Nuts

On September 1, Frutree took over the business operations of Vetter Slovakia. With this step, the Europe-wide producer of high-quality nut and dried fruit products is not only breaking new ground in the production and marketing of its products, but also in the procurement of raw materials, as
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Now is the time for the public to stand up and say, “we give a fork” about our growers, says Queensland’s state industry body for fruit, vegetables and nuts. read more

"It will be a different format just like our fair". With these words the President of Macfrut, Renzo Piraccini, had given us a preview of the contents of Macfrut Academy (click here for more details) and today, after watching the first episode, we can certainly confirm it; read more

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Despite enormous international competition, hazelnuts are increasingly becoming the focus of German producers. The first Thuringian Hazelnut Day at the Teaching and Research Centre for Horticulture (LVG) in Thuringia focused on the opportunities and pitfalls that this special crop can bring in this country.
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After years of uninterrupted growth, imports of nuts to Germany fell slightly for the first time last year. read more

Nowadays, the food industry is making increasing use of sugar alternatives to lower the calorie content of products and broaden the audience of possible consumers, including those increasingly lifestyle-conscious targets who prefer a low-calorie diet.
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From mid-September to the end of November, the season for edible chestnuts arrives in European countries, turning this nutritious nut into a sought-after commodity. Roasted and fresh chestnuts are purchased by consumers at prices ranging from 9.5 euros per kilogram and above, making edible
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Fruit and Salad Smart Games, the project promoted by the fruit and vegetable growers' organisations Aroma Domus, AOA and Terra Orti, is back for its fourth edition. It was created with the aim of raising awareness among young people about proper nutrition by favouring the consumption of fruit and vegetables.
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Google DeepMind has introduced GraphCast. This AI model takes only a minute to generate precise 10-day weather forecasts. It is faster and more accurate than the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) traditional HRES system, says Google. GraphCast is trained on decades of
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In fact, frozen broccoli retains most of its nutritional properties and can be an equally healthy option to its fresh version. This is due to a deep-freezing process that maintains the quality of the broccoli, and in some instances, can even improve its
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Exotic fruit sales in Russia have surged due to increasing prices for traditionally imported bananas and oranges, according to an NTech study. In the first half of 2023, pomelo sales tripled, papayas increased 2.5 times, and rambutans grew by 1.5 times. However, demand for conventional fruits
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The arrival of autumn fills the Italian fruit and vegetable markets with a great variety of typical seasonal products. Fruits and vegetables such as persimmons, pumpkin, apples and pears are invading the fruit and vegetable counters and represent real nutritional resources in
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As sudden changes in temperatures caused by global climate change in the Black Sea Region have adversely impacted hazelnut yields, climate scientist Professor Dr. Mehmet Levent Kurnaz made some statements on the importance of relocating the hazelnut plantations. read more

Seipasa, a Spanish company specialising in the development, formulation and manufacture of bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants and nutritional treatments for agriculture, has presented its sustainability report for the last financial year. read more

As the 2023 mango harvest in Katherine, Northern Territory drew to a close Nutrano Produce Group announced a bountiful Lady Jane crop. read more

After a period of research to find the ideal ingredient to replace animal milk in the production of its products, Väcka found the answer in melon seeds. The vegetable drink extracted from these seeds gives its products a milky taste, aromas and flavours.
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Sakata has celebrated the first anniversary of the Pandi Club with a meeting in Murcia of all the ambassadors who are part of this project, which brings together nutritionists from all over Spain with a common goal: to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables among children in order to make them more aware of their nutritional needs.
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In 2022, prices after adjusting for inflation, called real prices, were $1.10 per pound for almonds, $0.51 for hazelnuts, and $0.25 for walnuts. read more

The Linea Verde, guided by the spirit of innovation that has always distinguished it, continues its evolutionary path and, as the first company in Italy, launches a new product concept within the IV gamma market: the Micro DimmidiSì potatoes in microwaveable bags, already washed and
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