Read this month's pesticide update highlighting news from Australia, Brazil,  Europe, Japan, and the USA.

A new study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explored how replacing white rice bars with peanuts in snacking can lower the risk of cardiometabolic diseases. The study observed isocaloric substitution of peanuts for white rice bars and focused on changes in fasting glucose, lipid profile, body weight, and changes in metabolic syndrome (MetS) for participants with MetS or at risk for it.

A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology examined the relationship between dietary omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and cardiovascular health. The study examined circulating EPA in segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to assess the protective properties of EPA.

The G20 Leaders’ Summit highlighted the impact of the pandemic as well as possible coordinated solutions to mitigate its negative consequences.

With the Introduction to the INC Contract webinar, the INC has unveiled the brand new INC Short Form contract which can be used by INC members for the sale and purchase of nuts and dried fruits.

This year, the INC organized the first Online Conference for the nut and dried fruit industry. With over 1350 attendees from 85 countries, the conference was a great reminder of what we can accomplish together as an industry.

Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 50 million, and the worldwide death toll is over 1.25 million people.