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The Australian avocado industry is strengthening its collaboration with Malaysia as exports continue to achieve record growth.
2026-03-06 04:00
Avocados Australia, the peak body representing Australian avocado growers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Monash University Malaysia and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with UOW Malaysia, reinforcing collaboration in nutrition education, culinary innovation, and industry.
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Avocados Australia, the peak body representing Australian avocado growers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Monash University Malaysia and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with UOW Malaysia, reinforcing collaboration in nutrition education, culinary innovation, and industry.
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"Freeze-drying produces nutritious fruit snacks that retain their flavor and nutritional value."
2026-03-06 00:00
A healthy snack for children. Based on this concept, Life is Bananas was founded nearly a year ago and will make its debut next month at the Tavola fair. Founder Sigrid Severijns says, "It's not always easy to provide children with healthy food that they enjoy and that suits a busy family life."
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The chestnut grove of the future: innovation and mechanization
2026-03-06 00:00
"We are pleased with the interest and participation in this second edition of the 'Chestnut Field Tests', a sign that the provincial sector increasingly feels the need for a moment dedicated to updating and adopting best practices to remain competitive."
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Victorian farm manager wins the 2026 Citrus Emerging Leader Award.
2026-03-06 00:00
Nutrano Produce Group has announced that Tommy Braybrook, the farm manager of the Sunwest property in the Sunraysia region of Victoria, has been named the winner of the 2026 Citrus Australia Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes leadership and innovation among citrus growers across Australia.
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A decade-long analysis involving more than 40,000 women has found that diets rich in flavonoids, such as berries, apples, and citrus fruits, may be associated with sustained happiness and optimism. These findings are from a study published in Clinical Nutrition that investigated the relationship.
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After two disappointing seasons in terms of profitability for cherry production, in Chile there is a growing debate about a possible shift towards European hazelnuts, as reported by FreshFruitPortal.com. The topic is concrete, because the current market context seems favorable: prices.
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The partnership's goal is to develop the market for chestnuts in the United States.
2026-03-05 00:00
Red River Foods, Inc. and Agroforestry Partners, LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of the U.S. chestnut market. Chestnut acreage in the United States has increased over the past 10 years and is expected to continue expanding as farmers and ranchers look to diversify their operations.
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From the Alps to Sicily: the Pinova apple marries Modica chocolate.
2026-03-05 00:00
VIP Val Venosta arrives at the final stage of the Applepairing project, the format that takes Val Venosta apples around Italy, connecting them with regional gastronomic excellences to enhance the nutritional values of the selected ingredients. Sicily thus becomes the
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Spring has made one thing unmistakably clear: the stone fruit season will be defined by price. Tight supply and the increasing risk of weather-related losses are setting the stage for elevated prices for apricots, peaches, sweet cherries, and plums. Yet at the same time, the market is becoming
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As March begins, the Noix de Grenoble PDO walnut season is coming to an end. The 2025-2026 campaign concludes with contrasting results: while export momentum has slowed, the exceptional quality of this year's crop has helped sustain the market overall. Average volumes but exceptional quality."
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Kalifornijskie orzechy włoskie są wysyłane na całym świecie, a Bliski Wschód jest ważnym miejscem docelowym. „Wysyłamy wiele do Dubaju” - mówi Bill Carriere z Carriere Farms. Część tej objętości pozostaje w Dubaju, ale region jest także ważnym centrum handlowym. „Z Dubaju produkt jest przekierowywany do”
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A UK grower has managed to harvest asparagus six weeks earlier than usual by using coir tunnels.
2026-03-04 00:00
A grower in Hampshire has started harvesting asparagus about six weeks earlier than the usual UK season by using covered tunnels and recycled coconut husk fiber as a growing medium. New Forest Fruit is now producing large quantities of asparagus commercially by utilizing coir, a natural fiber obtained from coconut husks.
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Carob and Big Pharma? The new era of Italian fruits and vegetables.
2026-03-03 00:00
D-pinitol, d-chiro-inositol, polycystic ovary syndrome, and insulin resistance... No, it's not a chemistry lesson, but the other side of the coin of fruits and vegetables: nutraceuticals. This discipline, born from the fusion of "nutrition" and "pharmaceuticals," studies those foods that have effects.
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Fruits have traditionally been seen as a crucial part of a healthy diet. However, contemporary scientific research reveals that their advantages go beyond just supplying vitamins. Fruits have a blend of biologically active compounds - antioxidants, polyphenols, dietary fiber.
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UK growers are looking into hazelnuts as a profitable and climate-resistant crop option.
2026-03-02 00:00
UK arable farmers who are looking for alternative high-value crops suitable for a changing climate are being encouraged to explore hazelnut production in an agroforestry-style orchard system. Suffolk farmer and Nuffield scholar Tom McVeigh suggests that hazelnuts can offer a market-driven source of income that is not
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Azerbaijan has resumed exporting hazelnuts to Lebanon.
2026-02-27 00:00
In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 18,973 tonnes of hazelnuts valued at USD 170.7 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan and cited by ABC.AZ. This marked a 32% increase in export revenue compared to 2024, despite a 6% decrease in export volumes. The largest destination for exports was Russia, receiving a total of 8,521 tonnes.
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The Commerce Ministry of Thailand is speeding up efforts to address the decline in aromatic coconut prices through strategies such as increasing domestic consumption, diversifying exports, and conducting inspections of packaging facilities. Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun stated that agencies have been directed to offer assistance to farmers and...
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Plant-based protein is a rapidly growing trend in Australia and globally, as consumers seek to enhance their diets and fitness levels with natural products. Nut protein powder is becoming increasingly popular, being 100% natural and also offering a delicious taste when added to shakes and smoothies. This is excellent news.
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"Zarządzanie sprzedażą wysokiej jakości dyni Butternut przez cały rok to ogromne wyzwanie"
2026-02-27 00:00
Konsumpcja dyni masłowej notuje znaczący wzrost w Europie. Razem z Portugalią, sezon w Hiszpanii jest obecnie w pełni rozkwitu, a kraj ten jest wiodącym producentem. Firma z Murcji jest już w stanie dystrybuować ją przez cały rok w segmencie premium. W Hiszpanii, my
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