US FDA Updates “Healthy” Claim Definition to Include Nuts

INC backed the change submitting comments in favor of the new definition The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a rule under which nuts now qualify to bear the “healthy” nutrient content claim. Issued on December 19, 2024, the new rule is intended to help consumers identify foods that are particularly useful as […]

Research Suggests Eating Almonds Regularly May Improve Recovery After Exercise

Two handfuls of almonds daily may help reduce post-exercise pain and muscle damage A randomized crossover study published recently in Current Developments in Nutrition evaluated the impact of almonds on pain, muscle force production, and biochemical indices of muscle damage and inflammation during recovery from exercise. In the study, 26 middle-aged adults were instructed to […]

Nut Consumption Associated With Longer Healthy Lifespan

Daily nut intake may be most beneficial for those with sub-optimal diet quality A prospective cohort study published recently in Age and Ageing set out to determine whether nut consumption was associated with disability-free survival —a measure of healthy lifespan— in adults aged 70 years and older and whether this association varied according to overall […]

New Study Explores the Potential of Upcycling Nut Byproducts

Study by INC Award winner outlines food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications A recent review published in Food Chemistry presents a comprehensive overview of the upcycling of commercial nut byproducts. The first author of the study is Prof. Cesarettin Alasalvar, winner of the 2024 INC Excellence in Research Award. The article outlines the various ways in […]

November 2024 News Brief

It’s Official! Registration for the Congress Is Now Open Lock in the early-bird rate and get ready for an unforgettable experience in Mallorca! The countdown has officially begun for the exclusive World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress in the beautiful Palma de Mallorca. Taking place at the state-of-the-art Palma Convention Centre, be part of the […]

Latest Trade News and Agreements: November 2024

Brazil-Argentina-Uruguay: Information-Sharing Protocol Signed by Pecan Groups At the 3rd South American Pecan Symposium, held from November 15-16, 2024, the Brazilian Pecan Institute (IBPecan) signed a protocol of intentions with Argentine and Uruguayan groups that will facilitate the sharing of information about the sector among the three countries. After signing the document, IBPecan President Eduardo […]

Food Safety Update: November 2024

EU: Plant Protection Products Update The European Commission has published Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2777, concerning the non-renewal of the approval of tritosulfuron. Under this Regulation, Member States must withdraw any authorizations for plant protection products containing tritosulfuron by May 7, 2025, and any grace period granted by Member States must expire by November 7, 2025. […]

Marketing Orders: November 2024

USA: Continuance Referendum on Almonds Marketing Order The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule directing that a referendum be conducted among eligible almond growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of almonds grown in California. More information   USA: Proposed Decrease […]

Sustainability Update: November 2024

COP29: Standardized International Carbon Trading System Approved COP29, the 29th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, concluded on November 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, COP29 achieved consensus on rules governing a UN-backed global carbon market. These rules establish a framework for creating, trading, and registering emission reductions […]