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oranges
Coverage of oranges in the Nexus archive.
- Forget gold and copper. Africa’s latest boom is in blueberries and oranges
Africa is experiencing a boom in blueberry and orange exports, shifting focus from traditional commodities like gold and copper. The surge in fruit exports highlights the potential of high-value agriculture to drive industrialisation.
- Scientists say guava juice could make iron supplements work better
Scientists found that guava juice may enhance iron absorption, improving anemia in women and teenage girls. A review of 17 studies showed increased hemoglobin levels when guava juice was consumed with iron supplements. Guava's high vitamin C content, surpassing oranges, suggests it could be an affordable solution for anemia in affected regions.