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Study: Walnuts for Gen Z Provides Energy, Weight Management and Good Mental Health

Folsom, CA — Food plays a big role in everyone’s identity, and those born between 1997-2012, commonly known as Gen Z, have been deemed the “foodie generation.”Gen Z is driven to a particular food by varied factors, but data suggests foods that support health and well-being by providing energy, managing weight, and fostering mental health are priorities.1,2 Yet when it comes to choosing foods that support these needs, Gen Z, along with millennials and beyond, often overlook a convenient and important food ...

Zespri is Predicting Record Volumes for Kiwifruit this Season

Zespri has released its first full forecast for the 2024-25 kiwifruit season, with forecast per hectare returns up from last season for all categories, according to a news release.The report predicts record levels for green and organic green. With a total crop of more than 190 million trays to sell, Zespri was focused on finishing the second half of the season strongly, said Ted Brake . CEO of Zespri.Zespri is headquartered in Auckland, New Zeland with its North American offices in Newport ...

Southern Sweet Potato Growers, Shippers Looking at Normal Volume

As the harvest soon gets underway, the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission reports the crop is shaping up very well.The commission, which is part of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture notes some growers are expecting some of their best yields for this season thanks in large part of good growing weather. If this optimism holds this year will be much better than a year ago with Mother Nature was not nearly as cooperative.At Matthews Ridgeview Farms in Wynne, AR this season’s ...

Quality Problems Hit Broccoli Supplies; Caution Urged When Loading

Markon First Crop (MFC) Asian-Cut Broccoli Crowns from the Salinas, California and Central Mexico growing regions are currently not available; Markon Best Available and packer label supplies will be substituted temporarily.Salinas Valley broccoli crops are experiencing an uptick in insect activity:Diamondback moth larvae are feeding on outer leaves and crowns before pupating and emerging as adult mothsWhile common to see increased insect activity in the late summer/early fall, an extended period of above-average temperatures created ideal conditions that growers have ...

Peruvian Ag Exports to U.S. Show Impressive Growth During 2nd Quarter

Peruvian agricultural exportsto the U.S. during the second quarter of 2024, hit $425 million, which was an impressive 17 percent more than the same period last year, according to Agraria.Among the highest performers of Peruvian products were avocados, with just over 20 percent volume; followed by mandarins, with 12 percent; and asparagus, with 11.8 percent.Avocado shipments accounted for 44,791 tons at $96 million, which was 11 percent more in volume and 35 percent more value than the second ...

Eastern Apple Shippers are Anticipating a Good Season

Despite an early frost in August in Pennsylvania and New York, Eastern apple shippers say the fruit came through relatively unscathed are optimistic for the new season.Hess Bros. Fruit Co, of Lancaster, PA like the way the crop is shaping up and expects it to be similar to last year.Niagara Fresh Fruit Co., in Burt, N.Y., which is near Buffalo, N.Y., reports the crop in western New York should be much better than the 2023 crop when a late ...

Lipman Farms Announces Acquisition of Jones & Church Farms in Tennessee

Unicoi, TN – Lipman Family Farms is excited to announce the addition of Jones & Church Farms of Unicoi, Tennessee to the Lipman farming network. This acquisition underscores Lipman’s unwavering commitment to family farming, sustainable practices, and the expansion of fresh produce availability throughout the United States.Jones & Church Farms aligns with Lipman’s dedication to supporting family-run businesses and increasing production capacity. Established in 1975, Jones & Church Farms is now entering its third generation, continuing its legacy of growing romas ...

Initial Estimates Show Normal Washington State Apple Shipments this Season

In its preliminary forecast for the 2024 Washington state fresh apple crop, a return to the historical norms after two unusual years is expected, according to The Washington State Tree Fruit Association .The association provided the initial estimate of 124 million standard 40-pound boxes, following a survey of its members. In 2022, cool and wet weather resulted in a crop of 103.9 million, and in 2023, the crop rebounded with 136.1 million boxes."There is a lot of excitement as ...

10 Sep 2024

Study: Walnuts for Gen Z Provides Energy, Weight Management and Good Mental Health
Folsom, CA — Food plays a big role in everyone’s identity, and those born between 1997-2012, commonly known as Gen Z, have been deemed the “foodie generation.” Gen Z is driven to a particular food by varied factors, but data suggests foods that support health and well-being by providing energy, ...
20 Aug 2024

Study Reports Low Temperatures Boost Blood Orange Health Benefits
A new study shows that storing blood oranges in cool temperatures boosts the fruit’s antioxidants and other health benefits. The fruit, known for its deep red flesh which contains an antioxidant pigment, is rich in useful health compounds that include anthocyanins, flavonoids, ...
13 Aug 2024

New Research: Exercise and Performance Can Benefit from Cranberries
According to a research published by Concordia University’s Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology in the Physical Activity and Nutrition journal, consuming cranberry can improve running speed and aerobic performance in trained runners thanks to faster muscle ...