Follow-up to Adolescence after Early Peanut Introduction for Allergy Prevention

Background: A randomized trial demonstrated consumption of peanut from infancy to age 5 years prevented the development of peanut allergy. An extension of that trial demonstrated the effect persisted after 1 year of peanut avoidance. This follow-up trial examined the durability of peanut tolerance at age 144 months after years of ad libitum peanut consumption. […]

INC World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress

INC Congress is the largest international gathering of food professionals, suppliers, traders, and buyers dedicated to the nuts and dried fruits business. From May 8-10, 2025, INC Congress in Mallorca will provide a unique environment for participants to learn, network, and share knowledge and experiences. Stay tuned in for more updates on this congress. For […]

May 2024 News Brief

Over 1,200 Professionals From Across the World Met in Vancouver for the 41st World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress A thrilling three days of discovery, networking and doing business We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended our congress, contributing to its resounding success. Throughout the event, valuable insights into our […]

Powdery mildew caused by Erysiphe corylacearum: An emerging problem on hazelnut in Italy

Erysiphe corylacearum has recently been reported in northern Italy (Piedmont) and other European countries as the causal agent of a new emerging powdery mildew on hazelnut. This disease is much more dangerous than the common hazelnut powdery mildew caused by Phyllactinia guttata as it significantly reduces yield and quality of hazelnuts. This study aimed to […]

Marketing Orders: May 2024

USA: Amendments to the Marketing Order on Almonds Grown in California The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a final rule amending Marketing Order No. 981, which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California. This rule modifies the definition of almonds and shelled almonds, establishes a definition for “almond biomass,” […]

Food Safety Update: May 2024

China: National Food Safety Usage Standard for Food Additives On March 12, 2024, China released the National Food Safety Usage Standard for Food Additives (GB2760-2024), which will enter into force on February 8, 2025, replacing the current standard GB2760-2014. A USDA GAIN report published on May 6 provides an unofficial translation of the updated standard. […]

Latest Trade News and Agreements: May 2024

EU: Draft Delegated Regulation on Agri-food Consignments Requiring Notification of Arrival in the EU The European Commission has published a draft Delegated Regulation that sets out cases where, and conditions under which, competent authorities may request that operators notify the arrival in the EU of consignments of certain categories of agri-food goods not subject to […]

Sustainability Update: May 2024

China: Draft Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards On May 27, 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Finance began soliciting opinions on draft guidelines aimed at unifying corporate sustainability disclosures, with a view to establishing a nationwide standard by 2030, according to China’s State Council Information Office. The draft guidelines set general requirements for corporate sustainability information disclosures […]

Effect of Pretreatment and Drying on the Nutritional and Functional Quality of Raisins Produced with Seedless Purple Grapes

Raisins, known for their delicious taste and high nutritional value, are among the most widely consumed dried fruits globally. The natural waxy layer on the surface of grapes impedes water migration, making pretreatment necessary before drying. This study evaluated the effects of various pretreatment methods on the nutritional and functional quality of seedless purple raisins. […]