From foods that can help reduce the effects of depression to age-reversing fruit, Realbuzz have five suggestions that should make it on your next supermarket list: Tomatoes If tomatoes were a superhero they would definitely be Superman because, like this spandex-wearing superhero, tomatoes have more than one superpower. A recent study conducted by the Tianjin […]

Red grapes and blueberries both contain compounds that work with vitamin D to boost the immune system, research suggests. In laboratory experiments the plant compounds, called stilbenoids, increased activity of a gene involved in immune function. Stilbenoids are produced by plants to fight infections. In humans, they appear to affect signalling pathways used by vitamin […]

With the average age of conventional reefer ships at around 20 years and the problems they inherently have, it is time for something new in world of reefer shipping. At this week’s Cool Logistics conference in Rotterdam, an innovative new reefer ship design was unveiled by Per Westling, Managing Director at Stena Ro Ro and […]

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The Agriculture Department is planning to announce Thursday that organic products certified in Japan or in the United States may be sold as organic in either country. The agreement will allow producers to sell in both countries without going through the lengthy process of getting certified twice. Japan imports a wide variety of organics from […]

     Researchers found eating grapes and raisins can cut the risk by 12%, prunes  by 11% and apples and pears by 7% Getty Eating blueberries cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes by 26% but drinking fruit  juice increases it by 8%. Researchers found eating grapes and raisins can cut the risk by 12%, […]

Today we started with harvesting the first yellow onions. Not only does the onions look very well, the harvest runs smooth despite the extremely dry summer and wet late summer So if the weather forecasts are correct we would be able to finish harvesting the coming weeks.

Remote-controlled aircraft spray, perform other tasks Researchers are working with farmers to study the potential of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to manage crops and improve yields. Also known as drones, UAS aren’t viewed positively by many in the United States, but supporters – including those conducting studies at Kansas State University, Oregon State University, the […]

A study conducted at two Japanese orchards has found that the taste and texture of apples is being altered A study conducted at two Japanese orchards has found that climate change is causing apples to lose some of their crunch. Published on Scientific Reports, the study analysed data gathered at orchards in Japan’s Nagano and […]

Check out these cool tools that make preparing fruit a little easier and a lot more fun! Banana Slicer – slices a whole banana into even slices in one simple motion. Great for cereal, ice cream, desserts and more. Decorative fruit cutters – create decorative garnishes with one effortless push. Perfect for adding a pretty […]