Nuts for a Healthier World’s Campaign from INC Raises €47,800 to Fight Against Child Malnutrition
Since January €47,800 has been raised for the international NGO Save the Children through Nuts for a Healthier World Campaign. INC International Nut and Dried Fruit Council’s global campaign has exceeded the initial €40,000 goal. With this achievement, Save the Children can provide a monthly supply of nutritional packs to more than 2,041 severely malnourished children from Mauritania, South Sudan and Bangladesh.
The Role of Nuts in Adiposity and Obesity Prevention
Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions in the XXI century. Since 1975, obesity has approximately tripled its prevalence worldwide, affecting about 13% of the world’s population in 2016. It is noteworthy that overweight and obesity are associated with a higher rate of mortality than underweight. Therefore, public strategies focused on the reduction of these health issues must be a priority at global, regional and local levels.
Nuts for a Healthier World’s Campaign from INC Raises €47,800 to Fight Against Child Malnutrition
Since January €47,800 has been raised for the international NGO Save the Children through Nuts for a Healthier World Campaign. INC International Nut and Dried Fruit Council’s global campaign has exceeded the initial €40,000 goal. With this achievement, Save the Children can provide a monthly supply of nutritional packs to more than 2,041 severely malnourished children from Mauritania, South Sudan and Bangladesh.
Nut Consumption May Help Improve Blood Sugar Control
The study “The effect of nuts on markers of glycemic control: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials” was recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
UK-Eastern and Southern Africa: Trade Continuity Agreement
On January 31, 2019, the UK signed the Easter and Southern Africa trade continuity agreement in order to ensure continued trade after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Thailand: Contaminants and Toxins in Food
Saudi Arabia: Contaminants and Toxins
India: Additional Tariffs Delayed
India has extended by 30 days for the sixth time in a row the imposition of higher customs duties on 29 products imported from the US, including almonds and walnuts.
EU: Standing Committee – Pesticides
EU: Standing Committee – Contaminants
At the last Standing Committee of the Section ‘Novel Food and Toxicological Safety’ held on February 8, 2019, Members States discussed some contaminants.