Food losses represent up to 40% for fruits and nuts. With that, the almond industry, spearheaded by the Almond Board of California, has committed to zero waste by 2025, meaning that the industry needs to create viable end-uses for their coproducts – everything from orchard to table.

This article is the result of a study involving research, development and innovation. It describes the problem of the overabundance of peanut husks in places where the selection and processing of peanuts takes place. Peanut husks, or shells, are the natural packaging of the seed, which grows underground. The natural properties of the husk which are essential to the growth and protection of the seed while underground are the very properties which mean they do not easily biodegrade. Using this by-product from the peanut industry, this project has created agglomerated polymer matrix panels with properties similar to those of industrialized wood panels, whose applications are oriented towards architecture and object design.

Tree of beliefs and legends, the walnut deserves this short overview of the situation of the walnut industry in France, and the past and future contribution of the INRA’s walnut germplasm collection to the new French improvement program.

The INC Pavilion will be at Gulfood Dubai, on 16-20 February 2020. Companies interested in joining the INC at the world’s largest annual food event have the chance to book their space at the INC Pavilion. The event will receive over 5,000 exhibitors across 8 primary market sectors.

The INC Pavilion will be at Gulfood Dubai, on 16-20 February 2020. Companies interested in joining the INC at the world’s largest annual food event have the chance to book their space at the INC Pavilion. The event will receive over 5,000 exhibitors across 8 primary market sectors.