Nuts

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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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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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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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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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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Go to a fruit and vegetable department and have an expert explain the nutritional benefits of organic products at your disposal. This is what will happen at the Ipercoop Centro Miralfiore (via Galleria dei Fonditori, 1) in Pesaro, on Saturday 24 February, at two times of the day (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
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Sales of the 2023 harvest have ended at Il Noceto. "This year we endured considerable losses due to the hail storms, however we have progressed in both the MOF and big retail chain channels," explains director Michele Sciannimanica. read more

Spain’s Semillas Fitó chose Fruit Logistica 2024 as the backdrop for the official launch of its ambitious 2023-26 Sustainability Plan. The plan sets out the positive contribution the seed company can make to improving nutrition worldwide, in terms of food security – by breeding more
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Whether it’s an apple, a cherry, a blueberry, or any other fruit, as soon as it has been harvested, the product is no longer getting water and nutrients and the process of senescence starts. During this process, the fruit consumes O2, and produces CO2. Not only does the quality deteriorate,
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In 2023, Iran's pistachio exports to the European Union members tallied up to €92 million, marking a 17 percent decrease from the €111 million recorded in 2022, as per Eurostat. This year, Iran stood as Europe's second-largest pistachio supplier, trailing behind the U.S. The breakdown of
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The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has recently secured a significant contract to export 10,000 tons of walnuts to China. read more

Sysco GB has partnered with foodservice technology specialist Nutritics to introduce a carbon labelling system for UK food businesses. read more

Biovegen, the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plants (IBMCP-CSIC) and Cajamar, managed to schedule more than 400 bilateral contacts between entrepreneurs and scientists to develop biotechnology projects

at the conference held yesterday in Valencia. read more

The European Commission is due to decide in the coming months on a single nutrition labelling system that member states could adopt. The NutrInform Battery is Italy's answer to the traffic light systems that classify foods into good (green sticker) and bad (sticker
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Almost 3.4 million hectares of land were planted to fruit in the EU in 2017, representing 1.9 % of all utilised agricultural land. Nut orchards accounted for one third (33.8 %) of the total area of fruit, pome fruit orchards (apples and pears) a further one fifth (19.2 %) of the total, stone
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Machinery specialist Sorma used Fruit Logistica to showcase its new box-filling robot for post-harvest fresh produce processing. read more

Ukraine is rapidly ascending to European standards in walnut production, leveraging its vast land potential. read more

Peru offers the world a varied pantry of natural and organic products that not only stand out for their flavour, but also for being rich in nutrients, vitamins and proteins. In this sense, Peruvian participation stands out at the Feria Fruit Logística, where close to

Peruvian fruit and vegetables

will be on display at the Feria Fruit Logística.
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In a ground-breaking study by Italian researchers, published in Nutrients, an innovative extraction technique known as hydrodynamic cavitation was employed to derive extracts from pomegranate's non-edible components, such as peels and seeds, typically discarded during juicing. This sustainable
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The new service is free of charge for Knuspr Premium customers. All other customers can take advantage of the 15-minute time slots at the start in February for a small surcharge from 1 euro. The service is available in the entire city area as well as in the northern outskirts of Munich, including
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