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.
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
> Shelling
> Blanching
> Drying
> Optical Sorting
> 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
> Modified Atmosphere Packaging
> Vacuum Packing
> Packaging Materials
02 Contaminant Detection and Allergen Management
> Contaminant Detection and Removal
> Allergen Management
> Nut Allergies
> 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
Ireland
Germany
Spain-USA
Bühler Aeroglide
USA
USA
Turkey
Germany
USA
Spain
Spain
USA
Austria
Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Australia
tna Solutions
Australia
Nuts & Citrus
USA
Cesarettin AlasalvarTÜBITAK Marmara Research Center
Turkey
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.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
See what past students are saying about the INC Academia
I really enjoyed the structure of the program. The program was detailed on the exact confusions I had regarding the certification’s business requirements and the sanitization. I believe the flavor section was of the most interest to me, since that is an area I will be trying to incorporate as a new-age startup.