Evaluation of biological control agents for the protection of almond pruning wounds against infection by fungal canker pathogens
Fungal canker pathogens of almond initiate infection in trees primarily through pruning wounds. Biological control agents (BCAs) have the potential to provide long-term protection of pruning wounds by colonizing the wound surfaces and underlying tissues. Laboratory and field tests were performed to assess the efficacy of various commercial and experimental BCAs as wound protectants against […]
Characterization of slow pyrolysis products from three different cashew wastes
A huge amount of waste is generated by the cashew processing industries. This study aims to valorise these cashew wastes generated at different levels while processing cashew nuts in factories. The feedstocks include cashew skin, cashew shell and cashew shell de-oiled cake. Slow pyrolysis of these three different cashew wastes was performed at varying temperatures […]
Rigid Polyurethane Biofoams Filled with Pine Seed Shell and Yerba Mate Wastes
Pine seed shells and yerba mate are common wastes leftover from the food and beverage industry. This study presents the development of rigid polyurethane foams (RPUFs) filled with pine seed shells and yerba mate at 5, 10 and 15 wt%. The fillers were characterized for chemical properties using bench chemistry analyses, and the RPUFs were […]
Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives-A Future Direction to the Milky Way
One significant food group that is part of our daily diet is the dairy group, and both research and industry are actively involved to meet the increasing requirement for plant-based dairy alternatives (PBDAs). The production tendency of PBDAs is growing with a predictable rate of over 18.5% in 2023 from 7.4% at the moment. A […]
East Timor as an important source of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) genetic diversity
Background: Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) is a crop currently grown in several tropical countries because of the economic importance of cashew nuts. Despite its enormous economic worth, limited research has been conducted on the molecular diversity of cashew genetic resources. In this study, a wide comprehensive assessment of the genetic diversity of cashew trees in […]
Revised guidance on the risk assessment of plant protection products on bees (Apis mellifera, Bombus spp. and solitary bees)
The European Commission asked EFSA to revise the risk assessment for honey bees, bumble bees and solitary bees. This guidance document describes how to perform risk assessment for bees from plant protection products, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1107/2009. It is a review of EFSA’s existing guidance document, which was published in 2013. The guidance […]
1,300 Professionals from 65 Countries Met in London for the 40th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress
Gen Z was on the top of the agenda for many as the key target audience for the global promotion of nuts and dried fruits Snacking was a key category of interest for this audience The next INC Congress will be held in Vancouver, Canada, from May 8 to 10, 2024 May 30, 2023 The […]
INC Shares 2022/2023 Annual Report
The INC is pleased to share the 2022/2023 Annual Report. This year’s report provides a look at the key highlights from the past year’s activity until April 2023, with sections on Who We Are, What We Do, Industry Funding, Marketing and Communication, and Technical Projects. This year’s report also gives an overview of the INC’s […]
The 40th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress to gather 1,300 professionals from all over the world in London
• The largest international event for the nut and dried fruit sector to take place on May 22-24, at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London • Virginia Stagni, Business Development Manager and Talent Director at the Financial Times, and mountaineer Edurne Pasaban, the first woman to summit all 14 eight-thousanders will give the keynote sessions May […]
Data Support the Use of Cranberry Products to Reduce UTI Risk
A new study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews assessed the effectiveness of cranberry products in preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in susceptible populations. The study was the fifth update of a review first published in 1998 and updated in 2003, 2004, 2008 and 2012. The authors searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant […]