The INC Present at the U.S. Nuts & Dried Fruits Conference
The INC participated at the U.S. Nuts & Dried Fruits Conference that was held on November 19, 2019, in the U.S. Embassy in London, UK. The INC was represented by Mrs. Goretti Guasch, INC Executive Director, and Mr. Giles Hacking, Board Member.
Enroll Now in the INC Academia: 3rd Edition
After the success of its last two editions, the INC is pleased to announce the launch of the third edition of The Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits. It combines a 50-hour online course and a face-to-face on-site experience of three days.
Higher Nut Consumption May Help Prevent Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
A recent INC-funded study, published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research[1], showed that a high intake of nuts may help protect the elderly from cognitive decline.
Apply Now for the 2020 INC Innovation Award!
Established in 2011, the INC Innovation Award celebrates the creative spirit of the nut and dried fruit industry by focusing attention on the most significant new product/service introduced in the market. Delegates attending the World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress have the opportunity not only to share experiences but also to get enriched with new ideas.
Tree Nut and Dried Fruit Productions to Add Up to 4.5 Million and 3.3 Million Metric Tons, Respectively
The INC has released its latest Global Statistical Review with 2019/2020 production forecast updates on tree nuts, peanuts and dried fruits.
Tree Nut and Dried Fruit Productions to Add Up to 4.5 Million and 3.3 Million Metric Tons, Respectively
The INC has released its latest Global Statistical Review with 2019/2020 production forecast updates on tree nuts, peanuts and dried fruits.
Walnuts May Help Modulate Gut Microbiota
This study was recently published in the journal Nutrients. Its main objective was to evaluate the impact of a diet enriched with walnuts on the gut microbiota composition and function in healthy adults during three days, according to their urolithin metabotypes –a group of metabolites produced by human colon microflora from ellagic acid and related compounds.
New Study Suggests That Regular Consumption of Pistachio Does Not Increase Body Weight
This study was recently published in the journal Appetite and its main objective was to examine the effects of adding a daily portion of pistachios to the habitual diet of healthy women.
EU: Contaminants, Standing Committee
During the last Standing Committee of the Section ‘Novel Food and Toxicological Safety of the Food Chain’, held on September 26, 2019, the draft on maximum levels for perchlorate was voted.
EU: ML for Cadmium
According to the European Federation of the Trade in Dried Fruit & Edible Nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery products, Spices, Honey (FRUCOM), the European Commission is discussing potential changes to the cadmium levels for different food commodities, including tree nuts and peanuts.