Nuts

The EU-funded Horizon 2020 project BreedingValue releases a newsletter series that guides you through the exciting journey of developing innovative, sustainable, and competitive breeding strategies for resilient and high-quality berries. The project tackles various challenges along the way, such as... read more

The International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on June 26 and 27, 2024, in Óbidos, Portugal. With only two weeks remaining until the event starts, organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome participants and ensure a highly interesting experience. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th. read more

In Portugal, a new decree on simplified food labeling has come into effect, replacing the previous text which was deemed flawed in the way it evaluated the nutritional profiles of products. This concerns the Nutriscore tables, which use a labeling system. read more

The consumption of certain fruits may be useful in alleviating the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This is suggested by researchers from the University of Copenhagen who conducted a study on the effects of urolithin A, a substance naturally found in berries, strawberries, pomegranates, and nuts. read more

New, agronomically simple and high-density cultivation techniques are emerging in hazelnut cultivation in Italy, although skepticism is still widespread because people are often hesitant to open up to innovation. The vast majority of hazelnut plantations worldwide are managed using traditional methods. read more

In the past week (late May), our field scouts and I began to observe the first pale green potato leafhoppers (PLH) in the field, right on schedule. They were seen on potatoes and beans by the scouts, while I spotted them on the tender growth of our English walnut tree, which stands as a sentinel at the north end of a long. read more

Those who are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle know how challenging it can be to choose fresh, nutritious, and healthy snacks to curb hunger between meals. Freshkia, the innovative brand from the Foodiverse group in Spain, is showcasing its range of healthy and innovative snacks. read more

UK: Shoppers at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Asda are being encouraged to 'stock up' on red grapes. A scientist claims that a "superfood" found in all supermarkets can significantly reduce cholesterol levels. According to nutritional scientist Alex Ruani, red grapes have the potential to lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and boost... read more

Wszyscy kochamy świeże owoce, a większość ludzi na Ziemi, zwłaszcza dzieci, preferuje najbardziej słodkie owoce o najwyższej zawartości cukru. read more

The report presents the foundations, goals, and measures of the Federal Government's policy in the field of nutrition and consumer health protection for the period from June 2020 to May 2024. In this regard, Federal Minister Özdemir explains: "Food connects and creates community." read more

Hort Innovation has made available the most up-to-date and comprehensive consumer data on Australian fruits, vegetables, and nuts through a new platform called Hort IQ. read more

Those who seek to take care of themselves know how challenging it can be to opt for fresh, nutritious, and healthy alternatives to satisfy hunger between meals. Freshkia, the innovative brand of the Foodiverse group

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The protagonist is the Piedmont Hazelnut IGP in the framework agreement that will be signed between the regional Coldiretti and the confectionery group Novi Elah Dufour. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00 am, at the headquarters of Coldiretti Piemonte, located at 4 Via Maria Vittoria in Turin. read more

As of now, fruit tree owners can register their trees and bushes for the harvest project at the Center for Nutrition and Household Management of Lower Saxony (ZEHN) and share their excess fruit with others, ZEHN announced. read more

Taylor Camp, an 11-year-old from York, set a new world record for peeling the most mandarins in one minute in the under 16 category. This challenge was organized by Absolute Radio and Guinness World Records and was highlighted on the Dave Berry Breakfast Show. Taylor, who has a strong passion for mandarins, was chosen from a large pool of participants. read more

Every year around this time, growers begin to consider strategies for minimizing western flower thrips on their chrysanthemum crops. This year, there is particular concern about Thrips parvispinus, as chrysanthemums are one of its known hosts. While there have been no reports of Parvispinus so far read more

The activities of Hazelnut Breeding Improvement within the applied research project to address the main critical issues of hazelnut production have begun, under the scientific responsibility of the University of Perugia, guided by Professor Daniela Farinelli. read more

"The watermelon is one of the most widely grown fruits in Turkish agriculture," says Tarkan Kocakurt, CEO of the Turkish fresh produce exporter Heptaze. "Agriculture is a crucial sector that has been meeting the nutritional needs of people and animals from the past to the present. Watermelon holds significant importance in this sector." read more

Mushrooms and cultivated fungi in Europe, renowned for their exquisite flavor and culinary versatility, are much more than an ingredient; they are a nutritional gem that deserves a prominent place in every balanced diet. Although not classified as vegetables from a botanical perspective, mushrooms

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Essen's Mayor Julia Jacob warmly welcomed the fruit trade industry on June 4th at the Octagon on the mining site and also highlighted the high importance of healthy eating, especially school nutrition, in the largest city in the Ruhr area. read more