2018 Annual Call for Research Projects
On November 6, 2017, INC launched the 2018 Call for Research Projects with due date for submission January 31, 2018. 300,000 EUR were available for this grant. INC received 34 applications from 18 countries, which were shortlisted and peer-reviewed by the members of the Evaluating Committee of the INC World Forum for Nutrition Research and Dissemination.
First INC Academia Executive Program a Huge Success
February saw the INC launch one of its most exciting projects, the INC Academia, and its first course: the Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits. This first edition opened on February 1, 2018, and closed on May 19 exceeding our expectations with a total of 42 students from 19 countries.
Nut Consumption May Help Improve Blood Sugar Control in Adults with Diabetes
This study, one of the largest to date on nuts and diabetes, has been published recently in the journal Diabetologia.
The Final Countdown to Sevilla Is On
Over 1,460 attendees from more than 60 countries have already confirmed their presence to the XXXVII World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress, which will take place in Sevilla, from May 21-23.
Nuts for a Healthier World to Be Presented in Sevilla
The campaign includes the launch of a series of emotional videos promoting the sector in connection with a solidarity project
UNECE Sampling Plan Workshop
On May 4, 2018, a practical workshop to discuss and test the sampling and inspection practices of the UNECE Sampling Plan for Tree Nuts and Dried Produce took place in Napels, Italy. The workshop was organized by the INC in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Besana Group, and Mr. Pino Calcagni, INC Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Scientific and Government Affairs Committee, who hosted the event.
Almond Consumption May Help Reduce LDL “Bad” Cholesterol
A study recently published in Nutrients journal has observed that including almonds in the diet may beneficially impact the lipid profile.
Nuts May Play a Key Role in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
Nut consumption may influence cardiovascular health by improving some risk factors, such as blood lipid levels, endothelial function, body weight, etc.
6th Global Inter-Board Cooperation Summit
The Sixth Global Inter-Board Cooperation Summit will be held again this year within the frame of the INC Congres in Seville, Spain, on Monday, May 21, 2018, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Center.
INC 2017/2018 Statistical Yearbook
The INC is pleased to announce the publication of the eighth issue of the Statistical Yearbook (2017/2018), gathering the most relevant statistical data on production, trade and consumption of nuts and dried fruits from the last decade up to the 2017/18 season.