INC Academia

The leading executive education platform for the nut and dried fruit industry. Deepen your expertise and advance your professional journey by enrolling in programs designed to develop the next generation of industry leaders.

Why join INC ACADEMIA ?

Take the next step in your professional development by enrolling in the program that shapes industry leaders. 

Over 300 industry leaders have trusted us
Programs developed by leading institutions and industry experts
Two program options tailored to your professional experience
Official INC certification upon completion, recognized by industry leaders.
Boost your career and bring valuable expertise to your company.

Basic Program on Nuts & Dried Fruits

An introduction into the world of nuts and dried fruits. Written by top experts, learn the basics of the industry. And, with 100% online learning you pick when!

01 Origin and Description

02 Soil and Climate

03 Varieties and Uses

04 Health and Nutrition

05 Harvesting & Processing

> Harvest
> Shelling
> Blanching
> Drying
> Optical Sorting
> Pasteurization
> Fumigation with phosphine
> Storage
> Frying and Dry Roasting
> Flavoring

06 Food Safety and Quality Standards

07 Production, Trade and Consumption

08 Market Insights

09 Negotiation

Advanced Program on Nuts & Dried Fruits

Tailored to the seasoned or prospective manager, students will complete the 11 courses, written by top experts and learn the business side of the nut and dried fruit industry. 

01 Retail Packing

> Multihead Weighing and Bag Forming
> Modified Atmosphere Packaging
> Vacuum Packing
> Packaging Materials

02 Contaminant Detection and Allergen Management

> Contaminant Detection and Removal
> Allergen Management
> Nut Allergies

03 International Market Opportunities

04 Cross-cultural Negotiations

05 Risk and Insurance

06 Maritime Shipping and Logistics

07 International Commercial Terms

08 INC Contract

09 Payment Methods

10 Arbitration Rules

11 Holistic Approach to Sustainability

AUTHORS

Leading experts from the industry

Ms. Ciara
Jackson
Ms. Ciara
JacksonAon Insurance
Company
Ireland
Mr. Rudolf
Ernst
Mr. Rudolf
ErnstAugust Töpfer & Co.
Germany
Mr. José 
Roig Borrell
Mr. José 
Roig Borrell Borrell®
Spain-USA
Dr. Ing. 
Malte Ahrens
Dr. Ing. 
Malte Ahrensformer Process Engineer,
Bühler Aeroglide
USA
Mr. Thomas
Barber
Mr. Thomas
Barber Bühler Aeroglide
USA
Prof. Dr. 
Uygun Aksoy
Prof. Dr. 
Uygun AksoyConsultant
Turkey
Mr. Klaus
Ihrig
Mr. Klaus
Ihrig Detia Degesch
Germany
Dr. Christine 
M. Hilbert
Dr. Christine 
M. Hilbert Hygiena
USA
Dr. Catherine 
N. Torgler
Dr. Catherine 
N. Torgler Hygiena
Diagnostica
Spain
Prof. Dr. 
Kandarp Mehta
Prof. Dr. 
Kandarp MehtaIESE Business
School
Spain
Mr. Marco
Azzaretti
Mr. Marco
Azzaretti Key Technology
USA
Mr. Wilfried
Thobe
Mr. Wilfried
ThobeMondi Consumer 
Goods Packaging
Austria
Mr. Corrado
Carosella
Mr. Corrado
Carosella Mediterranean Shipping
Company
Switzerland
Ms. Katia
Cipelli
Ms. Katia
Cipelli Mediterranean Shipping
Company
Switzerland
Dr. Cameon 
Ivarsson
Dr. Cameon 
IvarssonNapasol
Switzerland
Mr. Stefano 
Massari
Mr. Stefano 
MassariOltremare
Italy
Prof. Jordi 
Salas-Salvadó
Prof. Jordi 
Salas-SalvadóRovira i Virgili 
University
Spain
Dr. Vicki 
McWilliam
Dr. Vicki 
McWilliamThe Royal Children’s
Hospital
Australia
Mr. David

Woollard
Mr. David

Woollardformer Group Product Manager,
tna Solutions
Australia
Brendan
O’Donnell
Brendan
O’Donnellformer Global Segment Director,
Nuts & Citrus
USA
Assoc. Prof.<br>Cesarettin Alasalvar
Assoc. Prof.
Cesarettin Alasalvar
TÜBITAK Marmara
Research Center
Turkey
Ms. Claudia 
Toussaint
Ms. Claudia 
ToussaintWaren-Verein der
Hamburger Börse e.V.
Germany

Industry Immersive Experience

Enhance your INC Congress experience by joining the industry’s premier hands-on learning experience in China.

The 2026 INC China Immersive Industry Experience provides an exceptional opportunity to gain firsthand insights into China’s rapidly evolving nut and snack industry. Participants will experience immersive interactions with leading companies, including Chacha, Three Squirrels, and the Port of Hong Kong, recognized for their pioneering approaches to product development, supply chain efficiency, and consumer engagement. Beyond observing operational excellence, attendees will explore how these entities integrate advanced technologies, sustainability practices, and market-driven strategies to maintain leadership in a competitive global landscape. See all the details of this fantastic course below.

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