Nuts
Walnuts exports from China to Kyrgyzstan increased sharply in 2023
2023-06-15 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, in 2023 Kyrgyzstan sharply increased walnut imports from China. During the first four months of the current calendar year, China shipped 25.5 thousand tons of walnuts to the Kyrgyz market. Of this volume, 14.4 thousand tons were inshell walnuts, and 10.9 thousand
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Murcia's Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research and Development (IMIDA), has presented farmers and technicians with new stone fruit varieties -such as peach, donut peaches, and plum, among others- that have high taste quality and are better adapted to climate change.
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Walnut Fridays' return to the San Martino farm
2023-06-15 00:00
Discover the flavours and secrets of the food and wine culture of Romagna while spending pleasant evenings in the company of friends and relaxing in contact with the nature of the area.
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Spain will produce more than 120,000 tons of almonds this year
2023-06-15 00:00
According to the latest estimate of the national nuts table, Spain will produce 120,633 tons of grain almonds in the 2023 campaign. This is 49% above the average of the last three years and is mainly due to the entry into production of more than 16,000 new hectares.
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Bluelab partners with De Lettuce Bear in Malaysia
2023-06-14 03:00
Bluelab has announced its new partnership with De Lettuce Bear, an indoor vertical lettuce farming and hydroponics specialist based in Malaysia.
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Georgia’s hazelnut exports were weaker this season, but there were some positive points
2023-06-14 00:00
EastFruit highlights that Georgia has exported almost all of its hazelnuts. Product has been practically the country’s only major export product from fruits, nuts, and vegetables in the last 12 months. Numbers from this season were significantly worse than the previous one. However, there were
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Georgia’s hazelnut exports were weaker this season, but there were some positive points
2023-06-13 00:00
EastFruit highlights that Georgia has exported almost all of its hazelnuts. Product has been practically the country’s only major export product from fruits, nuts, and vegetables in the last 12 months. Numbers from this season were significantly worse than the previous one. However, there were
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Located about one hour south of Montreal and about 15 minutes from the US border, the garden of Quebec is a key growing region for many different vegetable varieties. “We are one of the major lettuce growers in Canada, harvesting up to 15,000 cartons of lettuce a day in season,” says Arthur
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Rush Farms Portugal emerged from the strengthening of relationships with Portuguese producers and with the determination to maintain a connection with production.
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For years, the KZN South Coast’s local farmers have taken advantage of the area’s nutrient-rich soil, steady rainfall pattern, and high duration of sunshine to grow and export quality bananas to domestic and international markets. While banana farming remains a strong investment option in
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Consuming more nuts might boost memory later in life
2023-06-13 00:00
Medical sources claim that some 19% of adults aged 50 years and over live with cognitive impairment, ranging from mild deficits to Alzheimer’s disease. However, lifestyle factors such as diet may protect brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Diets such as the Mediterranean
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Immediately after the end of the presidential election in Turkey, which was won by the incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish currency has suffered another 14% slump, which continues. According to EastFruit, this will have a big impact on the fruit and vegetable trade in the
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We are still waiting for official harvest forecasts
2023-06-11 00:00
The organisers divided the meeting into several stages of a different nature. The introductory part was intended to provide the attendees with ideas for actively promoting the consumption of blueberries. A nutritionist, Dr Justyna Bylinowska, discussed the health-promoting properties of blueberries, sharing the
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How did Indian lemons end up in Australia?
2023-06-09 00:00
There are four species of Macadamia, of which two are the most important nut producers, namely Macadamia integrifolia and M . tetraphylla. All species belong to the Proteaceae family, meaning they are related to banksias, grevilleas and proteas. This family connection reveals the genus has a long…
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Germany, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Gulf countries are priority markets for almonds and walnuts from Georgia
2023-06-09 00:00
On June 1, the Association of Almond and Walnut Growers of Georgia, with the support of the USAID program, organized a seminar on the export of crucial nut crops. During the event, Giorgi Gudabandze, an expert of the Georgian Exporters Association, presented an overview of the export markets for
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Biedronka celebrates Colombia’s finest fare
2023-06-08 16:00
The colours and flavours of Colombia will take centre stage from 9-14 June in Poland’s largest retail chain, Biedronka.
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9th International Symposium on Walnut and Pecan
2023-06-08 00:00
It is in Grenoble that the 9th International Symposium for Walnut and Pecan will be held. “This event takes place every 4 years, and this year is an exceptional opportunity for professionals of the French nut and pecan sector to organize it in Grenoble,” explains Jean-Marc Goachet, CTIFL's
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IFPA members put advocacy into action in D.C.
2023-06-08 00:00
For the second week, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) members are testifying at key hearings for the produce industry. The June 7 hearing is with the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics and
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Germany, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Gulf countries are priority markets for almonds and walnuts from Georgia
2023-06-08 00:00
On June 1, the Association of Almond and Walnut Growers of Georgia, with the support of the USAID program, organized a seminar on the export of crucial nut crops. During the event, Giorgi Gudabandze, an expert of the Georgian Exporters Association, presented an overview of the export markets for
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Wonderful Company names new senior vice president of marketing
2023-06-08 00:00
The Wonderful Company announced that Benal Serin has joined as senior vice president of marketing. In her new role, Serin is responsible for leading all marketing efforts in Wonderful’s product portfolio which includes nuts (Wonderful Pistachios), juice, tea and arils (POM Wonderful) and
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