Protein takes away from a balanced diet
Consumption trends, as we know, have a significant impact on the sales of products displayed on supermarket shelves, and it is now well established that protein lines are a consolidated trend,

Why should farmers grow more purple corn?
The demand for healthier food options is on the rise, driven by an increasing number of health-conscious consumers. According to a survey by Food Industry Asia, eight out of ten Filipino consumers

Fruit24!', the Apo Conerpo project returns
Increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables is a key step in improving the competitiveness of the fruit and vegetable sector: and with greater awareness of the role of fruit and vegetables

COEXPLAY bids farewell to the school year with an explanation of what a solar greenhouse is.
COEXPHAL's programme to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables among schoolchildren, COEXPLAY, has concluded the current campaign to coincide with the school year. It has done so by

Recent publications examine the evidence on how to increase global fruit and vegetable consumption
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will require major dietary shifts, such as an increase in fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption. But global FV intake is far below the recommended

Memory at risk by consuming too little fruit and vegetables
Lack of fruit and vegetables in the diet, particularly those rich in the antioxidant flavonols, promotes age-related memory loss. A multivitamin rich in substances called epicatechins combats the

Increasing fruit and veg consumption ‘equivalent to walking 4,000 extra steps a day’
New research suggests that eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains could be as good for your heart as walking 4,000 extra steps a day. The study was published in the European

Fruit at school, Veronamercato rewards students
Veronamercatosince 2007 has been disseminating a food education project dedicated to the schools of Verona and province to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables among youngsters and make

The world's healthiest diet - what is it? What should you eat?
One of the healthiest dietary models is the 'Mediterranean diet'. Scientific studies confirm its positive effects on the treatment and prevention of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular

Is aubergine skin toxic?
Although the answer is not simple, precautions should be taken when consuming this vegetable. For example, eating aubergines raw or unpeeled can be harmful due to the presence of a toxic alkaloid

Fruit Vegetables Europe: Fruit and vegetables must not be missing from the shopping list
The campaign, with the slogan "Join the #LongLifeChallenge in Europe and take action for a better life by eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day", aims to raise awareness of the importance of eating

"ugly" fruit and vegetables at good prices thanks to new EC standards
The European Commission wants to change marketing standards for certain agri-food products. Among other things, it is proposing a solution for the sale of ugly fruit and vegetables, a new

Black Elk expands range with rustic pastes
Alce Nero's frozen food range expands in the name of innovation, taste and healthy eating. Here come the Frozen Organic Rustic Pastati: vegetable, source of protein and rich in fibre. Perfect for

Edeka Stiftung: 15 years of "Vegetable Plots for Kids" - Nutrition education as a success story
In politics and society, there is intense discussion about how to sensitise children and young people to a balanced diet and more food appreciation. The Edeka Foundation has been proving for 15

Plant-based products, on the plate of one in three Italians
Vegetable-based products are no longer a niche market and are consumed daily by 22 million Italians. These foods are also extremely transversal, so much so that a large proportion of consumers

How much fibre does green pepper have?
In this article, we will explain how much fibre is in green peppers and how it can benefit your health.Green peppers are a source of dietary fibre First of all, it is important to note that

Is it good to eat red pepper?
Red pepper nutrientsRed pepper is rich in essential nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A and folate. It is also low in calories and fat, making it an excellent choice for those looking to

Why are fewer vegetables consumed in Europe when there are more and more vegetarians?
Today, there are more vegetarians, vegans and flexitarians. However, according to a recent article from agroberichtenbuitenland.nl, sales figures for fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe are

What to eat to boost stress resistance? It is worth including these foods in your diet
Pickled, unpasteurised fruit and vegetables are very healthy. It turns out that they can affect not only the physical, but also the mental state of the body. Research, conducted by Virginia's

How to boost immunity in spring? These vegetables are ideal
How to take care of a proper diet before spring? Katarzyna Błażejewska-Stuhr, clinical dietician and psychodietitian, expert of the campaign "Eat fruits and vegetables - the greatest power is

Carrot juice and diabetes. Should diabetics drink it?
Carrot juice is a wealth of vitamins and nutrients. Although carrots are a rather sweet vegetable they can also be drunk by diabetics but in limited quantities. Carrot juice has many

Green beans - prices fall sharply in Poland
In the last three years we have become accustomed to relatively high fresh bean prices in June in Poland. Especially when compared to 2016-2018, the later seasons (2019, 2020 and 2021) were

Freshfel Europe expresses deep concerns about the Belarus embargo on the import of European fruit and vegetables worth 300 million €
On 6th December 2021, Belarus decided to respond to the latest international sanctions by implementing an embargo on food import into the country for food products originating from the European

Autumn is the time for Brussels sprouts in Poland
Poland is neither a large producer nor an exporter of Brussels sprouts. This vegetable, although quite popular in the autumn and winter diet, is not as widespread as in the Netherlands, Germany or