In 2012, Russia continues to be the main destination outside the EU for the Spanish exports of fruit and vegetables. In February, shipments grew 50% regarding the same months of 2011, adding up to 47,362 tons.
A group of entrepreneurs began to reconstruct the canning factory in Volgograd region. The plant will produce purees, eggs, sauces, jams, pickled vegetables and salads
Russian Union of Juice Producers informed that in 2011 juices that are produced in Russia occupy 98% of the market, at the same time the consumption of juices increased.
This fall as you carve your pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern or
make a pumpkin pie, more than likely your pumpkin came from right here in Illinois.
Illinois continues to be the top pumpkin producer and processor. According
to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, Illinois now harvests 13,679
acres of pumpkins each year on 502 farms, up from 12,296 acres on
475 farms in 2002.
The top 10 pumpkin producing counties in Illinois are
Tazewell, Kankakee, Mason, Logan, Will, Marshall, Kane, Pike,
Carroll and Woodford. In addition, Illinois processed 9,746
acres of pumpkins out of the 13,679 produced here in the state. Most of
these pumpkins are taken to Libby’s in Morton or Seneca Foods in Princeville
for processing. Pumpkins are members of the vine crops family called cucurbits.
They are considered a fruit and consist of 90 percent water. They are a good
source of potassium and Vitamin A.
