Nuts

On Saturday 16 December 2023, the conference organised by the Consorzio di Tutela Arancia Rossa di Sicilia IGP 'Criticalities and Opportunities: Arancia Rossa di Sicilia IGP Campaign' was held in the conference hall of the 'Tenuta Ambelia' in Militello Val di Catania. The campaign was discussed
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The National Forum of Walnut Growers of Moldova was held in Chisinau, where the participants expressed their satisfaction with the improved situation on the walnut market in the autumn-winter of 2023. Compared to the same period last year, the wholesale prices for walnuts in shell and walnut
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G+FLAS Life Sciences and Bayer AG have signed a letter of intent (LOI)  to collaborate on the development of novel CRISPR genome-edited tomato varieties that are nutritionally enhanced with vitamin D3.   read more

The Unión de Uniones de Agricultores y Ganaderos has requested a moratorium from the Ministry of Agriculture on the implementation of the Royal Decree on sustainable soil nutrition, mainly with regard to the periods of application and prohibition of nitrogen fertilisation.
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Roasted chestnuts are traditionally a big seller at Christmas markets. However, this year, the Italian campaign has been particularly sluggish. "The goods have been extremely scarce and expensive since the start of the season," says Rainer Simon, Italy specialist and Managing Director of
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California, known as " the Golden State ", is not only synonymous with wealth and prosperity but also home to the coveted California walnuts, jewels of the Central Valley kissed by the sun. Today, California Walnuts is thrilled to announce the launch of its much-anticipated "Pure Gold "
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The world of vegetable alternatives to cheese is finding more and more space on the market, with tasty and innovative proposals: this is the case of the brand Ortìa, which recently launched Cremosi, a line of vegetable spreads based on chickpeas and cashews; read more

If last year's fourth range spinach season did not start off on the right foot (click here to read more), this season production is also facing a difficult period, caused by a mix of causes. We delved into the situation with Giulio Benvenuti,
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To meet the increasing demand for quality nuts amidst workforce shortages and crop challenges, Premier Tech presents the PRAIRIE SCP-2100 Robotic Nut Sorting Machine. This innovative equipment efficiently removes defects from nuts, such as almonds and pecans, sorting them into multiple streams
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Under the "Own Orchard" program, over 73 hectares of blueberry plantations have been established, the largest among all Ukrainian regions participating in the support program. read more

Ukraine, recognizing its capabilities in walnut cultivation, is actively expanding the export of this valuable product. According to Gennadiy Yudin, the president of the Ukrainian Nut Association, the area of industrial nut orchards in the country is currently 13.1 thousand hectares, with
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In 2020, approximately 4.2% of the EU’s total employment, an estimated 9.4 million people, worked within the agriculture fishing sector. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector continues to be a significant source of employment, particularly in eastern and southern EU countries.
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The 2023 chestnut campaign was not among the easiest and the negative forecasts at the beginning of the season were confirmed. Producer Vincenzo De Maio, of the homonymous company in Forino (Avellino), which dedicates 300 hectares to chestnuts, draws the conclusions. The Campania-based company cultivates the
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Back in 2013, a research breeding program for kiwiberries started off in New England. Led by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) scientist Iago Hale, the kiwiberry research program’s goal is to develop varieties that are both highly adapted to grow in the northeast and have
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Since the beginning of 2023, specialists from the Rosselkhoznadzor in the Novosibirsk and Tomsk regions have issued phytosanitary certificates for the export of cedar nuts from the Tomsk region. The total volume of exported batches reached 3,684 tons, with 433 tons shipped in November alone.
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The walnut harvest for the 2023 campaign ofIl Noceto, the organisation of 14 producers from the Veneto and Friuli regions, has come to an end. It has reached almost 1,000 dry tonnes, with a loss of around 30% of product compared to the forecast, due to the weather conditions.
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The EU produces a wide range of fruit, berries and read more

For weeks now, retailers have been stocking numerous Christmas products, from gingerbread and Christmas biscuits to chocolate Santas. In the run-up to St Nicholas' Day, retailers are also heavily promoting red apples, citrus fruits and nuts. After all, these are the products that
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Macfrut Academy is an innovative digital platform dedicated to exhibitors and visitors who want to stay updated throughout the year. The video lectures will last about 30 minutes each and will be divided into several modules, available in four languages (English, Spanish, French and Italian). read more

Syngenta Crop Protection has become a sponsor of the International Alliance for Phytobiomes Research. read more