Taking the “Labor” out of Selecting a Third-Party “Labor”atory

The need for a third-party laboratory is almost a must in today’s marketplace. If you are a food processor, you know that many customers buying food products, regulations, and most Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarks require testing. You want to have the confidence that your testing is getting done quickly, and done right the first time. But finding the right fit for your company is easier said than done.
Improving the Autonomy of the Electric Vehicle Through the Use of Almond Shells

The rise of the electric car is being held back due to the lack of batteries with a high level of autonomy and low environmental impact. Spanish investigators demonstrate the potential of almond shells as a sustainable solution to the problem.
The Potential for Nanotechnology in the Food and Agriculture Industry

Nanotechnology is the understanding and manipulation of material at the nanoscale (typically 1-100 nm) to provide new products with special properties. Nanotechnology can benefit the food industry mainly in the areas of agriculture, packaging and health supplements.
Australian Wild Origins of Macadamia Domestication in Hawaii

Macadamia is native to Australia but most of the world’s cultivated macadamia trees were bred in Hawaii from seed collected in Australia in the late 19th century. Recent genetic research suggests that the global macadamia industry originated from a site near Gympie in Queensland and possibly a single tree.
Walnuts May Help Modulate Gut Microbiota

This study was recently published in the journal Nutrients. Its main objective was to evaluate the impact of a diet enriched with walnuts on the gut microbiota composition and function in healthy adults during three days, according to their urolithin metabotypes –a group of metabolites produced by human colon microflora from ellagic acid and related compounds.
Walnuts May Help Modulate Gut Microbiota
Congreso Cierre de Año 2019

Chilenut, a united guild that brings together both producers, exporters, and suppliers of the nut industry. Chilenut takes the leadership of the industry seeking the ordering of the sector providing technical, productive and commercial knowledge. The event expects more than 400 visitors and about twenty supplier companies within the industry. See you on November 13 […]
New Study Suggests That Regular Consumption of Pistachio Does Not Increase Body Weight

This study was recently published in the journal Appetite and its main objective was to examine the effects of adding a daily portion of pistachios to the habitual diet of healthy women.
New Study Suggests That Regular Consumption of Pistachio Does Not Increase Body Weight
UNECE-FAO Conference, Food (Waste) for Thought –Food Loss and Waste and the Sustainable Development Goals

UNECE-FAO Conference, Food (Waste) for Thought –Food Loss and Waste and the Sustainable Development Goals. The conference will discuss these issues and provide food for thought to contribute towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including SDG 12, 2, 13, 8 and 17. http://www.unece.org/trade/wp7/unece-fao-intlconf-2019.html