Mediterranean Diet and Pistachios May Reduce Incidence of Gestational Diabetes
This study evaluated the incidence of Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women following a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and pistachios. The study was published recently in PLoS One journal and observed that the incidence of GDM may be reduced with an early nutritional intervention based on the supplementation of the Mediterranean diet with an increased consumption of EVOO and pistachios.
Associations between Nut Consumption and Health Vary between Omnivores, Vegetarians, and Vegans
In this study, published in Nutrients, nut and nutrient intake from 34,831 women was estimated using a food frequency questionnaire among self-identified omnivores, vegetarians and vegans.
Nut Consumption and Cardiovascular Health, New Study from Harvard
The study analyzed the associations between the intake of total and specific types of nuts and cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke risk. The study, which is the largest to date looking at the frequency of nut consumption and CVD, has been published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
European Dried Fruit Conference
INC participated in the 32nd European Dried Fruit Meeting organized by the Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V., on November 17, 2017, in Hamburg, Germany.
INC at the 9th Golden Cashew Rendezvous
2017 International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference
The 2017 International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference was held in Monterey, California during October 22-25. Chaired by Mr. Dappie Smit (South Africa), the conference heard presentations from Argentina, Australia, South Africa, Turkey and USA.
UNECE Agricultural Quality Standards
INC participated in the 73rd Session of the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards, on November 8, 2017, in Geneva, Switzerland, represented by Dr. Ana Bermejo, INC Food Safety and Law Specialist.
New Nut Allergy Guideline
On June 2, 2017, the journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy published the “BSACI guideline for the diagnosis and management of peanut and tree nut allergy”.
Make your Brand Visible: Sponsor a Cocktail at the INC Pavilion in Gulfood
From February 18 to 22, 2018, Dubai will be hosting a new edition of GulFood, the world’s largest annual food event. After the successful experience at GulFood 2017, the Nut and Dried Fruit Pavilion will be present again at the show and, moreover, this time will be featured in a larger format.
Space for Co-Exhibitors is sold out but sponsorship opportunities are still open, allowing companies to increase their visibility and reputation.
Highlights of the 21st International Congress of Nutrition
The International Congress of Nutrition of the IUNS (International Union of Nutritional Sciences) is held once every four years and attracts approximately 4,000 attendees from more than 120 countries. The 21st edition was recently held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 15-20. Participating in this event served a double purpose for the INC. On the one hand, it was the third time for the “Nuts for Gifts” booth to be displayed. The booth showcased the basic ideas of the “Nuts for Gifts” project: nuts as a highly-valued gift object and an opportunity to challenge one’s DIY abilities. “Nuts for Gifts” brochures and a mix of nuts and dried fruits samples were given to visitors.