Almonds May Provide Cognitive and Metabolic Benefits in People With Prediabetes
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that daily almond consumption for six months may enhance cognitive performance while improving metabolic markers in middle-aged adults with prediabetes. Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of daily almond consumption on cognitive performance in 60 middle-aged Asian Indians with prediabetes. Participants […]
Food Safety Update
EU: Discussions on Increasing Nickel ML in Hazelnuts According to FRUCOM, in recent technical meetings between the European Commission and Member States, an increase in the maximum level (ML) for nickel in hazelnuts from 3.5 to 4 mg/kg was discussed. This level was achieved based on a data set supplied by the European Food Safety Authority […]
March 2026 News Brief
Watch our new monthly video series, INC News Recap Trade & Tariff Update Iran: Hostilities Threaten Fertilizer Supplies; Food Exports Banned Until Further Notice Shipping disruptions in the Persian Gulf are raising concerns about global fertilizer supply. As noted by Forbes, the region is among the world’s most important suppliers of nitrogen fertilizer, accounting for […]
Daily Almond Intake Linked to Improved Inflammatory Markers
A recent study published in Nutrients found that eating almonds every day for six weeks improved inflammatory profiles in adults with obesity. The aim of this randomized controlled parallel-arm trial was to investigate whether daily almond consumption improved systemic inflammatory and immune markers in adults with obesity. Sixty-nine adults with obesity between the ages of […]
Peanut Allergy Explained: How Early Introduction Can Reduce Risk
JAMA recently published a concise explainer article on peanut allergy, showing how introducing peanuts early in infancy can substantially reduce risk, alongside a summary of diagnosis and treatment. Peanut allergy is an immune reaction to peanut proteins that can trigger skin, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and cardiovascular symptoms, and in rare cases, life-threatening anaphylaxis. It affects about […]
Labeling Update
Myanmar: New Requirement for Pre-packaged Food Product Labels Myanmar’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that, pursuant to Directive 1/2026 and in accordance with the implementation of the FDA’s e-submission system, food business operators are required to display the Food Product Code on the labels of all pre-packaged food […]
Food Safety Update
Colombia: Draft Phytosanitary Requirements for Peanut Kernels From Paraguay Colombia has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft resolution establishing the following phytosanitary requirements for imports of peanut kernels from Paraguay: Phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin. Use of new packaging properly labeled with the botanical name of the product. Phytosanitary inspection […]
Study Finds Daily Almond Supplementation May Improve Acne Lesions
A recent study published in Nutrients has found that daily almond consumption may help improve acne outcomes in young adults aged 18-35 years. This randomized controlled study included 74 participants with mild to moderate acne. Participants assigned to the almond group consumed 60 grams daily of whole, unsalted almonds with skin, while those in the […]
February 2026 News Brief
Watch our new monthly video series, INC News Recap Trade & Tariff Update US Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs; Trump Announces New 15% Global Baseline Rate The biggest tariff news this month was the US Supreme Court decision striking down most of Donald Trump’s tariffs on the grounds that his use of the International […]
UNECE Working Group on Food Loss and Waste Prevention
The INC has been participating in an electronic working group, convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), tasked with developing a Code of Good Practice for Food Loss and Waste Prevention in Dry and Dried Produce. Over the past few months, the group has held several online meetings to finalize the second […]