Nuts

Production of almonds in Portugal is expected to rise by 20% this year, driven by expansion in the Alentejo region, to a total of 20,000 tons of kernels, in a year marked by drought and heatwaves. read more

In late August – early September, almond harvesting begins in Georgia. To put it mildly, this is a new export crop for Georgia. Today in Georgia, there are about 6 thousand hectares of intensive almond orchards, and the expected harvest is from 2.5 to 3 thousand tons. read more

According to a study by the University of New Jersey in the US, the lemon is the healthiest fruit in the world. Lemon stands out among 41 food options analyzed, showing that it can satisfy 100% of nutritional needs in just 100 calories. Rich in vitamin C, it enhances the effects of the immune
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As climate change continues to pose severe challenges to ensuring sustainable food supplies around the world, scientists from McGill University are looking for ways to improve the resilience and nutritional quality of potatoes. Professor Martina Strömvik and her team have created a potato super
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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that producers of walnuts grown in California voted for six amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California. read more

Recently, there has been fewer imported fruit categories in the Xinfadi wholesale market in Gaobeidian. The best sellers are South African citrus, Thai durian, and young coconut. There are also a small amount of American cherries, Peruvian blueberries, and New Zealand apples. The easing of the
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This latest version of Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR) are based not only on nutritional value and what is good for our health but also on what is good for the environment. According to the NNR, it is 500 to 800g (or more) of a variety of berries, fruits and vegetables that is recommended
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Through the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), the Ugandan government has instituted a new strategy-nucleus farmer strategy that has boosted the planting macadamia nuts and avocado, the two emerging high-value crops in the east African nation. To boost production, to meet both
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“Economic Cooperative doo Serbia” is specialized nursery for the production of fruit plants: apples, pears, cherries, plums, apricots, peaches, nectarines, grapevines, raspberries, blackberries, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc., and also rootstock plants, rose seedlings and ornamental plants with an
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Purslane, also known as Portulaca oleracea, is a plant that has gained popularity in recent years. With its rich nutritional content and versatility in cooking, it is considered by many as a superfood. However, purslane has also been labeled as a weed due to its invasive nature and ability to
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Since the beginning of the year, we have been telling you about the industry with up-to-date news, insights and live meetings. read more

A patchy production and declining volumes will characterise the chestnut campaign in the southern regions. As the season gets ready to start in a few days, we outlined an overview with producers Vincenzo De Maio from Forino (Avellino) and Franco Di Pippo from
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As it continues to drive avocado sales in the US by advancing awareness of their health benefits, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its science-based resource Fresh Avocados – Love One Today. read more

Support from a global foundation could be making its way to UK charities and good causes aiming to boost health and nutrition, promote inclusion, or protect the environment. read more

Banca Agricola Popolare di Ragusa will manage, as an authorised credit institution, 12 million euro of investments from the Ministry of Agriculture of Food Sovereignty and Forestry, as well as subsidies amounting to approximately 7.5 million euro, destined for companies belonging to the
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The hazelnut production in Georgia faces challenges in the 2023 season, but there is hope for better quality and quantity than in 2022. Sales of newly harvested hazelnuts in green husk have already started on the local market, but exporters have not started buying yet. The average wholesale
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The hazelnut production in Georgia faces challenges in the 2023 season, but there is hope for better quality and quantity than in 2022. Sales of newly harvested hazelnuts in green husk have already started on the local market, but exporters have not started buying yet. The average wholesale
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Daily prune consumption could help improve heart health in older people according to two new studies. The research, presented at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) annual meeting, showed promising effects on several biomarkers related to cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women and men
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A new report commissioned by Hort Innovation has projected the combined value of Australian fruit, vegetable, nut, turf and nursery industries to increase by A$4bn to reach A$21.8bn by 2030. read more

A marketing campaign launched by the Australian Macadamia Society has laid claim to the affectionate nickname ‘Macas’ in a light-hearted dig at fast food giant McDonald’s. read more