Nuts

The second Californian Diamond in-shell walnuts shipment has arrived at Tovano in the Netherlands. "The demand for these boxes grows annually and only increases towards Christmas," says Dillen Langenberg. read more

Spain has great potential for both crops. They are two products with excellent nutritional properties that are highly valued by consumers. The president of the umbrella organisation, Enrique Colilles, explained: "Consumers need to know,
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When the EU Commission released its so-called Breakfast Directive earlier this year, honey, jam and fruit-juice labels are being dealt with on their own, not part of a clear and overarching Food Information to Consumers (FIC) package. The FIC would have finally regulated on the health or
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In purely economic terms, the prices for PGI hazelnuts from Piedmont (Nocciola Piemonte Igp) are currently quite favourable at around €7.50 per kg. "Of course, a producer wouldn't say the same," emphasised Delmonte. They are currently lower than at the start of the campaign, when they were at
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According to recent research, adults who take up a healthier diet during their 40s can extend their lifespan by eight or more years. Evidence from a study of more than 460,000 Brits shows that people will live longer if they eat more nuts and whole grains and reduce their sugary drinks and
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In April 2023, EastFruit wrote that the European Union intends to extend Uzbekistan’s status as a beneficiary of the GSP+ system for a new cycle. At negotiations with representatives of the government of Uzbekistan, the EU delegation at that time noted that Uzbekistan had ratified the
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The chestnut campaign got off to a bit of a slow start in September, characterised by a reduced supply and a still dormant demand (click here to read more). We wanted to discuss the subject with Giuseppe Fortunato, a wholesaler who has been present for years
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Mangoes could help athletes with muscle recovery. The fruit is not only known for providing good calories, but for offering vitamins A, B2 and C. Nutritionist at Clínica Sculpté Adriana Santamaria: “A good daily portion would be one cup of chopped fruit, around 130 gr of fruit pre or post
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With the arrival of the winter season, Findus, a leading frozen food company, presents the new Cremosa + Protein with cannellini beans and chickpeas, which expands the extensive Findus Cremosa range. This creamy soup is perfect for enjoying a hot meal in just a few minutes,
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In April 2023, EastFruit wrote that the European Union intends to extend Uzbekistan’s status as a beneficiary of the GSP+ system for a new cycle. At negotiations with representatives of the government of Uzbekistan, the EU delegation at that time noted that Uzbekistan had ratified the
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A promising new form of ammonium phosphate fertilizer has been field-tested by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers. The fertilizer, struvite, offers a triple win for sustainability and crop production, as it recycles nutrients from wastewater streams, reduces leaching of
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Andalusian oranges are a nutritional and gastronomic treasure. This is the idea that the campaign of the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development and Asociafruit - Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producing and Exporting Companies, Fruits and Vegetables, Fruits and Vegetables of Andalusia - wants to convey once again this year.
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Analysis of the nutritional content of broccoli read more

Leading players in Europe’s fresh produce packaging business have welcomed the recent European Parliament vote on new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR) after some last-minute revisions – in particular to its approach to recycling. read more

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

Seasonal equilibrium: A fresh feast for well-balanced celebrations read more

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