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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In Germany, Dutch fruit and vegetable imports declined sharply again in 2023's first quarter. It was down 20% compared to last year's first quarter and as much as a third less than Q1 of 2021. In absolute quantities, that amounts to over 50,000 tons less than in last year's first quarter and a
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According to Fedor Rybalko, international consultant of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and EastFruit expert, relatively low peach and nectarine yields are expected in Uzbekistan in 2023, but farmers are expecting larger sizes of fruits. Accordingly, many fruit
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

In May, a Tanzanian fruit company asked Frits Popma of the Dutch company Popma Fruit Expertise to visit. They wanted him to identify the banana chain's strengths and weaknesses. read more

Koppert Cress introduces Sansho Leaves. "A fresh flavor reminiscent of citrus, yuzu, and kaffir lime. That is combined with peppery and spicy notes. When eating these leaves, you experience a gentle tingle similar to Sechuan Buttons. These leaves taste sensational," the Dutch cress company
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The National Agricultural Marketing Council hosted a workshop on South Africa’s fresh produce chain today in which economist Thabile Nkunjana provided an overview of recent broad trends in international trade and its impact on South African fresh produce. The fresh produce sector has been at
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According to EastFruit analysts, after a bad year for sweet cherries in 2022, Uzbek farmers again note problems with the harvest of this most important stonefruit for the country. read more

Akorn Technology is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Cutri Fruit to extend the shelf life of its produce. read more

In the Filipino House of Representatives, a bill providing for an Onion Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (OCEF) has been proposed. House agriculture and food panel chairperson Mark Enverga of Quezon, House appropriations panel chairperson Elizaldy Co of Ako Bicol party-list, and House
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The weighted average orange prices in the EU in May 2023 came in at €106 per 100 kgs. This is €26 above the 5-year average and about €30 above the number from last year. read more

Lebanese organic apple growers and exporters are gearing up for this year's campaign. According to Rudolph Elias, CEO of Agreen Organics, the campaign is shaping up to be satisfactory, and both quality and demand will be on the rendezvous. read more

Summer has arrived in Belgium. Temperatures are soaring, and the days are getting sunnier—the perfect time for strawberries. And according to Guy De Meyer of Demargro, it shows because summer strawberry sales are going very well. "Prices are high, but still, there are currently many local
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OGS Südbaden was able to offer the first cherries grown in Baden at the start of week 23, managing director Lorenz Boll tells us. "Usually we receive the first delivery around May 25. However, due to weather conditions, the vegetation has been delayed by about ten days compared to normal
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Floods and weather damage in large parts of Italy have certainly affected the Swiss market, an important outlet for the Italian export industry. "The extreme weather is known to have left deep scars, particularly in Emilia-Romagna, where kiwifruit and stone fruit, in particular, are grown.
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The past two years were particularly difficult for the plum sector, which was severely impacted by the frost. For the 2023 season, however, the harvest seems to be back to normal levels. “In 2021 and 2022, half the production froze, and the harvest also started a couple of weeks early,”
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A string of General Rate Increases (GRI) starting in March-April hasn't helped the container spot rates. The Shanghai Composite Index which had a momentary upside to US$1,028 slipped back to,979 even as its longer-term counterpart in the Chinese Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) fell further to
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The sweet cherry season in Moldova has just begun. Despite poor pollination for medium and late varieties of cherries in some regions of the country, the overall harvest looks promising and Moldovan sweet cherry producers are looking forward to establishing partnerships with importers from all
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The Cypriot cherry production is valued at €1.6 million. Cherries are an important crop in Cyprus, especially for mountain and semi mountain communities. Under the right circumstances, these fruits can offer in a good source of income for the producers. read more

The Egyptian exports of dates to South-East Asia will drop in the MY 2022/23, as reported by EastFruit. Nevertheless, their volumes will still be among the highest ones over the past few marketing years, and Egypt will remain the leading exporter of dates to the region. read more