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Gain cutting-edge insights and skills from the industry’s top professionals!
In September, the 2024/2025 course of our acclaimed INC Academia will officially launch, offering students the chance to develop their skills with our updated and cutting-edge material! Enroll now to enjoy 40% off with early-bird discounts.
Developed by respected industry and academic experts, over 300 students from leading companies have already benefited from our extensive programs.
Why join the INC Academia?
- Tailored Content: There are two program options to choose from, enabling students to tailor their learning and develop their professional skills based on their own needs.
- Industry Know-How: Students will gain a broad understanding of the nut and dried fruit sector, advancing their careers and adding value to their companies.
- Self-Paced Learning: Online learning lets students set their own pace, focusing on challenging topics and moving more quickly through familiar material.
- INC Certified: Students will become certified by the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council at the end of the course.
Act now to invest in your company’s success! [Enroll now]
Elevate Your Global Presence & Join the INC Pavilion at Gulfood
Apply before September 1 for early-bird rates
Join us at Gulfood in Dubai from February 17-21, 2025, where the INC Pavilion will be the premier spot for the nut and dried fruit industry. Secure early-bird rates by registering before September 1. Don’t miss out —apply today to reserve your spot! Our strategically placed Pavilion offers co-exhibitors unparalleled opportunities to connect with high-profile leads, enhance brand visibility and network with industry leaders. Spaces are limited, so act quickly to highlight your brand at this leading global event! [Apply here]
Check Out the Latest Issue of Nutfruit Magazine
July issue available online
The July 2024 issue of Nutfruit is now available on the INC website. This edition covers a wide range of topics and provides valuable insight into the nut and dried fruit industry. You can read about how the INC is targeting Latin American consumers by appealing to Gen Z’s appetite and look back on the highlights of this year’s INC Congress in Vancouver. In the Feature Articles section, you can learn about an ambitious soil health study in California, discover how beekeeping is helping Ghanaian smallholder farmers increase yields and diversify their incomes, and more. This issue also features interviews with Andrea Carlson, the Michelin-starred chef of Vancouver’s Burdock & Co, as well as Zeeshan Tarique, Senior Brand Manager, PLANTERS®. You can also learn about pistachios from California in this edition of the Country/Product Spotlight and read up on the latest industry statistics in our Global Statistical Review. Download to read it now! [Read Nutfruit online]
Adherence to Planetary Health Diet May Reduce Risk of Death
This diet calls for consumption of nuts and fruits to more than double
A study published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition assessed the impact of adherence to the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) on total and cause-specific mortality in three cohorts of men and women in the United States. Proposed by the EAT-Lancet Commission in 2019, the PHD is a healthy dietary pattern that could feed the growing global population sustainably while also reducing food waste and improving agricultural practices. The PHD calls for consumption of nuts and fruits, among other plant-based foods… [Read more]
Study Finds Pistachios May Improve Cognitive Performance and Mood in Overweight Young Adults
Significant improvements in waist circumference and cholesterol were also observed
A new study published in Food Chemistry evaluated the impact of pistachio consumption on cognitive performance and mood in overweight young adults. A baseline-final, uncontrolled nutritional intervention was performed in which overweight young adults ate 28 grams of pistachios daily for 28 days. Psychometric tests were applied to estimate cognitive performance and mood. Anthropometric evaluation and biochemical analysis were also carried out and plasma antioxidant activity was measured. Pistachio consumption was associated with statistically significant… [Read more]
Comprehensive Review Compiles Myriad Health Benefits of Almonds
Almond consumption may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors, gut microbiome and much more
A study published recently in Nutrients provides a systematic and updated perspective on the benefits of almond consumption for cardiovascular health and the gut microbiome. The authors conducted a comprehensive review of studies investigating the effects of almond consumption on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and gut health. According to their findings, regular intake of almonds has been shown to improve lipid profiles by reducing low-density lipoprotein (“bad”) cholesterol and enhancing the functionality… [Read more]
Sustainability News
The INC’s latest installment of sustainability news includes updates on a California bill that would allocate US$386 million for climate-resilience initiatives, reporting requirements that will be introduced under Canada’s new Federal Plastics Registry, and the publication of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive in the Official Journal of the European Union. [Read more]
International Trade Updates
The latest trade news compiled by the INC includes information about a new trade deal between Kenya and the European Union, new EU rules regarding the notification of the arrival of consignments of certain types of agri-food goods, the EU’s decision to grant protected designation status to “Osmaniye Yer Fistiği” peanuts from Türkiye, and more. [Read more]
Food Safety News
The INC’s latest food safety update covers new draft MLs for MOSH/MOAH in the European Union, China’s new draft national food safety standard for dried fruit, a new pre-border biosecurity treatment provider scheme in Australia, a new allergen verification sampling program in the US, and more. [Read more]
Labeling Updates
This month, the INC’s labeling update features information about a new bill signed by the Governor of Hawaii that prohibits misleading “Hawaii-grown” claims and requires products containing macadamia nuts grown outside the state to disclose this fact on the label. [Read more]