Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the adoption of the MRL for dithianon previously notified (see previous post).
Prunes Intake May Have a Favorable Effect on Bone Health
This study was recently published in the Journal of Medicinal Food with the main objective to investigate the effects of prune consumption in bone health, particularly, in bone resorption and vascular function.
Scientists Sequence the Complete Almond Genome
Scientists have, for the first time, sequenced the complete almond genome in a new study, recently published in Science.
EU: Pesticide Withdrawals
The approval of the active substances chlorpropham, dimethoate and desmedipham has not been renewed (see previous posts: chlorpropham, dimethoate and desmedipham).
EFSA: Call for Data
Canada Food Labeling Modernization
UN Agricultural Quality Standards and Wild/Forest Nuts Contribution to Sustainable Development
New Study Shows that Nut Consumption May Help Improve Erectile Function
A recent study, partially supported by the INC and published in the journal Nutrients[1], observed a significant increase in erectile function after the consumption of 60 g/day of nuts. Lifestyle risk factors such as smoking or stress may influence erectile dysfunction through the vascular and nervous system. This study explored the effects of nut supplementation on erectile function.
Nut and Dried Fruit Health Benefits at the International Symposium on Diabetes & Nutrition
The Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group (DNSG) of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes held the 37th International Symposium on Diabetes & Nutrition in Kerkrade, The Netherlands, from June 12-14, 2019.
India: Additional Tariffs
On June 16, 2019, India imposed higher customs duties on 28 products imported from the US, including almonds and walnuts, among other products.