Nuts

Ukraine, recognizing its capabilities in walnut cultivation, is actively expanding the export of this valuable product. According to Gennadiy Yudin, the president of the Ukrainian Nut Association, the area of industrial nut orchards in the country is currently 13.1 thousand hectares, with
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In 2020, approximately 4.2% of the EU’s total employment, an estimated 9.4 million people, worked within the agriculture fishing sector. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector continues to be a significant source of employment, particularly in eastern and southern EU countries.
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The 2023 chestnut campaign was not among the easiest and the negative forecasts at the beginning of the season were confirmed. Producer Vincenzo De Maio, of the homonymous company in Forino (Avellino), which dedicates 300 hectares to chestnuts, draws the conclusions. The Campania-based company cultivates the
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Back in 2013, a research breeding program for kiwiberries started off in New England. Led by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) scientist Iago Hale, the kiwiberry research program’s goal is to develop varieties that are both highly adapted to grow in the northeast and have
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Since the beginning of 2023, specialists from the Rosselkhoznadzor in the Novosibirsk and Tomsk regions have issued phytosanitary certificates for the export of cedar nuts from the Tomsk region. The total volume of exported batches reached 3,684 tons, with 433 tons shipped in November alone.
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The walnut harvest for the 2023 campaign ofIl Noceto, the organisation of 14 producers from the Veneto and Friuli regions, has come to an end. It has reached almost 1,000 dry tonnes, with a loss of around 30% of product compared to the forecast, due to the weather conditions.
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The EU produces a wide range of fruit, berries and read more

For weeks now, retailers have been stocking numerous Christmas products, from gingerbread and Christmas biscuits to chocolate Santas. In the run-up to St Nicholas' Day, retailers are also heavily promoting red apples, citrus fruits and nuts. After all, these are the products that
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Macfrut Academy is an innovative digital platform dedicated to exhibitors and visitors who want to stay updated throughout the year. The video lectures will last about 30 minutes each and will be divided into several modules, available in four languages (English, Spanish, French and Italian). read more

Syngenta Crop Protection has become a sponsor of the International Alliance for Phytobiomes Research. read more

California's vital fruit and nut supply is confronting an amplified threat from crop-destroying insects driven by climate change, as outlined in a study by researchers from UC Merced, the University of California's climate hub, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture California Climate Hub. The
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According to "Interfax-Azerbaijan," citing the Center for Economic Reform and Communications Analysis, from January to October 2023, Azerbaijan exported hazelnuts amounting to $94.3 million. read more

The next stage of development is an important topic in the field of machine and system technology. "We would like to present our latest innovation to the industry at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. We have developed our 14-lane weighing machine AVN 112-CW14FF with weighing containers and cross
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From droughts to floods via isolated and sudden weather events. Production seasons are becoming increasingly difficult and the effects are there for all to see. In particular for the walnuts on the San Martino farm, we had already anticipated a drop
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Taking place annually at ExCeL London, the trade show is set to have a major refresh to reflect the changing expectations and evolving retail landscape in this increasingly important sector. read more

Fyffes and the Belize Ministry of Agriculture have announced the signing of a Public Private Partnership (PPP), which “marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to address malnutrition among school-age children in Belize”. read more

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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