NUTS 2025: World’s Top Health Researchers Gather at INC Headquarters
The world’s leading nutrition researchers gathered at INC headquarters last week for a landmark meeting dedicated to advancing the science of nuts and dried fruits. From October 9-10, 2025, the NUTS 2025 conference brought together 28 top health researchers from across the globe to discuss the scientific evidence on the health benefits of nuts and […]
INC Pavilion at Anuga 2025: The Global Hub for Nuts and Dried Fruits
The INC Pavilion once again took center stage at Anuga 2025 (4–8 October, Cologne, Germany), serving as the key gathering point for the global nuts and dried fruits industry. Featuring 20 co-exhibitors from 12 countries, the Pavilion gave key opportunities at one of the world’s leading food and beverage trade fairs. Showcasing Innovation and Collaboration […]
Sustainability Update: October 2025
EU: Implementation of Deforestation Regulation to Be Delayed Another Year The European Commission intends to postpone the launch its anti-deforestation law for another year, marking the second such delay, according to Reuters. On September 23, 2025, the EU’s Environment Commissioner told reporters that the postponement was necessary to address concerns about the readiness of information-technology […]
World’s Leading Nutrition Researchers to Convene at INC Headquarters for NUTS 2025
From October 9–10, the world’s leading nutrition researchers will gather at the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) headquarters for NUTS 2025, a landmark meeting dedicated to advancing the science of nuts and dried fruits. Chaired by Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó, Chairman of the INC World Forum for Nutrition Research and Dissemination and Distinguished Professor […]
September 2025 News Brief
Shine at the INC Congress in Macao, 2026 Be part of the premier gathering of over 1,200 global industry leaders from the nut and dried fruit sector. Sponsoring or exhibiting gives your brand direct access to key decision-makers, maximizes visibility, and positions you as a top player in the market. From May 12–14, 2026, Macao […]
Food Safety Update: September 2025
EU: Simplification Omnibus on Food Safety The European Commission has published information about an upcoming simplification omnibus that it plans to adopt in the coming months. This initiative aims to reduce the administrative burden on member state authorities related to marketing authorizations of products. It will: accelerate access to the EU market for biocontrol substances […]
Labeling Update: September 2025
EU: Organics Update The EU has notified the World Trade Organization of a draft regulation that would make it possible to include products suspected of major, critical, or repetitive non-compliances affecting the integrity of organic or in-conversion products or production in the list of high-risk products, which are subject to more stringent import control. The […]
Sustainability Update: September 2025
EU: Recommendation on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting for SMEs In July, the European Commission adopted a recommendation on voluntary sustainability reporting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The recommendation presents a voluntary standard that will make it easier for SMEs that are not covered by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to respond to specific requests […]
Nighttime Pistachio Consumption May Alter Gut Microbial Composition
12 weeks of eating pistachios before bedtime altered the stool microbiota diversity of adults with prediabetes A recent study published in Current Developments in Nutrition explored how 12 weeks of nighttime pistachio consumption affected the gut microbiota of adults with prediabetes (meaning their blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes […]
Study Finds Replacing Snacks With Pecans Boosts Healthy Nutrient Intake
Daily pecan consumption improved fatty acid profile and dietary quality in adults at risk for cardiometabolic diseases A study published recently in Current Developments in Nutrition explored how replacing typical snacks with pecans affected nutrient displacement and changes in food pattern component intake in adults at increased risk for cardiometabolic diseases. The study was a […]