Russian Pine Nuts Commodity Base & Real Export Potential

The Russian Union of Wild Crop Collectors and Processors is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 by leading Russian producers and processors of food forest resources, which currently unites companies involved in harvesting and processing of wild products throughout the Russian Federation. The Union includes organizations that specialize in developing production for processing nuts, berries, mushrooms, medicinal plants, etc. Currently, there are 40 members.

Almond Growing in the South of Italy

In Italy, the cultivation of nuts maintains a strategic role in the economy of the agri-food sector, consolidating important market slices with different species. Almonds keep playing a key role mostly in the south where it has always represented a link to the culture and gastronomic tradition.

Evolution of COVID-19 for the Nut and Dried Fruit Industry

The year 2020 has forever shaped and changed the way business is conducted around the world. As COVID-19 began to spread throughout the world in the early months of 2020, the ability to adapt in the face of uncertainty became of utmost importance. And now, in the last two months, it appears that COVID-19 has made itself a part of our lives for the foreseeable future. In the face of all the uncertainty and doubt, the nut and dried fruit business has had to do its best to adjust and remain strong. Starting in April, and every two weeks or so, the INC has posted a COVID-19 update to give members the latest information.

Health Benefits of Pistachios

Pistachio nuts have a delicious flavor and a high nutritional value, being high in monounsaturated fats, fiber, thiamin and vitamin B6, and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, copper and manganese. They are also a source of protein, riboflavin, vitamins A, E and K, as well as other minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium[1],[2].

Iran’s Pistachio Industry in Perspective

Pistachio cultivation and trade date back to thousands of years in Iran, with about a century of industrial production and export as an agricultural commodity. The unique organoleptic characteristics of Iranian pistachio nuts make them versatile and universally appreciated both as a snack and as an ingredient.

Industry Highlight: Iranian Pistachios

This Country Product Spotlight is the third in a series of industry and market overviews in the Nutfruit magazine. This report provides a snapshot of the pistachio industry in Iran, with data, analysis, and trends.