In the 2017/18 season, world tree nut production was estimated at 4.2 million metric tons, and it is forecasted to amount to ca. 4.5 million MT in 2018/19, representing a 6% annual growth in overall production (crop figures expressed on a kernel basis, except for pistachios, which are in-shell basis). After overcoming last season shortage, Brazil nut crop is anticipated to experience the biggest increment this season, returning to a normal production…

Cashew trees grow in a wide range of climates between the latitudes of around 25 ° north or south of the equator. Close to the equator, the trees grow at altitudes up to about 1500 m, but the maximum elevation decreases to sea level at higher latitudes. Although cashews can withstand high temperatures, a monthly average of 27°C is considered optimum. Young trees in particular are very susceptible to frost,…

Gluten-free quinoa breakfast bars are a sweet and easy breakfast option for those on-the-go mornings.  These breakfast bars combine quinoa, coconut flour, honey, and peanut butter with dried fruits and topped off with a few white chocolate morsels to make a delicious baked gluten-free breakfast option.  Ingredients 300 grams quinoa (cooked) 150 milliliters applesauce 80 grams coconut flour 150 grams honey 2 eggs 120 grams dried fruit 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 60 grams white chocolate chips 40 grams tapioca flour 150 grams oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 150 grams  peanut…

In the 2018/2019 season, world tree nut production reached ca. 4.5 million metric tons, which represents an overall increment of 47% from 10 years ago on account of all the tree nuts enlarged crops. When compared against the prior 10-year average, the biggest crop rises in 2018/19 were registered for macadamias (57%), pistachios (43%), walnuts (37%) and cashews (32%). Analyzing the production trends over the last decade, almond was the…