According to researchers from the Poznań University of Life Sciences, potato juice might be turned into a medicine that selectively acts on different types of tumors, benefiting patients who must follow strict diets. The juice not only has an antioxidant effect, like other vegetables and
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South Africa is gearing up for a new citrus season. “We are entering the 25th year of shipping citrus to the United States,” says Suhanra Conradie with Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA). At the start of the program in 1999, about 40,000 cartons were shipped to the US market and last
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If grapefruit were a person, it might be that neighbor of yours who you enjoy having a chat with whenever you run into them at the corner grocery store, but who you probably wouldn't go out of your way to invite to your house for dinner. Equal parts bitter and sour, but with just enough
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The banana world is continuously developing; from the field to ripening to the development of shelf-life improving techniques. As bananas are an important product for the consumer, quality is an important subject. read more

The South African citrus industry is hoping for a more positive season this year after last year was a ‘disaster’ according to Justin Chadwick CEO of Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa. read more

Labour MPs are imagining ways to tackle UK food shortages by making supermarkets pay farmers a fair price. In essence, Shadow Environment Secretary Jim McMahon says supermarkets make enough to soak up cost of supporting farmers. An incoming Labour administration would expect big grocery chains
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There are those who use under-foliage irrigation to create a micro-climate and those who prefer over-foliage anti-frost systems, pellet or wood burners, or even burners towed by tractors. Producers try to find many ways to protect their crops, FreshPlaza has witnessed it in Emilis Romagna on
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In Malta, potato crops suffered considerably from bad weather in early February. "While we were in Berlin, there were severe floods and storms. The streets and fields were flooded. I've not seen it that bad in all the time we've been importing new potatoes from Malta, and we’ve been doing so
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Saudi Arabia seems to be a new export market for apples from Bosnia and Herzegovina. This might make the Middle Eastern nation cover the losses incurred by the measures taken against Russia. In the first two months of this year, there were no exports of apples from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the
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Whether or not a potato is a vegetable depends on who you ask. “A potato is not a vegetable from a nutrition point of view,” Lilian Cheung, lecturer of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, tells CNBC Make It. “Potatoes almost behave like a refined carbohydrate. It
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Pomegranate growers in the Western Cape districts of Wellington, Paarl and the Swartland are finishing their harvests, after a season that – like much else – was two weeks early this year. Initially the crop was expected to be smaller, but anecdotally a number of growers in the Cape have
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The strawberry season in Egypt is coming to an end. Growers are counting their losses and reflecting on an exceptionally difficult season which will have ramifications on other industries. read more

When, in 2014, Proganic began cultivating organic avocados in Tanzania, the Dutch company committed to a long-term relationship. That is now bearing fruit. Since then, not only sales but production and acreage, too, has grown. read more

In 2022 lime prices were high for extended periods because Mexico was not producing enough to satisfy the US market, so barely any volume came to Europe. It is very unusual for prices to stay high all year, according to Rob Cullum from Pacific Produce. read more

The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture to ElDala.kz. read more

When we think of asparagus, we often think primarily of the classic white or green asparagus. However, Günter Hugenberg from Bejo Samen Ltd told us how diverse asparagus can be. "In the early segment, our Prius has become an extremely successful variety. The variety starts very early and has a
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“Frost was announced so we remain vigilant,” explains Anthony Oboussier, fruit grower based in the Drôme department. “Last week, we struggled at night. One night, the alarm went off at 1.45 am and the temperature was below 1°C at that time. While preparing the equipment and warning the
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The long harvest season of New Zealand kiwi and one of the world's longest supply chains present unique packaging challenges. These packaging solutions are intriguing because they can be used for other types of produce packaging. read more

The exports of carrots from Morocco continue to grow steadily, and their volume has grown by almost 1.5 times in 2022, as well as in January 2023, EastFruit reports. At the same time, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the key export destination for Moroccan carrots, unlike many other fruit
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It's usually hectic at the Belgian herb farm Kruiden Claus from mid-March in the run-up to Easter. This year, however, the proper pressure is a way off. "I think the weather's the biggest reason," begins Lode Claus of the herb farm specializing in herbs, forgotten vegetables, rare strawberry
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