Study Finds Eating a Walnut-Enriched Diet During Pregnancy Improves Child Neurodevelopment
Maternal nutrition plays a key role in neurodevelopmental outcomes In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers tested the hypothesis that structured interventions based on a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy could improve child neurodevelopment at two years of age. The study consisted of a prespecified analysis of a parallel-group randomized clinical trial conducted at […]
Nut Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Death in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Eating nuts was associated with a 18% to 22% decrease in all-cause mortality risk In a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers set out to investigate the associations of nut consumption with all-cause mortality among adults with type 2 diabetes. This prospective cohort study included a total of 5,090 US-based participants with […]
INC to Sponsor Health Symposium at 14th Asian Congress of Nutrition
Leading experts will discuss nut consumption and the prevention of prevalent diseases/conditions This week, the INC will be sponsoring a symposium entitled “Nut Consumption and the Prevention of Prevalent Diseases/Conditions” as part of the 14th Asian Congress of Nutrition (ACN). Held in a different Asian city every four years, the ACN is organized by the […]
Nut-Containing Diet Associated with Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Death
Higher intake of six key foods —including nuts— is linked to lower risk of major cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers developed a healthy diet score using data from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study and set out to determine whether this score is […]
India’s Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on US Almonds Comes into Force
The notification was published by the Gazette of India on September 5 India’s retaliatory tariffs on US almonds have been removed as of September 6, 2023, according to a notification published the previous day in the Gazette of India. The tariff rates have therefore returned to 35 Rs./kg for in-shell almonds and 100 Rs./kg for […]
August 2023 News Brief
India’s Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on US Almonds Comes into Force The notification was published by the Gazette of India on September 5 India’s retaliatory tariffs on US almonds have been removed as of September 6, 2023, according to a notification published the previous day in the Gazette of India. The tariff rates have therefore […]
California Walnut Industry Gears Up for Favorable 2023 Crop
The new crop and market environment are significantly different from last season According to the California Walnut Commission & Board, the California walnut industry is gearing up for a stellar 2023 harvest and shipping season after several years of drought, record-low grower returns, COVID-disrupted markets with supply chain challenges, and a devastating heat wave in […]
Food Safety Update: August 2023
EFSA Proposes New MRLs for Flupyradifurone and DFA On July 12, 2023, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing maximum residue levels and setting of import tolerances for flupyradifurone and its metabolite difluoroacetic acid (DFA) in various plant commodities, including grapefruits, macadamias, apricots, plums, cranberries and […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: August 2023
China: New Quality Standard for Nuts China’s General Quality Standard for Nut and Seed Food, issued on July 11, 2022, by the State Administration for Market Regulation, went into effect on August 1, 2023, according to a USDA GAIN report released on July 20, 2023. The new standard, which replaces the General Standard for Roasted […]
Sustainability Update: August 2023
EU: European Parliament Committees Vote on Proposed Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste Last week, three European Parliament Committees voted on their positions for the proposed Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste. The Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee rejected amendments proposed by rapporteur Virginie Joron and supported compromises drawn up by several groups. […]