Relive the Best Moments from the INC Congress in London!
The best event for the entire nut and dried fruit industry
Have a look at some of the best moments from the XL World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress. See what went on during the round tables, social events, and much more! It was an unforgettable three days of learning, networking, and doing business while discussing our wonderful industry’s future. [Watch video]
Missed Something? Watch the Videos and Presentations from Each Session!
Available online for congress participants
The Congress is still the talk of the town for the nut and dried fruit industry. Therefore, as discussions and information are still in high demand, don’t miss out and rewatch the sessions you loved the most or catch up on the ones you missed. In the round tables, industry leaders highlighted the need to create demand worldwide through innovative new product concepts and make sure you don’t miss what our two keynotes had to say. [See the sessions now]
Check Out the Official Photos!
Take a look at the beautiful photos from the three days
We want to thank everyone who made the congress a massive success and invite you all to have a look at the stunning photos captured over the three days. The event brought together 1,300 professionals from 65 countries to share amazing moments together. Check out the official collection of images from London and relive the highlights from each day of the congress. [See the congress pictures]
India Removes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Almonds and Walnuts
The agreement will expand market opportunities for US suppliers
On June 22, 2023, the United States and the Republic of India announced an agreement to terminate six outstanding trade disputes. The agreement includes the removal of retaliatory tariffs, which India had imposed in response to the US Section 232 national security measures on steel and aluminum, on certain US products including almonds and walnuts. The announcement came as US President Joe Biden welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States for an official state visit. [Read more]
INC Participates in the UN Agricultural Quality Standards Meeting
Member countries comment on sulfur dioxide in dried apricots
The INC attended the 70th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Specialized Section on Standardization of Dry and Dried Produce, in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 12-14. The INC delegation participated actively by providing insights and expert comments. Member States reviewed the new standards for in-shell pecans and pecan kernels, the existing standards for cashew kernels, and raw and roasted peanut kernels, and the explanatory posters for the commercial quality of several nuts and dried fruits. [Read more]
Frequent Nut Consumption Associated with Smaller Cognitive Decline
Participants who consum
ed three or more servings per week showed more favorable changes
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers prospectively evaluated the association between nut consumption and two-year changes in cognitive performance in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. The study used data from the PREDIMED-Plus cohort. A total of 6,630 participants 55 to 75 years of age with overweight/obesity and metabolic syndrome completed a food frequency questionnaire and a comprehensive battery of neuropsychological tests at baseline and after two years of follow-up. [Read more]
Pistachios Have Key Role to Play in Meeting Protein Demands
This plant-based complete protein provides numerous nutrients and phytochemicals
A recent article published in Nutrients reviews the protein science related to pistachios. The paper explains how this nut can contribute to daily protein intakes and amino acid profiles as part of a shift towards plant-based protein sources. The authors show that pistachios are a plant-based complete protein that provides all nine essential amino acids in addition to an array of nutrients and phytochemicals. They explain that raw and roasted pistachios have a… [Read more]
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Walnuts
They offer a simple, cost-effective strategy for obtaining wide-ranging health benefits
A recent article published in Antioxidants reviewed the latest information on the potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts and how they may be incorporated into the diet to provide additional health benefits. Particular emphasis was placed on the anti-inflammatory properties of walnuts and the potential modulation of the gut microbiome as relates to disease risk. A total of 33 studies were included in the review, including clinical trials, preclinical models and cell culture systems… [Read more]
INC Shares Sustainability News
The INC’s latest sustainability update includes the approval by the Council of the EU of a new regulation on deforestation and forest degradation, the European Food Safety Authority’s reevaluation of the guidance document for evaluating the potential risks to honey bees, bumble bees, and solitary bees from plant protection products, and the International Society for Horticultural Science’s VIII edition of the International Symposium on Almonds and Pistachios. [Read more]
INC Provides Updates on International Trade News
The latest INC trade update covers the fifth year of implementation of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA), the agreement reached by the United Kingdom to become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the European Commission’s Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/979, which officially registers the name “Nueces de Nerpio”—referring to dried walnuts from a specific local walnut tree variety— as a protected designation of origin (PDO). [Read more]
Food Safety News Shared by INC
In the INC’s latest installment of food safety news, you can read about the 2nd edition of a guidance document by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre on sampling, analysis, and data reporting for the monitoring of mineral oil hydrocarbons in food and food contact materials. This update also includes information about maximum residue levels established by Canada and the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program about the enhancement of the USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database through the introduction of the Trade Partner Module. [Read more]
INC Monitors Latest Labeling News
The INC’s latest labeling update shares news that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is considering the implementation of a front-of-pack label (FOPL) requirement for packaged food products. [Read more]
INC Shares News on Marketing Orders
The INC’s latest marketing orders update focuses on a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service establishing that a referendum will be conducted among eligible cranberry producers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of cranberries grown in several US states. [Read more]