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The Blue Zones are five regions worldwide known for their exceptionally high number of healthy centenarians: Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), Ikaria (Greece), Nicoya (Costa Rica) and Loma Linda (California).
Research has shown that a number of common lifestyle factors contribute to their long, healthy lives, including a predominantly plant-based diet, regular exercise, and strong family and community ties and a meaningful life purpose.
What we can learn from the Blue Zones is that a balanced diet high in vegetables, beans and whole grains, combined with daily exercise, stress management and strong social bonds, is essential for a healthy life. In these regions, few processed foods, fish and meat are eaten.
You can find more information about the Blue Zones and research results on the official Blue Zones website
The overseas grape season starts in mid-December, but planning begins now. Demand for organic grapes remains strong and our growers need early visibility on the volumes they can reserve for fixed programmes. By aligning programmes in advance, we can secure organic volumes more effectively and are also in a stronger position to offer competitive pricing.
Along the Orange River in South Africa’s Northern Cape lies Carpe Diem, a long-standing and trusted partner for our organic grapes. Owner Gog van der Colff took over the family business in 2000 and made the deliberate decision to switch to organic farming in 2006. What began as a step that not everyone was initially convinced by has developed into a progressive organic farm producing grapes, pecans and raisins.
El Niño is clearly affecting the South American mango season this year. Higher temperatures and unusual rainfall patterns are disrupting flowering, making availability and harvest timing less predictable.
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