Walnut Intake Found to Have Beneficial Effects on Gut Microbial Metabolism
Greater expression of key microbial genes may lower cardiovascular disease risk A study published in Clinical Nutrition set out to assess the effect of walnut-related modulation of gut microbiota composition on microbiota functionality. Specifically, the researchers characterized the effect on bacterial gene expression of a walnut-enriched diet containing 18% of energy from walnuts (57 grams/day) […]
Regular Nut Consumption Could Increase Male Fertility
Eating two handfuls of nuts per day improves sperm parameters A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Advances in Nutrition set out to present up-to-date evidence regarding the association between nut intake and fertility outcomes. The researchers searched the Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and Scopus databases from inception to June 2023. Eligible articles were […]
Replacing Processed Meat with Nuts May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk by 27%
Switching to nuts is also associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes and all-cause mortality In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMC Medicine, researchers summarized and evaluated the evidence for associations between replacing animal-based foods with plant-based foods and cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality. The study included 37 prospective cohort studies […]
November 2023 News Brief
Registration Now Open for the INC Congress in Vancouver Act now to get the early-bird rate Registration for the 2024 INC Congress in Vancouver is now officially open! This event promises to be the most exceptional gathering of nut and dried fruit professionals from all over the world, with more than 60 expert speakers and […]
Food Safety Update: November 2023
FAO/WHO: Recommended Threshold Values for Food Allergens The report on the fifth meeting of the ad hoc FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Allergens was recently published. The report establishes maximum safe limits for Brazil nuts, macadamias and pine nuts, among other food products. More information EU: Commission Expected to Renew Approval of Glyphosate for […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: November 2023
China-Serbia: Free Trade Agreement China and Serbia signed a free trade agreement on October 17, 2023. In order for the agreement to enter into force, the two sides must now complete their respective domestic procedures. More information China: Update on Peanut Exporting Facility Registration Process A recent USDA GAIN report provided an update on […]
Marketing Standards and Labeling: November 2023
EU: Marketing Standards Published in Official Gazette On November 3, 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 of 17 August 2023 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards marketing standards for the fruit and vegetables sector, certain processed fruit and vegetable products and the bananas sector. This regulation […]
Sustainability Update: November 2023
FAO: State of Food and Agriculture 2023 The Food and Agriculture Organization recently published its annual flagship report, the State of Food and Agriculture. This year’s edition introduces the concept of hidden costs and benefits of agrifood systems and proposes a framework through which these can be assessed: true cost accounting (TCA). The report aims […]
INC Attends 36th European Trade Meeting in Hamburg
The theme of the meeting was “Paths to Sustainability” The INC attended the 36th European Trade Meeting, organized by the Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V., on November 17, 2023, in Hamburg, Germany. The meeting, which focused on the theme of “Paths to Sustainability,” brought together around 100 participants representing companies and organizations in the nut […]
INC Participates in UN Agricultural Quality Standards Meeting
Key topics of discussion included the prevention of food loss and food waste The INC took part in the 78th Session of the UNECE Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 13-15, 2023. The INC was represented at the event by Mr. Michael Waring, Chairman, Mr. Pino Calcagni, Chairman of the […]