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 […]
July 2025 News Brief
Nut Industry Gathers in Ningbo for the 18th China International Tree Nuts Conference INC actively participated strengthening industry ties in China The nut industry gathered once again in China for the 18th China International Tree Nuts Conference, a key event in the international nut and dried fruit calendar. Organized by the China Chamber of Commerce […]
Labeling Update: July 2025
Türkiye: Pistachio Paste Receives Protected Designation of Origin Status in EU On June 25, 2025, a protected geographical indication for Antep Fıstık Ezmesi / Antepfıstığı Ezmesi / Gaziantep Fıstık Ezmesi was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. As noted in the application for registration, this type of processed pistachio paste is crafted […]
Food Safety Update: July 2025
EU: Webinar and Updated Guide on Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH) In late June, COLEAD/AGRINFO held a webinar to discuss the new rules that the EU is expected to introduce in the coming years to limit the presence of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH) in food. Presenters provided information about current EU rules on MOSH/MOAH, future MLs […]