Almond Consumption May Improve Body Composition Indices and Hunger Scores
Eating at least 50 grams of almonds per day was associated with improvements across several indicators In a study published recently in the journal Obesity Reviews, researchers set out to understand the relationship between almond consumption and subjective appetite scores and body composition. The study was a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 37 randomized controlled […]
Early Introduction of Peanut Associated With Lower Sensitization and Allergy
Younger siblings of peanut consumers fared better when peanut was introduced early In a recent study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, researchers tested the hypothesis that peanut allergy develops as a result of cutaneous exposure in the absence of oral consumption. Evaluation of the younger siblings of participants in the Learning […]
Nut Consumption During Pregnancy Associated With Lower Risk of Peer Problems in 5-Year-Olds
Study confirms relationship between maternal nut intake and childhood behavioral problems A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition explored the association between maternal nut intake during pregnancy and the risk of childhood behavioral problems in 5-year-old children in Japan. A total of 1,199 mother-child pairs were included in this prebirth […]
March 2024 News Brief
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New Discovery in Peanut Defense Mechanisms Against Aflatoxins
The findings hold promise for the future development of fully resistant varieties A recent study shed light on the natural resistance exhibited by some peanut varieties to Aspergillus flavus infection and subsequent aflatoxin contamination. Researchers used a metabolomics-based systems biology approach to understand the biochemistry behind increased peanut resistance to Aspergillus infection. The study reports […]
Further Attacks Planned Beyond Red Sea
U.S. Department of Transportation issues maritime advisory for the region The group responsible for attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea in the last three months announced last week that it intended to expand the range of its activity into the Indian Ocean, according to Reuters. The announcement came just a week after the […]
FDA Approves Medication to Help Reduce Allergic Reactions to Peanut and Cashew
Xolair is the first and only FDA-approved medicine to reduce allergic reactions in people with one or more food allergies On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xolair (omalizumab) injection for immunoglobulin E–mediated food allergy in certain adults and children 1 year or older for the reduction of allergic reactions —including […]
Food Safety Update: March 2024
FAO: Updated General Standard for Food Additives Database is Now Online In February, Codex Alimentarius unveiled an updated version of its online General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) database. With this update, the searchable database now reflects the 2023 revision of the GSFA, which sets forth the conditions under which permitted food additives may be […]
Marketing Orders: March 2024
USA: Assessment Rate Decreased for Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington A rule issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implements a recommendation from the Hazelnut Marketing Board to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2023–2024 marketing year and subsequent marketing years. This rule decreases the assessment rate from US$0.006 per pound to […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: March 2024
Chile: Phytosanitary Requirements on Imported Cashew Exempt Resolution No. 5934/2024 establishing phytosanitary import requirements for cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale) from any country of origin was published in Chile’s official gazette on February 1, 2024. Aspects covered include the following: Official phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin, with the following additional declaration: “The shipment […]