New Review Highlights How Nut Consumption Influences Gene Expression for Better Health

Nuts may help regulate genes linked to inflammation, oxidative stress, and cardiovascular well-being A recent systematic review published in Nutrition Reviews found that eating nuts may beneficially modulate the expression of human genes related to chronic diseases, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms behind nuts’ health benefits. The review examined 13 clinical trials investigating how […]

New Study Finds Peanuts May Help Protect DNA in Young Adults

Eating skin-roasted peanuts had a positive impact on telomere length A recent clinical trial published in the journal Antioxidants suggests that regular peanut consumption may help protect DNA by increasing telomere length in healthy young adults. Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that naturally shorten with age and stress. Shorter telomeres are […]

INC-Funded Study Finds Dried Fruit May Help Ease Chronic Constipation

90 grams of dried fruit daily led to significant increases in complete bowel movements Results from an INC-funded study were presented at the Digestive Disease Week conference, held in San Diego, California (USA) on May 3-6, 2025. The study was a randomized, placebo-controlled, food intervention trial that investigated the impact of dried fruit, fruit juice, […]

Global Leaders Gather at INC Congress to Shape the Future of Nuts and Dried Fruits

May, 2025 The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council welcomed 1,520+ professionals from 73 countries to its flagship event, May 8–10, 2025 in Mallorca, Spain. The congress served as a global platform for sharing insights, innovation, and addressing the future of the nut and dried fruit industry. Preliminary data discussed during the round tables indicates […]

Latest Trade News and Agreements: April 2025

Tariffs Update: EU Pauses Countermeasures Against US Goods to Allow Time for Negotiations Tariffs on peanut butter and dried cranberries are suspended until July 14; tariffs on almonds take effect December 1 As announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last week, the EU has officially paused its planned countermeasures against US goods to allow […]

April 2025 News Brief

Are You Ready for the INC Congress? #NutfruitCongress COUNTDOWN! Over 1,500 CEOs, business owners, and industry leaders will soon gather in Palma de Mallorca for the most important global event in the nut & dried fruit industry. Is your agenda ready? Have you set up your Meeting Point profile yet? Are your business cards packed? […]

Research Links Higher Nut Consumption to Healthy Aging

The study tracked the dietary patterns of more than 100,000 participants for more than 30 years A study published recently in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine sought to examine the relationship between dietary patterns and healthy aging. The prospective study, which followed 105,015 participants for up to 30 years, is one of the most comprehensive […]

Study Shows Replacing High-Carb Snacks With Tree Nuts May Reduce Metabolic Risk Factors

Snacking on nuts may positively alter blood chemistry and gene expression in young adults A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition investigated how replacing high-carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts affects metabolic health in young adults with risk factors for metabolic syndrome. In this randomized 16-week intervention trial, 84 adults aged 22-36 years were randomly assigned […]

Study Links Daily Snacking on Almonds to Improved Gut and Metabolic Health

Almonds were also associated with improved cardiometabolic and inflammatory markers A recent study published in npj Science of Food investigated how daily almond consumption affects gut and metabolic health in adults with overweight or obesity. Researchers conducted a randomized, crossover-controlled feeding trial involving 15 adults, comparing a standard American diet with an isocaloric version that […]