INC Pavilion: SIAL-Paris 2022

The Salon International de l’Agroalimentaire (SIAL) is the world’s largest food innovation observatory dedicated to the agri-food industry, food retail and commercial catering. It takes place every two years (on even-numbered years) in Paris and represents an outstanding opportunity for the nut and dried fruit industry to showcase its products and services. The INC Nuts […]

PTNPA Convention 2019

PTNPA is proud to be celebrating our 80th anniversary at Convention 2019. We are ringing in our 80th year by taking it back to the '80s! Join us in Palm Springs, California for our Annual Convention from January 18 to 21, as the nut industry comes together for networking events, educational workshops, speakers, and an exhibit hall […]

Winter Fancy Food Show 2019

What are the next big food trends? Come taste them for yourself! There’s no better place for that than the 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show. 80,000+ specialty foods & beverages Thousands of new products Industry’s top networking events 1,400+ exhibitors from around the globe https://www.specialtyfood.com/shows-events/winter-fancy-food-show/ 

Effect of dried fruit on postprandial glycemia: A randomized acute-feeding trial.

Background/Objectives: To investigate the effect of dried fruit in modifying postprandial glycemia, we assessed the ability of 4 dried fruits (dates, apricots, raisins, sultanas) to decrease postprandial glycemia through three mechanisms: a glycemic index (GI) effect, displacement effect, or ‘catalytic’ fructose effect. Subjects/Methods: We conducted an acute randomized, multiple-crossover trial in an outpatient setting in […]

Tree Nut Consumption and Adipose Tissue Mass: Mechanisms of Action.

There is concern that tree nuts may cause weight gain due to their energy density, yet evidence shows that tree nuts do not adversely affect weight status. Epidemiologic and experimental studies have shown a reduced risk of chronic diseases with tree nut consumption without an increased risk of weight gain. In fact, tree nuts may protect against weight gain and benefit weight-loss interventions. However, the relation […]

Potential Prebiotic Properties of Nuts and Edible Seeds and Their Relationship to Obesity.

Obesity is a global epidemic chronic condition and is progressing at a rapid rate. This review focuses on the potential prebiotic properties of nuts and edible seeds and the plausible mechanisms that their consumption may help the prevention and the management of overweight and obesity. The literature review was performed by searching papers about the […]

Medical nutrition therapy for gestational diabetes mellitus based on Mediterranean Diet principles: a subanalysis of the St Carlos GDM Prevention Study.

OBJECTIVES: To assess whether Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet)-based medical nutrition therapy facilitates near-normoglycemia in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDMw) and observe the effects on adverse pregnancy outcomes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This is a secondary analysis of the St Carlos GDM Prevention Study, conducted between January and December 2015 in Hospital Clínico San Carlos (Madrid, […]

Dried Fruit May Help Lower Blood Sugar Response

Certain dietary patterns, especially those rich in fruits and vegetables, may help decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Despite campaigns and educational efforts, the consumption of fruits and vegetables is lower than that recommended by health agencies.