Uncertain Future for New Mexico Green Chiles Harvest
New Mexico faces labor shortages shrinking acreage and drought as harvest begins. Investors test machines to harvest and de-stem chiles, while farmers warn of bruising and stem-removal issues. Ed Ogaz of Seco Spice cites aging labor and calls for more workers. Research at New Mexico State University and devices from Elgar and a New Hampshire inventor are being trialed with farmers to evaluate performance.
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Europe moves to protect halloumi cheese across Cyprus
The European Union published its official application to recognize halloumi as a protected Cypriot cheese on the island’s divided Greek and Turkish communities. EU Commission President Juncker called the step a symbolic move toward reunification amid decades of failed talks and a 2004 EU entry partial benefits.
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New York Hosts World’s Largest Pop-Up Dinner in White
New York staged the world’s biggest Dîner en Blanc with five thousand guests in white at Pier 26 Tribeca. Participants brought BYO setups and paid 30 dollars to attend, while food and drinks were sold at cost. The Paris origin event now spans 60 cities and 125000-plus signups.
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