Data Support the Use of Cranberry Products to Reduce UTI Risk
A new study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews assessed the effectiveness of cranberry products in preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in susceptible populations. The study was the fifth update of a review first published in 1998 and updated in 2003, 2004, 2008 and 2012. The authors searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant […]
Nuts Are Associated with Overall Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction
A new study published in Advances in Nutrition set out to examine the relationship between tree nut and peanut consumption and risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). It was the first systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs to provide a comprehensive picture of whether all or some types of tree […]
New Study Suggests Macadamia Consumption Does Not Lead to Weight Gain
May 10, 2023. The Journal of Nutritional Science has recently published a study that showed macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain and may have other positive benefits on cardiometabolic risk factors for overweight and obese adults. The MAC (Macadamia Nut Effects on Adiposity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors) study was a randomized crossover trial […]
Marketing Orders: May 2023
USA: Almonds Grown in California, Marketing Order Published on April 27, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marketing Order No. 981, which governs the handling of almonds grown in California. The suggested modifications aim to improve the program’s administration by updating certain provisions, simplifying or aligning language with […]
Food Safety Update: May 2023
Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods, Maximum Level for Total Aflatoxins in Ready-to-Eat Peanuts The 16th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF16) took place from April 18 to 21, 2023. The draft report has been published. The CCCF agreed: (i) to re-convene the EWG, chaired by India and co-chaired by Senegal, […]
Labeling Update: May 2023
USA: FDA Extends Comment Period for Guidance on Plant-Based ‘Milk’ Labels The U.S. Food and Drug Administrator (FDA) has extended the time for the public to give their comments on the draft guidance for labels on plant-based ‘milk’ alternatives. The draft guidance, called “Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements; Draft Guidance for […]
Sustainability Update: May 2023
EU: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence During the first reading of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) proposal, the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), Legal Affairs Committee (JURI), agreed on new rules to integrate human rights and environmental impact into companies’ governance. The indicative plenary vote for the CSDD is scheduled for May 31, 2023. […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: May 2023
Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement On May 31, 2023, the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement will come into effect, providing Australian farmers with enhanced access to a significant market, and enabling them to expand their customer base. The FTA also grants UK consumers the opportunity to purchase high-quality, sustainable Australian produce alongside their existing domestically produced options. […]
INC Outreach Visit to China
INC co-founder spoke at two major events and toured multiple industrial facilities The INC traveled to China last month for an outreach visit that included a high-profile presence at two important industry events and tours of multiple industrial facilities. The trip served to consolidate ties with China’s nut and dried fruit industry and cement the […]
April 2023 News Brief
INC Confirms Speakers for Congress in London The speaker line-up for the INC Congress in London is shaping up nicely. Our two keynote speakers will be Virginia Stagni, Head of Business Development at the Financial Times, and mountaineer Edurne Pasaban, the first woman to summit all 14 eight-thousanders. The guest speakers at the Nutrition Research […]