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.

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.

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 […]