Review Finds Metabolizable Energy Content of Nuts Is Lower Than Expected
The lower-than-expected metabolizable energy may explain the lack of association between nut intake and weight gain Advances in Nutrition is set to publish the first-ever systematic review of the body of evidence on the metabolizable energy content and lipid bioaccessibility of tree nuts and peanuts. The authors of the review searched the PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, […]
Nutrients Publishes Six More Articles in NUTS 2022 Special Issue
Last year’s historic gathering of health researchers has produced a total of 11 articles The journal Nutrients has published six more articles as part of the proceedings of NUTS 2022, bringing the total number of articles published as a result of this historic gathering to 11. In October of last year, NUTS 2022 brought together […]
CODEX: Maximum Level for Total Aflatoxins in Ready-to-Eat Peanuts
The 15th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF15), which was held in May 2022, agreed to re-establish the electronic working group (EWG) chaired by India and co-chaired by Senegal, to prepare a new proposal for a maximum level (ML) for total aflatoxins (AFT) in ready-to-eat (RTE) peanuts and an associated sampling […]
Hazelnuts Global Statistical Review
Türkiye After a successful harvest period, TL-based market pricing registered with about a 10% discount of the TMO reference price due to limited demand mostly from the EU. Meanwhile, TMO covered about 150,000+ metric tons from the market with less strict than usual buying criteria compared to the beginning of the season. By mid-January, TL-based […]
Walnuts Global Statistical Review
China The final receipt is estimated to be in line with the early forecast of 1.4 million metric tons. At the time of writing this report, local consumption was slower due to long-term quarantine. Exports, both in-shell and shelled, were down by over 30% and 40%, respectively, with prices 14% lower compared to the same […]
Almonds Global Statistical Review
USA (California) The January 2023 Almond Board of California Position Report shows receipts of 2.475 billion lbs. (approx. 1,123,000 metric tons) crop year-to-date (August through January), trailing the 2021/22 crop by 12.5% through the first six months. USDA receipts show an average inedible reject percentage of 2.1% which is up from previous crops. Total shipments […]
Labeling Update: March 2023
USA: Labeling of Plant-Based Drinks and Voluntary Nutrient Statements The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft recommendations for the industry on the naming of plant-based beverages that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk. The draft guidance also recommends voluntary nutrient statements for the labeling of some plant-based drinks. The deadline […]
Food Safety Update: March 2023
EU: MRLs Update Draft MRLs: Pesticide Commodity Proposed MRL (mg/kg) Pyriproxyfen(1) Tree nuts 0.01 Teflubenzuron(2) Diuron(2) Etoxazole(2) (1) Proposed date of entry into force: May 1, 2024. More information (2) Proposed date of publication: October 11, 2023. More information New MRLs: Pesticide Commodity New MRL (mg/kg) Triadimenol Tree nuts 0.01 Peanuts 0.02 Didecyldimethylammonium chloride Tree […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: March 2023
Chile: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership In February 2023, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) entered into force in Chile, making it the eleventh country to become a member of this free trade agreement along with Australia, Brunei, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. More information […]
Sustainability Update: March 2023
2023 Corporate Circular Target-Setting Guidance At the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the Circular Economy Indicators Coalition released its 2023 Corporate Circular Target-Setting Guidance. This guidance seeks to provide businesses with a clear launching point for selecting and reporting against impactful circular targets. The coalition is co-hosted by the Platform for Accelerating the Circular […]