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USA: MRLs Update

On July 5, 2017, the US Environmental Protection Agency published the Final Rule establishing tolerances for residues of indaziflam.

Nut Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

The aim of this study was to evaluate the existing scientific evidence on nut consumption and biomarkers of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular events.

Almond Consumption on Cardiovascular Risk Factors

A scientific article, recently published in the European Journal of Nutrition, investigated the impact of almonds consumed as a snack on cardiovascular risk factors in a typical Korean diet.

Nuts and Dried Fruits on Type 2 Diabetes: An Update

This recently published review in Nutrients journal examined the role of nuts and dried fruits in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Promising Nut and Dried Fruit Production Worldwide for 2017/18

During the 2017 INC World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress, the industry discussed and anticipated good nut and dried fruit production levels for the 2017/18 season and sustained increase in planted areas.

Promising Nut and Dried Fruit Production Worldwide for 2017/18

Canada: MRLs Update

USA: Pesticide Petitions

Brazil: MRLs Update

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency notified the World Trade Organization of the draft resolution regarding the active ingredients M48 – Metaflumizone, E24 – Spinosad, F47 – Fluazinam, C32 – Clethodim of the monograph list of active ingredients for pesticides, household cleaning products and wood preservers, published in Resolution RE n° 165 of 29 August 2003, Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003.