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Top 5 - yesterday
- Two people could be sentenced to 3 years in prison for committing fraud in the purchase of 700,000 kg of oranges
- Plans underway for Australia's biggest vertically-integrated exotic mushroom farm in South Australia
- Colombia might soon surpass Africa and Asia in avocado production
- Import citrus prepares transition to southern hemisphere
- New Chilean exporter sees higher fruit demand in Europe
Top 5 - last week
- Thai durian exporter already blocked 100 containers before mid-April harvest start
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- More dragon fruit from Ecuador breaks the market
- Yet more rain could spell quickened end to South African grapes
- “I hear from our clients that our Gala apple is the best Gala you can find in Europe”
Top 5 - last month
- Thai durian exporter already blocked 100 containers before mid-April harvest start
- Tropical cyclone Freddy brings heavy rains in parts of South Africa
- "Consumers will happily pay two euros for a Mars bar or can of Coke but not for their veg”
- PM Hipkins learns that most Hawke’s Bay crops were uninsured
- “We hoped to harvest more than 400 tons of early potatoes, but I'll be surprised if we get to harvest 150 tons”
Our immune system loves colourful vegetables
The aromas and colours of fruit and vegetables are true bodyguards for the immune system, German women's magazine Brigitte is reporting on its website. Aromas and colours of vegetables are even slightly better than those of fruit. A precondition is that the vegetable has not been completely rid of aromas, but was harvested when ripe, and reached the store or market via a short route.
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