Nuts

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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"The CAAB must play a leading role in the city and return as a crossroads for fruit and vegetables from Italy and beyond." This, in a nutshell, is the thought of Marco Marcatili, president of the CAAB, when questioned by IFN on the future developments of the Bologna market structure; read more

In the 2023/2024 school year, the state of Saxony-Anhalt will continue to support healthy nutrition for children in daycare centres as well as in primary and special schools through the free supply of conventionally or organically produced products such as fruit as part of the implementation of the EU school programme,
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From January to May 2023, the volume of fruit exports from Mexico increased 4.7 percent year-on-year. It reached to 1,887.000 tons, but their commercial value dropped 5 percent to 4,591 million dollars. read more

The news that India will remove retaliatory tariffs for US walnuts has been well received in California, the second largest producer of walnuts in the world. With two-thirds of California production exported, the retaliatory tariff had a significant impact on California walnut growers, many of
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In order to offer its clients fresh produce such as carrots, cabbage and leeks every month of the year, Fermes Larrère has relied since 2017 on production from their BVLH farm in Portugal's Alentejo region, 40 minutes south of Lisbon. The farm covers 500 irrigated hectares, half of which are
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Sources say that fruit and vegetable consumption is extremely low in Ethiopia, even compared to other neighboring countries. This is leading to nutrient deficiencies and making its population vulnerable to a range of largely preventable diseases. High prices and low incomes help explain the low
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The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is thrilled with the announcement that India will lift its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples. The organization applauds the work of the Biden Administration and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative that achieved this important victory. read more

Under the slogan "What does summer taste like? Broccoli!", it seeks to raise awareness of the benefits of incorporating this vegetable into menus during the summer season, while highlighting its culinary versatility. read more

Good practices do not go on holiday, at least this is the hope of the Last Minute Market's Zero Waste campaign, which, with the onset of summer - from Wednesday 21 June - has launched the call for entries for the 12th edition of the Living Zero Waste Award, the contest aimed at
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