INC Participates in 56th Session of Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues

Photo credit: FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius   The 56th session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR56) recently took place in Santiago, Chile. During the meeting, CCPR56 proposed revocations and Codex maximum residue levels (CXLs) for various substances. Proposals for revocation: Carbendazim (related to the fungicides of benomyl and thiophanate-methyl): Existing CXLs (including for apricots, […]

INC Submits Comment to European Commission on Food and Feed Safety Simplification

The INC has formally submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Food and Feed Safety – Simplification Omnibus. The INC expressed strong support for the Commission’s efforts to streamline regulatory procedures and reduce administrative burdens on food business operators. However, it called for greater clarity and harmonization in the interpretation […]

Determinants of Cashew Agroforestry Adoption Among Smallholder Farmers in the Gambia: Implications for Resilient Farming Systems.

Although agroforestry effectively addresses uncertainty, risk, and shocks, its adoption is slow among rural smallholder cashew farmers in the Gambia. This study investigates the factors influencing cashew agroforestry (AF) adoption through a household survey of 250 farmers from seven villages in the Kombo East District, West Coast Region. The adoption determinants were analyzed using a […]

Low Temperature Low Humidity pretreated RF heating: a novel method of fig preservation.

Fig (Ficus carica) is an economic crop with significant importance for health. The postharvest life is very short. Once dried, the insects readily infest it. The aim is to analyze whether Low temperature low humidity (LTLH) drying followed by Radiofrequency (RF) heating is suitable for food industries (drying and disinfestation, respectively). During the preliminary study […]

Step-down RH improves plums drying behavior, quality attributes, and 3E (energy, environmental, economic) equipment performance by changing its ultrastructure and water distribution.

The energy consumption of China’s drying industry accounts for about 12% of the total industrial energy consumption, and material crusting is one of the main reasons for high energy consumption in drying. Studies have shown that increasing the drying medium’s relative humidity (RH) can inhibit material crusting and shorten drying time, yet the underlying mechanism […]

INC Sustainability Certification Officially Launches: First Standards Now Available!

On October 9, 2025, the INC officially launched its Sustainability Certification at its headquarters in Reus, during the NUTS 2025 research event. This landmark initiative is the first certification designed exclusively for the global nut and dried fruit sector, tailored to the unique challenges and characteristics of the industry. A Milestone for the Industry “For […]

NUTS 2025: World’s Top Health Researchers Gather at INC Headquarters

The world’s leading nutrition researchers gathered at INC headquarters last week for a landmark meeting dedicated to advancing the science of nuts and dried fruits. From October 9-10, 2025, the NUTS 2025 conference brought together 28 top health researchers from across the globe to discuss the scientific evidence on the health benefits of nuts and […]

INC Pavilion at Anuga 2025: The Global Hub for Nuts and Dried Fruits

The INC Pavilion once again took center stage at Anuga 2025 (4–8 October, Cologne, Germany), serving as the key gathering point for the global nuts and dried fruits industry. Featuring 20 co-exhibitors from 12 countries, the Pavilion gave key opportunities at one of the world’s leading food and beverage trade fairs. Showcasing Innovation and Collaboration […]

Sustainability Update: October 2025

EU: Implementation of Deforestation Regulation to Be Delayed Another Year The European Commission intends to postpone the launch its anti-deforestation law for another year, marking the second such delay, according to Reuters. On September 23, 2025, the EU’s Environment Commissioner told reporters that the postponement was necessary to address concerns about the readiness of information-technology […]