Nuts

Horticultural products exported to the EU, including the UK, have been the main driver of South Africa's agricultural growth for the past 15 years. Over the last decade, exports have expanded into Asia, the Americas, and Africa. However, current unilateral US trade agreements have created read more

New Zealand: Broccoli outperforms donuts and other surprising shopping habits from New World Point Chevalier's first week
Foodstuffs North Island has reported: "New Zealand's latest supermarket, New World Point Chevalier, has had a strong start, with over 22,000 shoppers passing through the checkouts in its." read more

The supply of pineapples is currently at its lowest point of 2025. Peter Leifermann from Chestnut Hill Farms stated, "The entire industry is down about 3.3 percent year-over-year out of Costa Rica, where the overwhelming majority of fresh pineapples for North America are grown." This decline follows an earlier start. read more

To promote awareness of the origin and value of food at an early age, the Center for Nutrition and Household Management Lower Saxony (ZEHN) is expanding the well-known harvest project "Yellow Ribbon" with a new offering for daycares. read more

Nasioknute pomiędzy światowym dziedzictwem mokradeł estuarialnych oraz najstarszym rezerwatem dzikich zwierząt w Południowej Afryce, Bousaam Boerdery uprawia ananasy od 1978 roku. "Pośrodku raju," mówi Regardo Müller (na prawo, trzymający dużego ananasa królowej). Bousaam ('Budować razem') Boerdery to firma rodzinna. read more

"When it froze in Turkey in April, we already knew that the apricot supply this year would be a complete disaster. We anticipated this by diverting to Tajikistan," says Richard Strijbis of Tovano, a wholesaler of nuts and southern fruits in Maasdijk. This situation fits into a pattern observed in recent years. read more

The agribusiness sector in South Africa is under pressure due to a 30% tariff imposed by the United States on agricultural exports in August 2025. This tariff has had an impact on industries like citrus, wine, and macadamia nuts, putting 35,000 jobs in the citrus sector in jeopardy. Despite a 26% increase in Q2, the sector is facing challenges due to the new tariff. read more

The enlargement of fruits represents a key phase of the production cycle, during which the plant must support intense activity of cell division and expansion. This process requires not only a continuous availability of nutrients and water, but also a balanced hormonal system. read more

Cut fruits such as pineapple, mango, or coconut, and increasingly also melon and watermelon, are gaining market interest due to their convenience in consumption. In line with this trend, companies engaged in the production of fruits like pineapples are establishing facilities for slicing and... read more

Crops lying on the ground in a few minutes, hectares of vegetables and vineyards compromised, farms forced to stop and employees left at home. This is the dramatic toll of the recent bad weather in Emilia-Romagna, which has severely hit the region, bringing the countryside to its knees. read more

A study published in the journal Nutrients investigated the effects of early-life consumption of blueberries on allergy-related symptoms, gut microbiota, and immune biomarkers. The period of complementary feeding is seen as crucial for influencing immune development, dietary habits, and the progression of gut microbes. read more

Irish shoppers take 37 minutes to do the "big shop" - new research reveals

New research has revealed that Irish shoppers spend an average of 37 minutes doing their "big shop" every week. The research, conducted by Bounce Insights on behalf of ALDI Ireland, surveyed more than 1,000 people. read more

The situation of Piedmont hazelnut groves is dramatic. The agricultural companies that have been cultivating hazelnuts in our hills for generations are experiencing yet another season marked by serious losses, with production decreases in some areas exceeding 70%. It is necessary to declare a state... read more

Nordetect has announced the commercial availability of Nora, a portable analyzer that delivers lab-quality macronutrient testing in just three minutes, replacing the traditional 5-day wait for laboratory results that has long hampered precision nutrient management in greenhouses and vertical farming. read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, prowadzący rozmawiają z Dianne Reitan z firmy Dianne's Dahlias. W Dianne's Dahlias w Colorado Springs, Kolorado, założycielka Dianne Reitan jest motywowana własną pasją do dalii. Uprawianie dalii w suchych, wysokogórskich warunkach na wysokości 7000 stóp może wydawać się read more

Platinum Fruits will be exhibiting at Asia Fruit Logistica this year and is excited to connect with industry partners from around the world. "Our main export products include durian, longan, coconut, and mangosteen, all known for their high quality and authentic Thai origin." read more

Nearly fifty growers and technicians gathered on 29 July at the La Pugère Experimental Station in Mallemort, Bouches-du-Rhône, for the official launch of the new KIARA® pear variety (Cepora cov.). Developed by INRAE and published by CEP Innovation, this eagerly awaited variety was presented. read more

Chilean walnut exports between March 21 and July 31 of this year increased by 15% compared to the same period of the previous season, rising from 64,390 to 73,787 tons in-shell equivalent. The growth was driven by increased demand from Europe and the Middle East, which helped offset slower sales in Asia, as reported in Chilenut's Monthly Shipment. read more

The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia (Fecoam) has raised concerns about the sustainability of farms in the nut sector following the recent trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. While many details remain to be clarified, the basic elements of the agreement are known. read more

Irpina's hazelnut farming is experiencing one of the most difficult years ever. Early shedding, worsened by climate changes, parasites, and nutritional imbalances, has drastically reduced production: in Avellino, it will not exceed 4,000 tons, with an average decrease of 50% and peaks up to read more