July 2024 News Brief
Join the INC Academia Today Gain cutting-edge insights and skills from the industry’s top professionals! In September, the 2024/2025 course of our acclaimed INC Academia will officially launch, offering students the chance to develop their skills with our updated and cutting-edge material! Enroll now to enjoy 40% off with early-bird discounts. Developed by respected industry […]
Labeling Update: July 2024
USA: Hawaii Adopts New Labeling Requirements for Macadamias On July 3, 2024, the Governor of Hawaii signed a bill that increases transparency in macadamia nut labeling by requiring products containing nuts grown outside Hawaii to disclose this fact on the label. The bill also prohibits misleading “Hawaii-grown” claims and envisages stringent enforcement measures and penalties […]
Food Safety Update: July 2024
Australia: New BMSB Pre-Border Biosecurity Treatment Provider Scheme The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has introduced AusTreat, a new pre-border biosecurity treatment provider scheme. AusTreat replaces the Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme and sets the conditions for the regulation of pre-border biosecurity treatment providers. AusTreat is not pest- or […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: July 2024
Brazil: Opportunities for US Tree Nut Exporters A recent USDA GAIN report provides a comprehensive analysis of the tree nut market in Brazil, highlighting significant opportunities for US exporters. With a growing consumer focus on health and lifestyle, the demand for nutritious nuts is rising in Brazil. The report details current market conditions, challenges, regulatory […]
Sustainability Update: July 2024
USA: California to Vote on Climate-Resilience Funding On July 3, 2024, California’s acting governor signed SB 867, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, clearing the way for the bill to be put before voters on the November ballot. The bill envisages investments totaling US$10 billion in […]
Comprehensive Review Compiles Myriad Health Benefits of Almonds
Almond consumption may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors, gut microbiome and much more A study published recently in Nutrients provides a systematic and updated perspective on the benefits of almond consumption for cardiovascular health and the gut microbiome. The authors conducted a comprehensive review of studies investigating the effects of almond consumption on cardiovascular disease […]
Study Finds Pistachios May Improve Cognitive Performance and Mood in Overweight Young Adults
Significant improvements in waist circumference and cholesterol were also observed A new study published in Food Chemistry evaluated the impact of pistachio consumption on cognitive performance and mood in overweight young adults. A baseline-final, uncontrolled nutritional intervention was performed in which overweight young adults ate 28 grams of pistachios daily for 28 days. Psychometric tests […]
Adherence to Planetary Health Diet May Reduce Risk of Death
This diet calls for consumption of nuts and fruits to more than double A study published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition assessed the impact of adherence to the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) on total and cause-specific mortality in three cohorts of men and women in the United States. Proposed by the EAT-Lancet […]
INC Unveils Gen Z Preferences for Nuts and Dried Fruits and Snacking in Latin America
Peanuts, almonds and walnuts are consumed the most among Gen Z in Latin America 96% snack between meals, yogurt, dairy products, and fresh fruits being common choices Taste and health benefits are the primary drivers for consuming nuts and dried fruits INC’s NutTunes campaign set to encourage nut and dried fruit consumption through Spotify The […]
June 2024 News Brief
INC Academia: Enrollment for the 2024/25 Edition Is Now Open Over 300 students from top companies have joined us! Will you? We are thrilled to announce that enrollment for the online edition of our highly acclaimed INC Academia is now open! With the course to begin in September, join over 300 students from leading companies […]