Effect of Nut Consumption on Blood Lipids: An updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Aims: Nuts are nutrient-dense foods touted for their health-promoting effects, especially regarding cardiovascular health, yet inconsistencies in the literature remain in relation to their effect on blood lipids. Hence, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to determine the effect of nut intake on blood lipids. Data Synthesis: MEDLINE-PubMed and […]
Hazelnuts Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-September and October 2024. Türkiye. Harvest began on schedule, drying conditions were favorable and there were no significant delays. After a dryer-than-average summer and populous brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) presence, crop size and quality varied across regions. Yields were average overall but lower in areas with high […]
Walnuts Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between September and October 2024. China. The 2024/25 crop forecast is 1.5 million metric tons (in-shell), a significant increase from last season, driven by favorable weather across key growing regions. Trees produced abundant but smaller fruit, with more double and triple berries. Harvesting began in August and was expected […]
Almonds Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-September and October 2024. USA. The Almond Board of California’s second position report on the 2024/25 crop (August 2024 – July 2025) shows receipts of 1,035 million pounds (approx. 469,500 metric tons) of kernel weight through September 2024. Receipts were higher than in the same period in 2023, […]
INC Engages With EU Officials
Topics addressed included food safety, nutrition and sustainability The INC attended a key meeting in Brussels with European Commission officials from the DG for Health and Food Safety and DG for the Environment on October 18, 2024. The event, organized by FRUCOM-CEEREAL, brought together around 90 industry representatives. Key discussions centered on the Sustainable Use […]
Development and characterization of gelatin-based biodegradable films incorporated with pistachio shell hemicellulose
This study aimed to incorporate pistachio shell hemicellulose into a film of gelatin and glycerol for the production of biodegradable films. The gelatin and glycerol are chosen because of their functional properties, which make it extensively used in food industry. The film composition was defined after a statistical optimization by central composite face-centered design and […]
Effect of pilot-scale high-temperature short-time processing on the retention of key micronutrients in a fortified almond-based beverage: implications for fortification of plant-based milk alternatives
The effect of thermal processing treatments on key micronutrients in fortified almond-based beverages has not been well characterized. An almond-based beverage was produced in a pilot plant, fortified with vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, riboflavin (vitamin B2), calcium carbonate, and zinc gluconate, and was processed using various high-temperature short-time (HTST) pasteurization treatments. Naturally present micronutrients […]
Experimental Analysis and Development of Novel Drying Kinetics Model for Drying Grapes in a Double Slope Solar Dryer
This experimental study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of natural and forced convective drying techniques in reducing the moisture content of the grapes in comparison with the conventional open sun drying method. Moisture effective diffusivity and activation energy were graphically determined using the Arrhenius equation. In the initial three-day period, forced convection drying significantly reduced […]
Incorporating date palm fibers for sustainable friction composites in vehicle brakes
The demand for eco-friendly materials in automotive components has spurred research into natural fibers as sustainable alternatives for brake pads. This study examines the potential of date palm fibers, particularly the palm frond midrib (PFM), in brake pad composites. The effects of epoxy, PFM, and calcium carbonate on the composites’ mechanical and tribological properties were […]
Phenolic compounds from macadamia husk: An updated focused review of extraction methodologies and antioxidant activities
This review explores the potential of agri-food waste materials, with a particular focus on macadamia nut by-products. Industrial processing of macadamia nuts yields a significant volume of by-products, including green husk and woody shell. Recent research has highlighted these by-products as readily available, cost-effective rich sources of phenolic compounds, renowned for their potent antioxidant […]