The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published the Reasoned Opinion on “Setting of import tolerances for mandestrobin in strawberries and table and wine grapes”.

It was not clear whether body fat factors could mediate the association between nut consumption, glucose/insulin metabolism and inflammatory markers and this is what the study examined.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published the Reasoned Opinion on “Review of the existing maximum residue levels for napropamide according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005”.

Aging is associated with a decline in many biological systems, including the musculoskeletal system, which may result in impaired physical functioning. For that reason, this study examined the association between nut intake and the risk of impaired physical function, such as agility, mobility, grip strength, gait speed and overall physical function in elderly volunteers.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published the Reasoned Opinion on “Review of the existing maximum residue levels for myclobutanil according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005”.

This recent study published in the journal Nutrients examined the potential benefits of almond vs. cracker snacking in improving blood sugar and cholesterol levels in new college students. A total of 73 students were randomized into either an almond snack group (56.7 g/day) or a cracker control group (77.5 g/day). Participants consumed their snacks on an average of 6 days per week over the 8-week intervention. Some outcomes as glucose, insulin, lipid profile, among others, were assessed during the intervention period.

On July 25, 2018, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published the 2016 European Union Report on Pesticide Residues in Food, finding that more than 96% of the samples analyzed were found to be within legal limits; around 51% were free of any quantifiable residues.

INC participated at the 2018 China International Tree Nuts Conference, on August 1 – 3, in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Under the auspices of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal by-Products, the International Convention and Exhibition Center of Zhuhai hosted seminars on the global tree nut market, and more specifically on production and consumption of almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pistachios and walnuts. The event was attended by 400 participants and 70 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions

At the China International Tree Nut Conference held in Zhuhai, on August 1-3, 2018, the subjective Walnut Crop estimate was set by Representing Councils at 830,000 metric tons. Representatives from the regions of Yunnan, Xinjiang, Shanxi, Hebei, Gamsu, Henan and Shaanxi reported a crop similar to last year’s final receipt of 840,000 MT.