Fraser Scott, Agribusiness Development Manager at Ferrero Hazelnut Company
"The key for everyone involved in hazelnuts is having a business that allows long-term economic growth and sustainable production that enables the whole value chain to deliver quality hazelnuts to consumers."
Brazil Nuts and the Amazon Rainforest: A Story of Sustainability, Livelihood, and Conservation
The Brazil nut and the Amazon rainforest are inseparable and as deforestation, wildfires, and land grabbers destroy the rainforest, the negative chain effect begins. Therefore, the conservation of the Brazil nut and the Amazon rainforest depend on each other, thus affecting the millions of people who call the Amazon region home.
California Walnut Conference: Virtual
The California Walnut Board was established in 1948 to represent the walnut growers and handlers of California. The Board is funded by mandatory assessments of the handlers. The California Walnut Commission, established in 1987, is funded by mandatory assessments of the growers. More Information.
Latest Trade News and Agreements: December
Read about this month's latest trade news and agreements, featuring the EU, the RCEP deal, and much more.
Official Controls Update: December
Learn about control updates in Chile regarding pistachios from California.
Organic Production: December
Find out about the most recent organic production update from the EU with a report on Organic Agriculture.
Sustainability Update: December 2020
Discover this month's sustainability updates with news from the EU, 'Reducing Packaging Waste Open Consultation' and the USA, 'Impacts of the EU F2F and Biodiversity Strategies'.
Pesticides Update: December
Read this month's pesticide update highlighting news from Australia, Brazil, Europe, Japan, and the USA.
Substituting White Rice Bars with Peanuts May Improve Metabolic Syndrome Risk
A new study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explored how replacing white rice bars with peanuts in snacking can lower the risk of cardiometabolic diseases. The study observed isocaloric substitution of peanuts for white rice bars and focused on changes in fasting glucose, lipid profile, body weight, and changes in metabolic syndrome (MetS) for participants with MetS or at risk for it.
Omega-3 Rich Foods Have Protective Cardiovascular Properties
A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology examined the relationship between dietary omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and cardiovascular health. The study examined circulating EPA in segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to assess the protective properties of EPA.