EU: MRLs Update, Draft Commission Regulations
The Role of Prunes in Bone Health

As the demographic shift to an older population continues, a growing number of men and women will be diagnosed with osteoporosis and a search for potential non-pharmacological alternative therapies is increasing.
The Role of Prunes in Bone Health
Canada Updates Nutrition Fact Tables
The Government of Canada has updated the nutrition facts tables and list of ingredients on pre-packaged foods. Changes are being made after two years of consultations with consumers and stakeholders.
Brazil Nuts May Help Regulate Colorectal Cancer Biomarkers, New Study Suggests
A recent study has examined the effects of supplementation of selenium (Se) using Brazil nuts and green tea extract (GTE) capsules, alone and in combination, on targeted biomarkers.
Brazil Nuts May Help Regulate Colorectal Cancer Biomarkers, New Study Suggests
Canada Updates Nutrition Fact Tables
Canada: Food Labeling Modernization
China, Taiwan: MRLs Update
Important Joint Operating Agreement among Chilean Walnut Associations

The Chilean walnut industry is going to start 2017 with a new major milestone. The Chilean Walnut Commission (ChWC), an association that groups the walnut export industry, and ChileNut, predominantly made up of the producers of the nut, have decided to work on a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) that will allow them to face the main challenges of the walnut industry.