Nuts

Kyrgyzstan obtained GSP+ status from the European Union in January 2016. However, according to National Statistics Committee, Kyrgyzstan's exports to Europe amounted to only $54.3 thousand out of the total external and mutual trade volume of $2.7 billion for January-March 2023. read more

Although it was set up only a few months ago, Leonetti Food already has clear objectives in mind, i.e. penetrating the wholesale markets and supplying big distribution chains in Italy and Europe. FreshPlaza has talked about it with Fabiana Leonetti (in the photo below), owner of the company from
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A recent Potatoes USA survey investigated different regions’ preferred, nutritious ways to eat the mighty spud. And the results just might surprise you. read more

"What is needed now is immediate action to allow the agricultural sector to repair the damage and restart. Every minute counts'. This is how Gennaro Velardo, President of the National Union of Italian Fruit and Vegetables, addresses the government, urging measures that can incentivise
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"The global coconut market has witnessed huge growth in recent years, especially in the post-Covid era. There's a trend with consumers going for healthy products. Our business core value is not only bringing quality products into the consumer community, but also helping and supporting Vietnamese
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After four years of intensive commitment, Knut Schmidtke will leave the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL at the end of 2023 for personal reasons. read more

Although falling prices and over-supply are concerning, the World Macadamia Organisation (WMO) assured macadamia growers across the globe that their nuts still have a lot to offer, with the right industry support. read more

Registered nutritionist Gabi Zaromskyte claims that she eats the skin on a lot of fruit and vegetables, because of the benefits it has for her gut. According to Zaromskyte, the skins of potatoes, carrots and kiwi fruit all “feed different gut microbe species compared to the flesh”. That’s
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Philosophies that meet, not just a partnership. Atalanta and Dolehave organised a meeting on nutrition topics at the Achille and Cesare Bortolotti Training Center in Zingonia, in the province of Bergamo. To explain the relationship between sport and proper nutritiontwo figures from
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Research in the fascinating world of plants is essential to address global agricultural challenges and to develop sustainable production models that provide healthy and nutritious food. Assisted Evolution Techniques (TEAs) can contribute to safeguarding
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Tomatoes are one of life’s blessings. For growers, tomatoes give a high yield and are in strong demand. Consumers appreciate that tomatoes are packed with healthy antioxidants, nutrients, and vitamins. For processed food manufacturers, tomatoes add color, flavor, and natural goodness to
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Tomatoes and cucumbers are the most in-demand vegetables in Belarus. Their prices are high. Overseas coconuts and pineapples remain on the shelves, despite their affordable cost. read more

Reducing the product weight to meet consumer needs. This is what Fresco Senso, the Agribologna group's IV gamma brand, has done with the Osè line, dedicated to 100% fruit veloutés. The product, made with the HPP pasteurisation system - which
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The 40th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress, organized by the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) is set to start from 22 to 24 May, 2023. About 1,300 professionals from more than 60 countries will gather in London for the conference. read more

The fourth "Long Night of Nutrition" of the association Ernährung-NRW e.V. took place on 5 May 2023. Members of the association as well as interested parties from companies, associations and institutions from the North Rhine-Westphalian food industry, the food trade and
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OrtoRomifa makes its debut in a fast-growing market, that of functional beverages, by presenting the first references of the Estratti più line, fresh fruit extracts enriched with valuable substances for the body. They are free of colourings, preservatives and added sugars.
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OrtoRomi looks to wellness and positive nutrition and enters the functional beverage segment, launching the first two references of the Estratti Più line, supplemented with probiotics and mineral salts. On the label the benefits brought to the organism Extract Plus Mineral Salts read more

Plant-based and high-protein diets are transforming market trends and benefiting from this are plant-based products in addition to fruit and vegetables and dried fruits. Among these products are pistachios, a favourite snack in Europe.
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Simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Turkey on 14th May. The results are set to have a significant impact on several commodities, including nuts, dried fruit, and steel, of which Turkey is a key exporter, and the Turkish lira. read more

“Consumption is recovering, with considerable requests coming in from abroad. The Italian produce is growing in parallel with the quality parameters required by a market that is particularly careful to the food/well-being ratio. People now pay particular attention to products, not just to
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