Dole sells $450M in shares Oct 24, 2009
Founded in Hawaii in 1851, Dole is the nation's No. 1 seller of fresh fruits and vegetables including bananas, pineapples and fresh-cut salads. It's also a major producer of pineapple juice and canned pineapple. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Longevity Diet Oct 23, 2009
Mineral-rich mushrooms, nutrient and prebiotic-rich bananas, and essential fatty acid-rich avocados should all be consumed regularly. The Longevity Diet Whole Grains. (Suite101.com)
Small-Scale Ivorian Pineapple Growers Want Support Oct 23, 2009
For two months, 35-year-old Diabat; has made several trips between his plantation and the local office of the Central Organisation of Producers and Exporters of Pineapples and Bananas (known by its French acronym, OCAB) in Bonoua, 50 kilometres from Abidjan, C te d'Ivoire's economic capital. "I was lucky enough to get some initial funding through the organisation's pilot project, but it isn't enough. I still need around one million CFA francs (just over $2,000) to get inputs and ensure a good... (allAfrica.com)
New Method To Help Keep Fruit, Vegetables And Flowers Fresh Oct 21, 2009
In a very simple sense, climacteric plants -- such as apples, bananas, peaches and tomatoes -- respond to climactic change, and when they do, they produce increased levels of signal compounds like ethylene. For fruit such as peaches, ethylene causes the peach to ripen, increases aroma chemicals, but unfortunately, makes the peach very fragile. (Science Daily)
Fruit fly pest identified in wine grapes Oct 16, 2009
The Spotted Wing Drosophila is a close relative of the so-called "fruit or vinegar fly" associated with overripe bananas. That fly, Drosophila melanogaster, feeds on spoiled and rotting fruit and is the star attraction in high school biology classes when students learn about genetics and mutations. (EurekAlert!)
U.K. wild seed bank hits 10 percent target Oct 16, 2009
It is a vital food source for Asian elephants and important for growing bananas for human consumption. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- International)
Market in Mexico fades amid Walmart era Oct 14, 2009
The smells of apples and bananas, of dill and cilantro and dried chiles fill the half-mile-long passageways of its main building. A network of bridges, underpasses and elevated parking lots designed by architect Abraham Zabludovsky moves customers and trucks smoothly around the complex. (AZCentral -- News)
Banana desserts Oct 14, 2009
In 1819, when Sir William Watkins Wynne first grew bananas in England, he sent samples to the Horticultural Society describing them as "agreeable, luscious and acid flavoured" ... Lying beneath the creamy filling are rum-caramel poached bananas and on top the lightly salted peanut brittle provides good textural and flavour contrasts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Recession Home Cooking: Freeze Fres... Oct 14, 2009
According to Young, "People need just 2.5 cups total per day of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, not counting leafy greens such as lettuce (for which the requirement is a modest cup). Still, with unemployment high, and a lot of people watching their pocketbooks, how can one balance the need for fruit and vegetables with a tight household budget? Buy fresh produce, and freeze some for later. It works for fruit, and for , too. The savings involved in squirling away fruit in the home freezer... (Suite101.com)
Schools get free, fresh fruit and veggies Oct 11, 2009
The program offers almost 500 fruits and vegetables including honeydew, alfalfa sprouts and red bananas, but schools don't know what they get until they open the boxes. The snacks are shipped with information about the origin and nutritional benefits of the fruits and veggies, which teachers pass on to students. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cell Phone Applications Help Farmer... Oct 11, 2009
Bananas Are Essential for Food Security in Uganda. Uganda is the biggest producer of bananas in Africa and more than 10 million people depend on it as a food staple and for their income ... The service accepts queries such as "rice aphids","tomato blight"or "how to plant bananas" and retrieves advice from a database. (Suite101.com)
Culinary Ecotourists Turn Wilderness Foraging into Dinner Oct 10, 2009
Fruit plates bananas, pineapple, mangos are served with the sauce of another guava, the araz. Grilled beef comes with a peppery condiment from the tamarindo tree, red snapper with a salsa of chopped mimbro, onions, and cilantro. (Scientific American)
Banana Plants May Be Used In Production Of Plastic Products Oct 10, 2009
Mark Kearns, Rotational Moulding Manager at the Polymer Processing Research Centre in Queen s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, said: Almost 20 per cent of the bananas consumed in Europe are produced in the Canary Islands, with around 10 million banana plants grown annually in Gran Canaria alone ... 26, 2009) Bananas, known most often as a healthy, convenient food, are also popular ornamental plants in the southern United States ... 21, 2008) Under UV light, ripening bananas appear... (Science Daily)
Battle Allergies With Food Oct 9, 2009
Ogden said that berries, apples, leafy vegetables, bananas, tofu, legumes and walnuts turn off inflammation and start healing ... He added that melons, zucchini, cucumber and bananas have shared allergens with ragweed, and they should also be avoided in the fall. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
11 Things: Food for thought Oct 9, 2009
It's hard to believe she doesn't slip on one of those bananas. 5. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Adding veggies, fruits to recipes boosts nutrition Oct 9, 2009
Cut back on the amount of cereal you use by adding sliced bananas, strawberries or blueberries. When making chicken or tuna salad, add an equal amount of chopped fruit or vegetables, such as celery, grated carrots, chopped cucumber, apple, grapes or pineapple. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Letters to the editor (10/7/09) Oct 7, 2009
In fact, maybe the mayor could get rid of the entire department and replace them with chimpanzees; they would only work for bananas and probably do a better job. In all seriousness, the traffic backs up so badly in the left-turn lane heading east that trying to get onto Brayton is like playing a game of "Frogger.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Cancer cookbook makes food appetizing Oct 6, 2009
Foods such as applesauce, rice and bananas can help slow down the digestive tract, as can oatmeal and canned peaches or pears. Avoid greasy, fried or very sugary foods because they can be irritants. (CNN)
Family recipe stands the test of time (3) Oct 5, 2009
2 cups mashed bananas. 3 1/2 cups quick oatmeal. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
9 ways to reap health rewards from your diet Oct 3, 2009
"But if you have a B6 deficiency, your brain may not be able to make enough dopamine." The vitamin is found in a variety of foods, but it's especially high in potatoes, bananas, red meat, poultry, and chickpeas ... The mineral is found in clams and in almost every fruit and vegetable but especially in potatoes, dried peaches, avocados, and bananas. (MSNBC -- Health)
Uganda health program receives Heart Hero Award from Brookline foundation Oct 3, 2009
To reverse the local trend toward a Western diet of processed foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar, schools and households are encouraged to plant backyard gardens with produce that grows well in the district, such as beans, bananas, tomatoes, avocados, carrots, cabbage and green leafy vegetables ... More than 100 program staff, volunteers, and participants attended the presentation celebration, at which heart-healthy foods like low-fat yogurt and sweet tropical bananas were served as... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Fresh variety Sep 30, 2009
"They're like pears and bananas," Kyle Reynolds says. "You pick them mature and then they ripen.". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Energy guru: Green neednt be grim Sep 30, 2009
Even his super-efficient Colorado home, equipped with a greenhouse suitable for growing bananas, has attracted rants as well as raves ... Lovins sticks to his central claim that energy efficiency need not entail sacrifice, even when it comes to cultivating those bananas ... "It's just an extra bonus that you can eat your fresh bananas as you walk in out of a February snowstorm, and then you realize that there's no furnace. That's because you build it right.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
Plastics 'goes bananas' at Queen's University Belfast Sep 30, 2009
Mark Kearns, Rotational Moulding Manager at the Polymer Processing Research Centre in Queen's School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, said: "Almost 20 per cent of the bananas consumed in Europe are produced in the Canary Islands, with around 10 million banana plants grown annually in Gran Canaria alone. "Once the fruit has been harvested, the rest of the banana plant goes to waste. An estimated 25,000 tonnes of this natural fibre is dumped in ravines around the Canaries every year. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Letters to the Editor Sep 30, 2009
First of all, we can send all of the Guantanamo Bay prisoners to Antarctica to start a subsistence farm, raising bananas and coconuts. We could send all of the liberal politicians in Washington D.C., along to furnish the hot air for the project. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Avocados: Go Beyond Guacamole Sep 30, 2009
Once picked, avocados ripen in a few days at room temperature and faster if stored with other fruits such as apples or bananas, because of the influence of ethylene gas. Premium supermarkets sell pre-ripened avocados treated with synthetic ethylene to hasten the ripening process. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Its Autumn. . . Sep 26, 2009
4 medium bananas, mashed ... Layer with mashed bananas and then top with rest of sweet potato mixture. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Feeding an ironman Sep 26, 2009
Most of the athletes will consume high-carb products during the course of the race such as special food gels, energy bars, cookies or bananas (there's about 35 grams of carbs in a sliced banana). It will take a professional competitor about four hours to complete the Augusta course, so that means the competitor will need about 240 grams of carbs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sweet Pickle pepper makes gardens festive Sep 25, 2009
Try partnering them with lime green selections of coleus or gold lantana, or use them in a tropical setting where they look right at home with bananas, cannas and elephant ears. Whether you plant now or in the spring, grow the ornamental pepper much as you would the bell pepper. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Post Gastric Bypass Diet Sep 23, 2009
Eat plenty of eggs, tofu, and fish for protein, minerals, and omega fatty acids, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, and soft fruits such as melons, bananas, and. As the weeks pass, introduce a greater variety of easily chewable foods into this segment of the gastric bypass diet, eventually including diced meat and chicken. (Suite101.com)
First global scientific conference supporting UN efforts to curb desertification opens in Argentina Sep 23, 2009
Another is the Moringa tree (Moringa stenopetala), whose leaves have seven times more vitamin C than oranges, four times more vitamin A than carrots, four times more calcium than milk (plus double the protein) and three times more potassium than bananas. Set for widespread adoption, the approach shows "great promise for raising women's incomes, improving family nutrition and reversing land degradation," said Dar. (EurekAlert!)
Growing list of 'superfruits' pack a nutritional wallop Sep 23, 2009
Bananas: Containing a high dose of potassium which is essential to keep your heart and nervous system in good shape, bananas are also one of the highest sources of naturally available vitamin B6. Power-up dinners. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Fair Trade foods: change the world with what you eat Sep 22, 2009
Did you know you can get Fair Trade bananas at almost any food store these days. They were one of the original fruits to become widely certified; now the products available are much broader. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Close to home Sep 20, 2009
Browse around the fruit stalls in Haikou and you will find mangos, guava, watermelon, jackfruit, bananas, papayas, rambutan, mangosteens and, of all things, durians (some imported from Thailand). Thanks to Hainans tropical climate, these fruits grow well there. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
No comments posted. Sep 19, 2009
We are selling Used Cars like Bananas (in bunches). . (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
For money-saving ideas, sneak a peek inside a frugal home Sep 19, 2009
FREEZER: You'll see baggies filled with overripe bananas, frozen pesto, broth, make-ahead meals, vegetables and leftovers. You'll see meat bought in bulk and divided into smaller meal-sized portions, too. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Trumpets and Daggers' mesmerize with texture Sep 18, 2009
Besides angel's trumpets, they have been partnered with bananas and perennial daisies. A gardener in Belzoni, Miss. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
A bounty to share Sep 17, 2009
Good fruit and vegetable sources: sweet potatoes, tomato paste, tomato puree, beet greens, white potatoes, white beans, lima beans, cooked greens, bananas, pears, figs, carrot juice and prune juice. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Some Foods Affect Histamine Product... Sep 17, 2009
Some Foods Affect Histamine Production. Some Foods Affect Histamine Production. (Suite101.com)
8 living the dream Sep 10, 2009
Often, farmers will come by and sell you oranges, bananas and other fruit and fish right off their cayucas. It doesn't take special expertise to do this. (CNN -- Money)
Gardening the Garden Island Sep 10, 2009
Some fruits, such as the bilimbi and snakefruit, may be novel to readers, but hey, we already know plenty about bananas, avocados, and mangoes. Each listing has a recipe to encourage using the fruit and to persuade eaters to try the exotic products. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Fantasy Focus: Draft Day (208) Aug 31, 2009
A few bananas will keep you limber and loose. Stay hydrated. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: Private companies invited to collect valuable driftwood Aug 30, 2009
Bananas suffered the heaviest damage, with 6,396 hectares ravaged by strong winds and flooding, followed by papayas, guavas, rice, bamboo shoots, orchids, custard apples and leafy vegetables. Bee losses amounted to NT$7. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Birds and Mammals as Agents of Poll... Aug 18, 2009
Bats pollinate nearly all wild bananas and cacti. In the dry, hot deserts where cacti grow, very few animals of any kind are active during the oven-hot day. (Suite101.com)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: Agricultural losses mount, exceed NT$11.1 billion Aug 15, 2009
Bananas suffered the worst damage, with 5,849 hectares ravaged by strong winds and flooding, followed by papayas, guavas, custard apples, rice, bamboo shoots and leafy vegetables. Poultry and livestock losses amounted to NT$1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Mediterranean cruise from $59 a night Aug 14, 2009
Following Cadiz is a visit to Portugals capital, Lisbon before sailing on to Gibraltar where monkeys congregate on a limestone rock and hurl bananas at passersby. If you survive the assault, youll rejoin the ship and head to the Mediterraneans musical city of Alicante before returning to Barcelona. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The gift that just keeps on giving Aug 10, 2009
5 million charitable foundation that was built on the sale of bananas ... The family decided to give four cents from every box of bananas we sold from our wholesale business ... Selling an average 100,000 boxes of bananas a week helped Pat raise more than $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Using Worms to Compost Waste Aug 10, 2009
While bananas themselves do not harm worms, bananas imported into the U.S. are sprayed with a preservative chemical that is harmful to worms. Vermicomposters in the U.S. should only use organically grown bananas. (Suite101.com)
Senior Games ready to roll Jul 31, 2009
Those who arrive early and visit the primary Games venue at Stanford, will find a wealth of resources at their disposal, including a daily dose of bananas and oranges, and keepsake metal water bottles designed to eliminate the use of disposable plastic bottles during the Games. The competitors will be able to sample a wide range of entertainment options on campus at the party tent and at the main stage, including live music, tasting locally-produced wines and beers from Palo Alto's own Gordon... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Wilmar Plantation to invest US$10mil in Uganda Jul 30, 2009
On investment opportunities in agriculture, she said Uganda was among the leading producers of coffee and bananas. It is also a major producer of tea, cotton, tobacco, cereals, oilseeds, fresh and preserved fruits, vegetables and nuts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sips of summer Jul 22, 2009
Another trend that bartenders across the region are seeing is toward liqueurs flavored like other drinks people enjoy, such as the Hound Dog brand of sweet-tea flavored vodka, and the 99-proof fruit-flavored schnapps from Sazerac: 99 Bananas, 99 Berries, 99 Apples, etc. When it comes to mixers, that trend continues, with energy drinks like Red Bull extremely popular among the younger crowd, especially mixed with flavored vodkas. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Wilmington restaurateurs open Boston Burger Company Jul 22, 2009
Bacon on a burger, some say delicious; peanut butter on a burger, adventuresome; and fried bananas on a burger, downright unusual. Now, put that all together and the reaction might be outrageous. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Monkey caught on tape burglarizing Texas business... Jul 22, 2009
NBC -- It's a crime caught on camera that has the owners of a north Texas business going bananas. They have security camera video of what appears to be a monkey burglarizing their business. (The Drudge Report)
July 17 police log Jul 17, 2009
7:26 a.m. an Edsel Road resident reported vandalism with hot dogs and bananas thrown on car and house. 8:23 a.m. a Charter Way resident reported vandalism to a lawn. (Littleton Independent, MA)
French Pavilion to house historic art at Shanghai Expo Jul 15, 2009
Historic pieces include Jean-Francois Millet's The Angelus, Edouard Manet's The Balcony, Paul Cezanne's Woman with Coffee Pot, The Age of Bronze sculpture created by Auguste Rodin, Vincent Van Gogh's The Dance Hall in Arles and Paul Gauguin's The Bananas, among others. The artwork comes from collections at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. (Xinhuanet, China)
More of this story Jul 14, 2009
On the menu was a Caesar Salad Action Station, steamed rice, mashed potato, grilled vegetables, beef stew, roast chicken, steamed mahi hana style, apple and cream pies, cookies, and Bananas Foster over ice cream. The students got a taste of how the real world operates during a field trip to the Sheraton Kaua i earlier, said Billy Gibson, another instructor. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Secrets to a Long, Healthy Life Jul 4, 2009
By incorporating different brightly colored food like red tomatoes and apples, green lettuce and kiwi, yellow bananas and squash, orange carrots and oranges, purple grapes and cabbage, you'll get an assortment of powerful antioxidants to fight the free radicals which can prematurely age you before your time. Quit Smoking. (Suite101.com)
'Patriot' games fill 4th of July weekend Jul 2, 2009
Highlights: 1,500-plus runners and walkers in the state's largest road race, tons of watermelon, bananas and a costume award. Cost: Pre-registration, $18, ends 5 p.m. today; race day registration, $25, 6:15 a.m. Saturday; no registration for Tot Trot (age 3 and younger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Africa has enormous potential to produce more food but faces challenges Jul 1, 2009
Uganda is the second largest producer of bananas in the world, yet it ranks at the bottom of the list in terms of exports. "Unless farmers can sell what they produce at a profit, poverty will persist (in the African continent)," warned Dr Adesina. (Xinhuanet, China)
Green.view: The not-so-great outdoors Jun 30, 2009
Veggie burgers, sweetcorn and bananas might be best. That is because raising meat is notoriously inefficient. (The Economist)
Healthy decisions about healthy foods Jun 29, 2009
If you're lucky, you may find a convenience store that sells bananas, but that is rare. Make sure you leave home each day with a plan that ensures you will have enough good food to eat before you get home. (Medfield Press, MA)
A bitter reality Jun 28, 2009
We like bananas and pineapples, want fresh vegetables year round, and enjoy olive oil and balsamic vinegar on our salads. Principles have their limits, and even as we might pay homage to the wonders of local foods, most of us are not about to give up those or the myriad other things we eat and drink that have to travel a distance. (Boston Globe)
Red Ginger will have you spellbound Jun 27, 2009
After a very cold winter, I figured the Red Emperor was graveyard dead, especially because my bananas and other gingers were already starting their spring routine ... They also complement ferns or clusters of bananas. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Healthy Eating Tips for Sustained Energy from a Pro Cycling Team Jun 27, 2009
"You've got to build a foundation and the basic foundation is carbohydrates, primarily in the form of rice, potatoes, and oats. Carbohydrates in this form give athletes energy and lean vitamins. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also important, and the more colors the better." Bananas, honey, and oatmeal are good real food choices for quick energy. For short, intense events, the team downs simple sugars such as electrolyte drinks, energy gels, and energy chews (they use products). (Epicurious.com)
Monsanto, Dole partner to improve vegetables Jun 24, 2009
-based Dole is the world s largest producer and marketer of fresh fruit and fresh vegetables and is the leading producer of organic bananas. Creve Coeur, Mo. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
