Dried fruit and nuts news archive
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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
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US almonds eye more growth in India
Tariff reductions to fuel further export development as US almond industry looks to diversify
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ActelGrup and Fruits de Ponent explore strategic alliance
New group would produce 100,000 tonnes of fruit and have an annual turnover of more than €160m
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Funding boost for almond research centre
Almond Centre of Excellence receives new investment to help develop production systems for Australian growing conditions
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California Prune Board targets Asian consumers
California Prune Board seeks to attract health-conscious consumers in South Korea and Japan
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MyJool lands national Waitrose listing
Leading Israeli date cooperative develops Medjool three-pack that provides “perfect healthy alternative” to processed snacks
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California Prunes get ambassadorial boost
Nutritionist Jo Travers and TV chef Peter Sidwell get behind California Prunes as UK brand ambassadors
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Raisins SA highlights “world-class agronomy”
Production techniques, sustainability and traceability are all high on the agenda in South Africa, the industry body says
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Marquis Macadamias cracks India market
Leading macadamia operation celebrates inaugural shipment of macadamias to India under new trade agreement
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SA raisin industry promotes wide variety on offer
Promotional campaign focuses on educating consumers and the trade about diversity of raisins
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Studies show prunes support heart health in older people
Promising results in randomised controlled trials exploring the relationship between prune consumption
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Original Macas campaign celebrates Australian macadamias
Australian Macadamia Society launches new promotional effort harnessing a fresh menu of recipes created by MasterChef alumni Mindy Woods