Tag: Fruits
Fruit buyers beware as NAFDAC uncovers shocking ripening tactics
Ramadan continues, the agency urged cooperation from traders and consumers to ensure that the holy month is observed in good…
Ramadan: prices of fruits, others soar in Maiduguri
Prices of fruits and other perishable items have gone up in Maiduguri, the Borno capital following their high demands occasioned…
States, LGAs alerted on use of detergents by fruit vendors
A vegetable and fruit expert, Dr Ikechi Agbugba, on Thursday, urged states and local governments to check traders and food…
Danger, as carbide ripened fruits flood markets
Apart from its various industrial uses, calcium carbide is increasingly becoming popular as a means of force-ripening fruits in many…
3 men to spend X-mas, New Year in prison for stealing fruits
Three men have been sentenced to six months imprisonment each for stealing palm fruits and pineapples in Osun state. A…
Regular intake of fruits, water cure piles
Regular intake of water and fruits can help in curing haemorrhoids, also known as piles, a pharmacist, Rabi’u Hussain, said…
BETTER TO BE ORIGINAL
I don’t know if am the only on one that have noticed the improvement in power supply these days? Well…
Season Of Freshness
By Sharon Jane Akinyemi Friends and folks out there, I welcome you to the second half of the year 2014.…
A Priceless Possession
By Sharon Jane Akinyemi Imagine if we sent our troops to the Middle East to fight terrorism, without preparing them…
Eating vegetables, fruits reduces cancer risk
People should eat seven portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a day, according to new research into healthy eating, published…
Fruits, Vegetables Curb Bladder Cancer In Women
Beyond providing needed nutrients and vitamins in the body, a report has indicated that fruits and vegetables have now been…
Buying Fruits And Vegetables
Fresh produce is nearly a thing of the past for most of us. Our production, distribution and packaging processes are…