Nuts
Vixeran fixes sustainable nitrogen challenge
2024-02-28 14:00
Nitrogen-fixing Vixeran could provide crops with an equivalent of 30-40 kg/ha conventional nitrogen fertiliser this spring, and create a more resilient nutrient strategy to cope with increasingly challenging seasonal conditions, says manufacturer Syngenta.
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Nature restoration law passed
2024-02-28 00:00
Eurocamera's green light for the Nature Restoration Act, which was in the balance until the last minutes before the vote. The text was approved with 329 votes in favour, 275 against and 24 abstentions. Shortly before, the Strasbourg Chamber had rejected the
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New world record set at pistachio cracking-and-eating contest
2024-02-28 00:00
Major League Eater James Webb set a new world record by cracking and eating 338 pistachios in just eight minutes at the second annual Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin' Eating Championship at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.
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Ginger: the next star of Peruvian exports
2024-02-28 00:00
Peruvian foods continue to gain ground in international markets, standing out for their quality and nutritional properties. In the midst of this rich food pantry, Peruvian ginger, known locally as kion, has emerged as a protagonist. Cultivated
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TV chef to launch Shepard avocado season
2024-02-27 05:00
To celebrate the upcoming Shepard avocado season commencing in March, Australian Avocados has partnered with chef and TV personality Luke Hines to develop a range of recipes incorporating the fruit.
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A new study found that eating almonds reduced some feelings of muscle soreness during exercise recovery which translated to improved muscle performance during a vertical jump challenge. These results expand on prior research which looked at how almonds affect muscle recovery after exercise.
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It's Bio, shopping with the nutritionist
2024-02-27 00:00
Advice on seasonal organic fruit and vegetables, the difference between conventional and organic cultivation, and the simple daily use of products in the kitchen. All this (and much more) took place last Saturday (24 February) in the Almaverde Bio island at the Ipercoop Centro Miralfiore
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Uzbekistan rakes in profits from walnut exports in January 2024
2024-02-27 00:00
According to the latest data from the Statistical Agency, Uzbekistan made significant strides in its walnut exports in January 2024. The country exported 439 tons of walnuts, amounting to a revenue of $1.2 million.
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'Fresh fruit, our beauty secret'
2024-02-27 00:00
The winter season puts our skin to the test: the cold, wind and temperature changes directly affect it, sometimes making it dull and dehydrated. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, reveals which are
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Root vegetables are not only extremely versatile and taste extremely good when prepared correctly, but also provide you with vitamins and other valuable nutrients such as iron, calcium and magnesium in winter.
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Is chicory good for the liver?
2024-02-26 00:00
Nutritional properties of chicory
. read moreAvocado consumption linked to improved health in Australian survey
2024-02-26 00:00
In a recent cross-sectional study analyzing the Australian Health Survey 2011-2013 data, a significant correlation between avocado consumption and better cardiometabolic health in Australian adults has been identified. Published in the Nutrition Journal, this analysis highlights avocados as a
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Nut imports to Siberia have surged fourfold
2024-02-26 00:00
Indonesian palm fruits have found favour in Siberia. In 2023, the region imported 1200 tons of coconuts. According to the Siberian Customs Administration, the total nut imports surged by 4.1 times to reach 2300 tons.
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Witloof chicory: nutritional properties
2024-02-23 00:00
Nutritional profile of chicory
. read moreA new solution from Vellsam achieves greater weight, size and calibre during watermelon fattening.
2024-02-23 00:00
The fattening phase in watermelon is a vital moment for the farmer's profitability, a process that begins after the pollination of the female flowers by the male ones, and which is crucial for the yield, as it is during this period that the fruit undergoes a rapid growth rate
Invasive Beetle detected in Central Valley almonds and pistachios
2024-02-23 00:00
A new invasive species of beetle was recently found infesting almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley; the beetle's larvae cause damage by boring into nuts. This invasive pest has been infesting Australia's almond production for a decade and its presence in the Central Valley threatens
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Gorillas and Uber Eats cooperate in Germany
2024-02-22 08:00
Uber Eats users can access the entire Gorillas range within the app and place orders, which will then be delivered by Gorillas couriers within minutes, according to the company. In the Uber Eats app, users can click on the "Food" button
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Is there a correlation between avocado consumption and heart health?
2024-02-22 00:00
In a recent exploration published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the cardiometabolic implications of avocado consumption were dissected, spotlighting this fruit's potential in modulating risk factors tied to cardiovascular diseases (CVD), prevalent non-communicable
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Exposure to white light increases phenolic compounds in apples
2024-02-22 00:00
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! How many times have we heard this as children and beyond. Indeed, apples are among the many fruits that prove to be a panacea for health. Apples are highly nutritious, thanks to their high content of minerals, fatty acids,
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Biolchim develops innovative potato strategy
2024-02-21 00:00
It has not been an easy year for potato cultivation; there is no shortage of challenges and it is advisable to rely on targeted strategies. Biolchim is among the companies with the most extensive experience in nutrition and biostimulation, recognised by potato growers for innovative solutions
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