Nuts

Nowadays, consumers are looking for alternatives to prepare their dishes more quickly to eat at home and thus simplify menus, but without forgetting the flavour or nutritional values, which are increasingly valued by consumers. read more

Iranian exports of nuts and dried fruits stood at $1 billion in the period of March 2022-23. This means a 70% drop compared to $2.5 billion in the previous year, according to the secretary-general of Iran’s Nuts and Dried Fruits Exporters Union. read more

A summer promotion of Californian almonds is quite successful in the United Kingdom. Also, in partnership with the leading UK distributor Whitworth, walnuts from California are featured in a free-standing display for 12 weeks in 780 Tesco stores. The California Walnut Commission reported that
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British Berry Growers, the industry body representing 95 per cent of British berries, has announced its partnership with Tough Mudder, an internationally recognised obstacle course and mud run. read more

Turkey’s walnut production doesn’t come close to covering the consumption, says Cengiz Bostanci, who works for the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Bartin: “Turkey is one of the gene centres of walnut, but isn’t self-sufficient in production and is one of the countries
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The monitoring and control of the salt concentration of the nutrient solution (water + fertilizer) both at the starting point (fertigator) and at the end point (pot) is important in agriculture, especially in soils above ground. read more

That squirrels eat dried fruit is nothing new, except that they also do it at the bar. Not just any bar, but a small custom-built wooden structure. It was built right next to his garden by Michael Dutko, an American from Ohio.
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The blueberry campaign is off to a successful start. Thanks to their high nutritional and economic value, they are conquering new market shares and becoming highly sought-after products (for more details click here). read more

The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement came into force on 31 May 2023 and will end tariffs on more than 99% of Australian exports to the UK. read more

The historic hailstorm in Valencia yesterday, with ice stones the size of nuts, had a strong impact on a large area of crops in numerous areas of the provinces of Valencia and Castellon. According to an initial estimate made by the Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA), "the hailstorm
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The little that had been saved from the spring frost and the May floods was finally destroyed in a matter of minutes. Monday afternoon's violent thunderstorm hit Bologna's agriculture hard: hail, wind and rain fell particularly hard in
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Dried fruit continues to play a leading role in summer consumption for quick snacks, as ingredients in elaborate recipes and, above all, as an excellent partner for aperitifs. In this case the most popular products continue to be peanuts and pistachios but, in general, consumption
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The historic hailstorm that hit the city of Valencia on Monday, with ice stones the size of walnuts, was not limited to the 'cap i casal' but was particularly virulent on a large area of crops in many areas of the provinces of Valencia and Castellón.
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Professor Alexandra Johnstone, a leading nutrition researcher from Scotland’s Rowett Institute, has warned of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the obesity epidemic, reports The Press & Journal. read more

Sources forecast that Ukraine’s walnut production will stand at 106,500 tons for marketing year (MY) 2023/24,similar to MY2022/23. Production fell in 2022 because some production areas are currently in occupied territory at the time of the report writing. Exports are slow, plagued by quality
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This year's International Symposium on Walnuts and Pecans was held in Grenoble, France, from June 12th to 16th. This major event brought together scientists from all over the world, as well as professionals from the nut industry who, for the first time, were able to attend a trade show dedicated
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In a recent report, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) assesses the consequences of the Russian invasion on the Ukrainian walnut sector. It forecasts total production of 106,500 t for the 23/24 marketing year, a similar figure to the 2022/23 marketing year. read more

New, densely cultivated, farming methods for hazelnut and walnut trees are beginning to gain popularity in Spain, which is a country that has always been considered a point of reference in Europe when it comes to implementing innovative trends in the cultivation of fruit, citrus and olive trees.
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Fresh Del Monte launches a range of Hpp (High Pressure Processing) juices on the Italian market without added sugar (almost a prerequisite for new products in the segment). High Pressure Cold Pressing preserves the nutritional qualities read more

Picotas have been gaining popularity in recent years for their numerous health benefits and exquisite flavour. In this article, we'll take a closer look at peckerberries, how they differ from conventional cherries and the great health benefits they offer. From its high

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