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US: People who eat dried fruit, drink 100 percent fruit juice are leaner
People who eat dried fruit and drink 100 percent fruit juice may be leaner than those who don’t, suggest two new studies presented at the 2009 Experimental Biology conference. In one of the studies, the people who drank fruit juice also exercised more and had more nutritious diets, which suggests that they.....
Bangladesh: No sign of prices coming down: TCB opens LC to import essential items
There is no sign of coming down of essential commodity prices despite market mechanism adopted by the government and sufficient stock of commodities in the city's kitchen markets yesterday.The volatility of market price is causing 'consumers concern' as the stability of market price is yet to come.The price.....
Japan: Seven & I to widen own brand offer
Seven & I Holdings is reportedly looking to enhance its own label offer, as it looks to match similar moves by rival Aeon and take advantage of consumer shopping trends for such goods. In an uncited report, the Nikkei daily said the group plans to revamp its own label offer once every two years.The.....
US: 34 Albertsons stores now Fresh Markets
Shoppers are in for at least one sweet treat when they visit any of the 34 Albertsons stores that have been purchased by Associated Foods.Starting today, those who bring their Albertsons loyalty cards to the newly named Fresh Markets will be able to exchange the defunct cards for a free 5-pound bag of.....
US: Why San Diegans don't buy San Diego oranges
Oranges grown in San Diego County are considered some of the tastiest in the world. They’re sweet, with a hint of acid. But few San Diegans are eating them.Many of the oranges picked from this grove in Escondido are actually eaten thousands of miles away. The first leg of the journey is a truck trip to a.....
Award recognizes leaders and innovators in California instructional school gardens
US: School Garden Network Announces Winner of the First-Ever “School Garden of the Year Award”
The California School Garden Network (CSGN) announced last week that Louisiana Schnell School’s Garden of Learning is the first-ever winner of the California School Garden of the Year Award. Louisiana Schnell is located in the Sierra foothills town of Placerville, Calif. A $500 cash prize, an engraved stone.....
US: Henderson County apple growers oppose plan
Henderson County's 150 apple growers are facing a potentially devastating change in federal crop insurance rules that could greatly reduce payouts after hailstorms, freezes or other disasters.“It's going to put us out of business, that's what it's going to do,” said grower Henry Barnwell, who works 65.....
Enza Zaden expands its activities in China
Enza Zaden expands its activities in China by setting up a joint venture in Beijing and building a new Research and Development station in the South of China. A second R&D stationAfter establishing a demonstration farm near the city of Shouguang, in Shandong province, in 2004, and a Research and.....
US: Carotenoids found in CA avocados
Researchers at UCLA identified four previously unquantified carotenoids in the California Hass avocado. Carotenoids are a class of phytonutrients, which are thought to help prevent many chronic diseases.The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, reports that the total carotenoid.....
Program Brings Ivy League Education to Produce Executives
United Fresh Foundation Opens Registration for Fourth Annual Produce Executive Development Program
The United Fresh Research & Education Foundation has announced that registration is now open for the 2010 Produce Executive Development Program. Presented in partnership with the Cornell University Food Industry Management Program, the program will be held March 14-19 at the Statler Hotel & Executive.....
Costa Rica: A Budgens owner blasts banana war
The owner of two London Budgens supermarkets, Andrew Thornton, hopes to restore banana prices, and has started a campaign - Play Fair, Trade Fair. All profits from banana sales wil be donated to Banana Link which supports workers in Costa Rica. You can read more about this on Andrew Thornton, Budgens.....
Sterile Medfly releases planned; quarantine anticipated shortly
US: Medfly infestation detected in Fallbrook
A Mediterranean fruit fly infestation has been discovered in Fallbrook, in San Diego County. Two adult male flies were detected in one trap on October 29, and a mated female fly was detected in another trap on November 1.CDFA crews are conducting eradication procedures in the area. Aerial release of sterile.....
Key Technology's Optyx sorter
Laser sorter for California walnuts
Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, LLC (SVWG), a grower-owned processor and marketer of shelled walnuts, is focused on providing superior quality product. Consistently hitting high product specifications is key to their success. They recently installed Optyx with Raptor, a sorter from Key Technology that.....
AU: Price pain for fruit and veg
Falling retail prices for fresh produce are hurting Australian producers, farm leaders have warned.Federal Government statistics show the cost of fruit and vegetables dropped more than 5 per cent in the September quarter.Fruit Growers Victoria general manager John Wilson said the price drop was "a very big.....
New technology provides tamper-free option without reducing fruit quality
US: Laser etching safe alternative for labeling grapefruit
Laser labeling of fruit and vegetables is a new, patented technology in which a low-energy carbon dioxide laser beam is used to label, or "etch" information on produce, thereby eliminating the need for common sticker-type labels. The technology has been licensed for use on a variety of fruits and vegetables.....
US: PistachioHealth.com wins two WebAwards
PistachioHealth.com, the leading online resource of information on the health and nutrition benefits of pistachios, was awarded both the Consumer Goods Standard of Excellence and the Food Industry Standard of Excellence awards by the Web Marketing Association.News ImagePistachioHealth.com received high marks.....
US: Test detects insect carriers of citrus greening disease
To help protect citrus, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant pathologists Richard F. Lee and Keremane L. Manjunath developed a test that reveals whether tiny insects called Asian citrus psyllids are in fact carrying Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, one of three microbial species thought to cause the.....
US: MSU researchers improve yield of Mich. fruit farms
A group of MSU researchers is helping fruit farmers across the state increase their crop yield and cut costs with the help of sex chemicals from female moths.Entomology research technician Peter McGhee is working with farmers and researchers to further a study that shows using female codling moth pheromones.....
Solar Innovations, Inc. announces the completion of their showroom greenhouse
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; conservatories; sunrooms; skylights; folding, tilting, sliding, and stacking glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; announces the completion of their showroom greenhouse.With Solar Innovations’ greenhouse installed.....
Australian semi-dried tomato producers query Victorian DHS’ “speculative approach” to food safety
Australia’s leading semi-dried tomato producers are adamant that their product is safe despite warnings from Victoria’s Department of Human Services (DHS) about a potential link to hepatitis A. Victorian health authorities said that loose semi-dried tomatoes should not be eaten unless thoroughly cooked, a.....
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