Dried fruit and nuts news archive
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WHSmith goes nuts for ‘world-first’ flavoured Brazil nuts
Truly Nuts has developed a harvesting process in the Amazon powered by nut shells
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Fairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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China approves import of Brazilian pecans
Negotiations for pecan exports first began in 2019
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The healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
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Indian delegation visits Chilean prune production sites
Long-term promotion could see imports of prunes to India rise to 12,000 tonnes
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California Prunes pitched as natural alternative ingredient to processed sugar
California Prune Board hopes manufacturers and bakers will switch to the dried fruit
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Turkish provinces team up to boost fruit and veg exports
Izmir and Samsun are collaborating to increase the latter’s exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, including experience-sharing in production and exports
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South African raisins bounce back
”Outstanding” raisin crop in the country signals an improvement after a number of challenging years for the industry
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Studies reinforce prunes' superfood status
Prunes may help reduce belly fat and the risk for cardiovascular disease while improving gut health, according to new research
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Zahra Food Industries empowers refugees in Uganda with new cereal bars
Ugandan supplier launches breakfast bars containing tropical fruit and nuts from refugee communities
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Egypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
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Trio of top athletes recruited for new California Prunes campaign
European social media campaign to feature champion swimmer, diver and volleyball player
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UK lifts tariff on California prune juice
UK import tariff on prune juice suspended after lobbying by UK trade and California Prune Board
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EU to ban plastic packaging for fruit and veg
Fresh produce industry expected to mount ‘legal challenge’ against PPWR, which singles out plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables but leaves other food categories unaffected
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Concerns remain high over impact of EU’s proposed plastic ban
As MEPs and EU member states consider outlawing plastic packaging for fruit and veg, industry leaders fear such a move could do enormous damage, as is already predicted in Canada
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Marquis Macadamias Group restructures
Global Macadamias and Marquis Macadamias part ways as part of company restructuring
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West Bank dates overcome extra challenges to export
Despite the main months of the season being disrupted by the conflict, date exporters in the West Bank have continued to reach their customers, while seeking out new markets for the future
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New study connects prunes with better bones
Research shows eating prunes daily can boost bone health in postmenopausal women
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Report shows Australian horticulture’s mixed fortunes
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows significant increases for fruit and vegetables offset losses for nuts
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Özler Ziraat nears full production of walnuts
Originally intended for the production of stonefruit, Turkish producer Özler Ziraat’s land in Romania has now been transformed into a major walnut operation