Development of a dietary fiber-rich, high-value food ingredient from cashew juice processing for use in plant-based products
Cashew bagasse, often referred to as “cashew meat” in producing regions, is a by-product of cashew apple juice processing. Unfortunately, this biomass is typically discarded as waste by processing industries. However, it possesses valuable compounds like carotenoids and polyphenols that can be extracted. The remaining fiber has unique sensory characteristics in appearance and texture that […]
Nano-adsorbents obtained from walnut and almond shells for the effective removal of aflatoxin B1
In the present study, new nano-adsorbents were prepared from the walnut (WSN) and almond (ASN) shells for the sequestering of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) contamination. The nano-adsorbents were characterized via SEM, EDS, XRD, and FTIR spectroscopy techniques to discover valuable data about the morphology, surface, and chemical configuration of the nano-adsorbents. The adsorption process was further […]
Carbon Sequestration Potential of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Plantations Across Climatic Gradients in Togo
The current study seeks to estimate the carbon sequestration capability of a cashew plantation in Togo as a function of climate gradient. The research was conducted in the Guinean and Sudanian climatic zones, on farmers’ cashew plantations. The study was run from March to October 2023. This study was carried out in ten (10) cashew […]
Halotolerant Pseudomonas-induced alleviation of salt stress and promotion of growth in peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
Salinity stress is a major abiotic factor limiting crop productivity, particularly in sensitive crops like peanuts (Arachis hypogaea). This study evaluated the potential of Pseudomonas geniculata ND09 in alleviating salt stress impacts on peanut growth under controlled and field conditions. In pot experiments, salt stress significantly reduced root and shoot lengths, biomass, and pod yield […]
Land Use/Change and Local Population Movements in Stone Pine Forests: A Case Study of Western Türkiye
One of the important distribution areas of stone pine (Pinus pinea L.), a native tree species of the Mediterranean Basin in Türkiye, is the Kozak Basin. Pine nut production plays an important role in the livelihood of the rural people of the Kozak Basin. However, in recent years, as a result of mining activities, climate […]
Labeling Update: February 2025
UAE: New Labeling Requirements Under Nutri-Mark Scheme From June 1, 2025, certain food and beverage products sold in Abu Dhabi, UAE, will be subject to labeling requirements under the Nutri-Mark scheme. The affected foods are packaged and non-packaged breads and pastries; beverages; fats, oils, and fat emulsions; and food targeting children. The Abu Dhabi Quality […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: February 2025
USA: Uncertainty Remains Amid Trump Tariff Rollout On February 1, 2025, US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on goods from China. On February 3, as Canada and Mexico were preparing retaliatory measures, Trump agreed to postpone implementation of the tariffs on both countries […]
Sustainability Update: February 2025
Argentina: UN-Funded Project to Improve Raisin Quality Through Sustainable Biocontrol The National University of San Juan has been selected by the United Nations to receive funding for a project aimed at improving raisin quality in Argentina. The project, titled “Biocontrol of ochratoxigenic fungi in raisins promoting food security, safety and regional economies within a One […]
Food Safety Update: February 2025
EU: New Procedures for Common Health Entry Documents On January 14, 2025, the Commission changed the conditions under which a separate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) must be submitted for consignments leaving a border control post for a control point where identity and physical checks are to be performed. Under the new rules, when consignments […]
January 2025 News Brief
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