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INC Presents Sustainability Certification to US Industry Professionals

Following the formalization of its partnership with DFA of California as an official auditing body, the INC Sustainability Certification continues to gain strong momentum with first audits now underway! Most recently, the program was presented by INC Sustainability Manager, Ramon Botet, at Safe Food California—DFA’s flagship annual conference held in Monterey from April 7–9. The […]

INC Sustainability Certification Officially Launches: First Standards Now Available!

On October 9, 2025, the INC officially launched its Sustainability Certification at its headquarters in Reus, during the NUTS 2025 research event. This landmark initiative is the first certification designed exclusively for the global nut and dried fruit sector, tailored to the unique challenges and characteristics of the industry. A Milestone for the Industry “For […]

Twist and Lock: Nutshell Structures for High Strength and Energy Absorption

Pistachio shells reveal remarkable mechanical properties. The reason behind is a unique shape of sclerenchyma cells with numerous lobes. They grow into an interlocked 3D jigsaw puzzle and hold together until failure of the cell wall itself.

Novel Perspectives on the Valorization of Almond Industrial By-products

The valorization of almond byproducts is tackled by their associated health promoting properties, mainly due to the presence of polyphenols, terpenoids, and unsaturated fatty acids, thus becoming promising useful ingredients for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Fabrizio Fabbri, Sustainability Policy Manager, European Community of Consumer Co-Operatives (Euro Coop), Belgium)

"Coop Finland recently conducted a poll among their consumers and it showed that the top three concerns were plastic pollution, climate change, and biodiversity."

Siberian Pine Nut By-Products and Processed Products –a Valuable Source of Essential Nutrients

The Russian pine nut market is a rapidly developing branch of the national agricultural economy, currently shifting towards the manufacture and export of top-quality organic derived products with an exceptional set of nutritional substances and great benefits for the human body.

Looking Towards the Future of Nuts and Dried Fruits, Exclusive Insights from the INC Executive Committee

Since the global pandemic started, there have been a wide array of challenges facing the sector, however, the future of the industry still looks positive and the positioning of nuts and dried fruits remains strong. The INC Executive Committee held a webinar to provide exclusive insights into the outlook for the industry.