The Digitalization of Trade
Digitalization should not only make us think about the process of optimization but also about entirely new business models. Thinking outside the box makes all the difference. The majority of today’s most valuable companies hadn’t been founded, let alone turned a profit, 20 years ago.
Consequences of Trade Turmoil for California Tree Nuts
Almonds, pistachios and walnuts generate about $10 billion annually, or about 20% of farm revenue in California. A large portion of this revenue comes from exports. Recent US and foreign tariffs have raised costs, lowered demands and threatened revenue. For California tree nut producers and marketers lost export markets mean lower prices.
Additional Tariffs on Nuts and Dried Fruits
During the last few months, a new and uncertain trade environment is challenging the flow of trade.
Modern Eating and the New Culture of Snacking
About nine in ten (91 percent) consumers snack multiple times throughout the day.
Healthy Eating Trends in Europe
Livio Martucci of IRI International, looks at the healthy eating trends across seven European countries.
Leveraging Ancient Indian Medicinal Wisdom: A Case of Almonds
India, China, Greece and several other cultures saw traditional medicinal systems emerge, grow and prosper in ancient times. Many such systems continue to be practiced to this day and are used in conjunction with modern medicine and science. The ancient Indian medicinal wisdom of the Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems is one that falls comfortably into that category. In fact, Ayurveda is not only an integral part of Indian culture, but is fast becoming a worldwide trend.
Pesticides: Future Challenges and How to Manage the Issue to Avoid Negative Impact on Trade
Sustainable food production is a massive global challenge and the pesticide sector makes a significant contribution to achieving this. However, the innovative process of supplying farmers with tools is affected by current European legislation.
Sugars and Traditional Dried Fruits: No Reason for Concern
Few issues in nutrition generate more scientific controversy and consumer confusion than the association between sugar and health. Traditional dried fruits are nutrient dense, with no added sugar and like all fruits and vegetables, can contribute to health. As a source of natural sugar in the diet, given current media interest in sugar reduction, do we have reason for concern?
Global Transitions Will Drive Tree Nut Export Potential
The world economy is facing major political, social and economic transitions over the next few years that will reshape global food and agriculture supply chains and trade. Nearly three-fourths of U.S. tree nut production moves into export markets and the size and financial future of the tree nut industry is linked to these transitions.
Almond Irrigation Improvement Continuum: A roadmap for California Almond farmers to improve water efficiency
Launched this year, the Almond Irrigation Improvement Continuum synthesizes decades of almond irrigation research into a single resource that is helping farmers evolve practices and get the most out of their irrigation system investments.