California Almond Shelf Life: Changes in Moisture content and Textural Quality during Storage.

The effects of packaging and storage conditions on the moisture content and instrumental and sensory textural properties of raw and salty light roasted (SLR) California almonds were studied under different storage conditions. The controlled combinations included low, medium, and high temperatures and low and high relative humidity (RH). Almond samples were packaged in cartons or […]

Atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus Isolates Endemic to Almond, Fig, and Pistachio Orchards in California with Potential to Reduce Aflatoxin Contamination in these Crops.

In California, aflatoxin contamination of almond, fig, and pistachio has become a serious problem in recent years due to long periods of drought and probably other climatic changes. The atoxigenic biocontrol product Aspergillus flavus AF36 has been registered for use to limit aflatoxin contamination of pistachio since 2012 and for use in almond and fig since 2017. […]

Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued the Variations to Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (November 19, 2019).

Hazelnut Technical Information Kit

The Technical Information Kit about Hazelnuts provides a basic understanding of using hazelnuts to buyers, importers, processors, manufacturers and the food service industry in general.

USA: Market Facilitation Program

On November 15, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the second tranche of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments.

USA: Food Waste Reduction Alliance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new partnership with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA).

European Trade Meeting

INC participated at the European Trade Meeting organized by the Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V., on November 22, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany. This year, the meeting focused on Realizing Trade 4.0, trade conflicts, US and Chinese trade policies, blockchain and sustainability.

USA: MRLs Update

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established new tolerances for residues of tebuconazole and propyzamide in or on multiple commodities.