Food Safety Update: July 2023
EFSA: Risk Assessment of Glyphosate Published on July 6, 2023, the assessment conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on the impact of glyphosate on human health, animal health and the environment did not reveal any significant areas of concern. However, EFSA did identify some data gaps and outstanding issues that need to be […]
Marketing Orders: July 2023
USA: USDA will Amend the Federal Marketing Order for California Walnuts On June 7, 2023, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that producers of walnuts grown in California voted to amend their federal marketing. The amendments will eliminate mandatory inspection and certification of inshell and shelled walnuts, and of shelled walnuts for processing; create a […]
INC Participates in the 54th Codex Committee for Pesticide Residues
The 54th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR54) took place in Beijing, China, from June 26 to July 1, 2023. During the meeting, several new maximum residue limits (MRLs) were proposed for various commodities, including tree nuts, peanuts, prunes, dried grapes, peaches, nectarines and apricots. [MRL proposed changes] Furthermore, a proposal was […]
June 2023 News Brief
Relive the Best Moments from the INC Congress in London! The best event for the entire nut and dried fruit industry Have a look at some of the best moments from the XL World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress. See what went on during the round tables, social events, and much more! It was an […]
INC Participates in the UN Agricultural Quality Standards Meeting
Member countries comment on sulfur dioxide in dried apricots The INC attended the 70th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Specialized Section on Standardization of Dry and Dried Produce, in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 12-14. The INC delegation participated actively by providing insights and expert comments. Member States reviewed the new […]
India Removes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Almonds and Walnuts
The agreement will expand market opportunities for US suppliers On June 22, 2023, the United States and the Republic of India announced an agreement to terminate six outstanding trade disputes. The agreement includes the removal of retaliatory tariffs, which India had imposed in response to the US Section 232 national security measures on steel and […]
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Walnuts
They offer a simple, cost-effective strategy for obtaining wide-ranging health benefits A recent article published in Antioxidants reviewed the latest information on the potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts and how they may be incorporated into the diet to provide additional health benefits. Particular emphasis was placed on the anti-inflammatory properties of walnuts and […]
Pistachios Have Key Role to Play in Meeting Protein Demands
This plant-based complete protein provides numerous nutrients and phytochemicals A recent article published in Nutrients reviews the protein science related to pistachios. The paper explains how this nut can contribute to daily protein intakes and amino acid profiles as part of a shift towards plant-based protein sources. The authors show that pistachios are a plant-based […]
Frequent Nut Consumption Associated with Smaller Cognitive Decline
Participants who consumed three or more servings per week showed more favorable changes In a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers prospectively evaluated the association between nut consumption and two-year changes in cognitive performance in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. The study used data from the PREDIMED-Plus cohort. […]
Nut Consumption Improves Brain and Peripheral Vascular Function, and Memory, New Study Finds
A recent INC-funded study, published in Clinical Nutrition[1], showed that longer-term consumption of nuts as part of a recommended diet significantly improved brain and peripheral vascular function, and memory. The beneficial effects of nut consumption on vascular function may underlie the improvements in cognitive performance, thereby reducing cognitive decline as a result of aging. The […]