Early-Bird INC Congress Registration Ends February 16!
Over 600 industry leaders have already joined us!
Connect with 1,500 CEOs, company owners, and decision-makers from more than 65 countries while exploring new business opportunities, keeping up to date with the latest trends, and showcasing your brand on a global stage. Don’t miss this premier event that shapes the future of the nut and dried fruit industry —register now with early-bird prices! [Register now]
Plan Your Stay for the INC Congress in Mallorca!
Secure your stay: premium hotels at exclusive rates!
Book your stay at exclusive INC discounted prices, surrounded by Mallorca’s Mediterranean charm. The Palma Bay, Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá, and Gran Meliá Victoria are officially sold out, but fantastic options remain! Meliá Palma Bellver 4* boasts stunning views of the Mediterranean and Bellver Castle, and INNSiDE Palma Bosque 4* is near the seafront promenade and Santa Catalina, with great facilities. All hotels are conveniently located a short distance from the Palma Convention Center, with complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the venue. Buses will also be provided from the official hotels to the social events. Important: To access INC discounted rates, you must first register for the INC Congress. Don’t miss this opportunity to combine luxury and seamless travel! [Book now]
Enroll with Early-Bird Rates for the On-site Technical Visit
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic learner, this experience is for you
Join us from May 4–7, 2025, for an immersive experience featuring guided tours of advanced orchards and state-of-the-art processing facilities and factories. Witness innovation firsthand and acquire valuable knowledge from industry leaders. The itinerary includes visits to prominent companies such as De Prado Almonds, ISFA, Nuevos Cultivos Agrarios, Calconut, and the Port of Valencia. Enroll with early-bird rates until Feb 15! Open to 2025 INC Congress participants and Academia Alumni. Plus, if you’re under 35, enjoy a 25% discount on your Congress registration when you join this year’s technical visit. [Enroll now]
Call for Entries: INC Excellence in Sustainability Award
Shape the future of sustainability and shine on a global stage!
Are you driving change in sustainability? The INC Sustainability Awards 2025 are your chance to shine! With two categories —Back to the Planet (environmental) and Back to the People (social)— this prestigious recognition highlights projects making a real difference. Exclusively open to INC members attending the INC Congress, your project must address at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals pinpointed by the INC as to where the industry can make an impact (goals 2, 6, 12, 13 & 15) and demonstrate measurable outcomes that inspire change. Application deadline: March 25, 2025, at 12:00 CET. [Apply now]
INC Innovation Award 2025 – Applications Open!
Present your brand’s most recent innovations to a worldwide audience
Have a game-changing product or service? The INC Innovation Award 2025 will give you the platform to showcase your innovations to the crème de la crème of the nut and dried fruit industry. This prestigious award recognizes groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of our sector. Submit a product or service launched in 2024 or early 2025. Submission deadline: March 25, 2025, at 12:00 CET. [Apply now]
Tee Off or Serve Up: Join the INC Golf or Tennis Experience!
Connect, compete, and have fun before the congress begins
Kick off the INC Congress with a day of sport, networking, and unforgettable experiences on May 7, 2025! Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or a tennis lover, there’s something for everyone:
Golf at Son Gual Golf Club: Test your skills on a stunning 18-hole championship course surrounded by picturesque landscapes and exciting challenges.
Tennis at the Rafa Nadal Academy: Choose between joining a tennis clinic with expert coaches or relaxing at the pool, spa, and gym. Both options give you the chance to explore the academy’s amenities, including the museum and world-class facilities.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today! [Sign-up now]
INC-Funded Study Links Long-Term Nut Consumption to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults
This is the third scientific article to emerge from an INC-funded research project
Results from an INC-funded study have been published in the journal Nutrients. The study showed that longer-term consumption of mixed nuts may lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in older adults with obesity or overweight, potentially aiding in the development of accessible dietary interventions to improve cardiovascular health in at-risk populations. The newly published study builds on earlier research that showed consuming mixed nuts over a long-term period significantly reduced total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels… [Read more]
US FDA Updates “Healthy” Claim Definition to Include Nuts
INC backed the change submitting comments in favor of the new definition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a rule under which nuts now qualify to bear the “healthy” nutrient content claim. Issued on December 19, 2024, the new rule is intended to help consumers identify foods that are particularly useful as the foundation of a diet that is consistent with dietary recommendations. The updated criteria for the “healthy” claim are aligned with current nutrition science, the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the updated Nutrition Facts label. Nutrient-dense foods… [Read more]
Study Finds Premeal Pistachio Supplementation Improves Cardiometabolic Profile in Patients With Prediabetes
The study is among the first to investigate these effects in Asian Indians
A recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Nutrition sought to evaluate the effect of premeal pistachio supplementation on cardiometabolic risk factors in Asian Indian adults with prediabetes. A total of 120 participants with prediabetes were recruited and randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group ate 30 grams of pistachios before breakfast and another 30 grams before dinner for 12 weeks, while the control group followed a routine diet… [Read more]
New Study Explores the Potential of Upcycling Nut Byproducts
Study by INC Award winner outlines food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications
A recent review published in Food Chemistry presents a comprehensive overview of the upcycling of commercial nut byproducts. The first author of the study is Prof. Cesarettin Alasalvar, winner of the 2024 INC Excellence in Research Award. The article outlines the various ways in which nut byproducts —namely husk/hull, hard shell, brown skin, defatted flour/meal/cake, pine cone, cashew nut shell liquid, cashew apple, walnut septum, and dreg/okara— can be upcycled… [Read more]
Sustainability News
The INC’s latest installment of sustainability news includes information about the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, a strategic plan for pistachios in a key Spanish producing region, and funding awarded for research to support long-term industry viability in Australia and the USA. [Read more]
International Trade Updates
This month, the latest trade news compiled by the INC includes information about Senegal’s suspension of peanut exports for the 2024/25 season, ongoing certification delays for Kenyan macadamia exports, and the EU-Mercosur, EFTA-Thailand, and UAE-New Zealand trade deals. [Read more]
Food Safety News
The INC’s latest food safety update covers the EU’s ban of bisphenol A in food contact materials, draft regulations on food additives and mycotoxins in South Africa, Peru’s new specifications for adhesives used in labels on food packaging and containers, and more. [Read more]
Labeling Updates
This month, the INC’s labeling roundup focuses on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new guidance on food allergen labeling requirements and a request for public comment on food date labeling in the USA. [Read more]
Marketing Orders
In this month’s news on marketing orders, the USDA has issued a final rule increasing the assessment rate on walnuts grown in California. [Read more]