Nuts

Hispatec Agrointeligencia, a leading specialist in agri-food software and technology ("AgriFood Tech") for the high-value crop segment (including fruit, vegetables, olives, vineyards, and nuts) and Three Hills, an innovative investment house and with the
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It may come as a surprise to many, but pistachio shells in the United States were once vividly red. Today, the supermarket shelves are filled with the familiar light brown shells encasing the green nut. The red shells were not a different variety, but a result of dyeing by sellers. The reasons
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“It’s a busy time for our Mexican team and grower partners with large volumes of vegetables shipping daily from Rico Farms Facility in Rio Rico, AZ,” says Oscar Trujillo with Bridges Produce. The company is currently importing organic hard squash (Acorn, Butternut, Delicata, and Kabocha),
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Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be. In a study, published in The British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found the furry fruit improved vitality and mood in as little as four days. read more

In recent years, pomegranates have become increasingly popular and widely consumed, thanks to their nutritional benefits. Virginia Cascella, export manager of PND, an Italian company specialized in the construction of fruit processing machinery, talks about the fresh-cut sector. read more

Growers and members of the vegetable, fruit, nut, and floral industries are encouraged to register early for Hort Connections 2024, the biggest business and networking destination for the Australian and New Zealand horticulture industry, to take advantage of special early-bird rates for a
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A recent US study, published in Nutrients, has shed light on the health benefits of mango consumption, particularly for women of childbearing age (WCA) and older adults. The study is part of a broader focus on nutritional equity, ensuring access to nutritious food for all, regardless of
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Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May) sees the opening of Innovation Hub For Healthy Food, the exhibition dedicated to sustainable products and technologies used in the production of highly nutritious food. The new exhibition, which will enrich a collection of thematic areas that
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In 2023, Ukraine experienced an 18% decrease in revenue from the export of fruits, berries, and nuts, amounting to $257 million. The export structure highlighted a predominant decline in frozen berries and fruits at $132 million (-31%) and shelled and unshelled walnuts at $77 million (-4%). An
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'Tis the season for brassicas, vegetables that are cooked and enjoyed everywhere and that shine in their different facets and form the basis of culinary traditions throughout Europe. It is not just a matter of taste or gastronomic versatility but, above all, their values
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Increasingly unpredictable climatic trends, such as those that characterised the 2023 chestnut campaign, with an overly rainy spring and a too-dry autumn, affected the harvests but, even more seriously, resulted in quality variability on the
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The Biosolutions International event at Macfrut 2024 is going all out. The three-day exhibition scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from 8 to 10 May offers an exhibition part, the international congress, the award reserved for the most innovative products (Biosolutions Innovation
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China takes the lead as the world's largest producer of walnuts in shells, with an impressive annual output exceeding 705.8 thousand tons. The United States secures the second position, contributing over 405 thousand tons annually. Iran completes the top three, with an annual production
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A cattle farm fed with macadamia nuts? It is the new project of Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg; read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

In a recent Nutrients journal publication, researchers evaluated the impacts of 100% orange juice versus a sucrose-sweetened beverage (SSB) on emotions, physical health, and sensory attributes in normal-weight adults. Utilising visual analog scale (VAS) questionnaires, they gauged the effects of
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Prevention of metabolic diseasesObesity: fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories and rich in fibre, which helps to control weight and prevent obesity.Cardiovascular diseases: a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of
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Zerbinati, Italy's leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and fresh vegetables, is launching a new line of ready meals "Gusto&Equilibro, Il mio piatto unico" atMarca 2024; read more

According to the company, a basic volume of around 1,000 tonnes will now come directly and shelled from Tanzania. "The producers receive a premium price for the cashew nuts and are supported in various ways to increase their income. From now on, the packaging will also be
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Tina Stoklosa and Simon Beun, two young people who love travelling and nature, are famous in the social media world for always looking for new fruits to taste and show off to their community, which on Instagram has more than 1.2 million followers; read more