajcarii, we Włoszech, Niemczech i Danii" - mówi Ties Minnen z read more

Castanea Expo 2025, the first national exhibition dedicated to the world of the chestnut tree and its fruits, is the new project of the Firenze Fiera exhibition center, to be held from December 12 to 14 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy. A new event dedicated to the chestnut, from its... read more

The category of citrus fruits has developed particularly well: 18.8% more quantity was exported in 2024, with the value increasing by 11.4%. Dried fruits and nuts also performed positively in 2024, with a 13.7% increase in export quantity, although the value only increased by 0.3% - one point. read more

Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has confirmed that Kenya will continue to enforce the ban on exporting raw macadamia nuts. This decision is intended to safeguard more than 200,000 jobs and strengthen local processing capacities. Kagwe emphasized that lifting the ban would have a detrimental effect on the industry. read more

An experiment was carried out on potted Anthuriums (dwarf potted varieties of Anthurium andraeanum) at the Biotechnology and Tissue Culture Center premises as part of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Floriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, to investigate the impact of foliar spray of various nutrients... read more

The different nutrients must be supplied to the trees at the right time of growth and development. Fertilization should be based on an analysis of the mineral content of the soil (based on soil samples taken in the fall) and an analysis of the elemental content of the leaves. read more

Furthermore, the CWC has received 14 million US dollars from the Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP), which are intended to be used over the next five years. read more