1,300+ Global Leaders Convene at INC Congress in Macao to Advance Future of Nuts and Dried Fruit
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) welcomed 1,300+ industry leaders from 65 countries to its flagship event from May 12-14, 2026, in Macao, China. INC Executive Director Goretti Guasch opened the congress by highlighting the INC’s three priorities: increasing consumption of nuts and dried fruit, obtaining a health claim, and pioneering and advancing […]
Microencapsulation of bioactive compounds from peanut residues: stability study and application in yogurt
Background: Peanut skin, a byproduct of peanut processing, is a rich source of phenolic compounds (520.65 mgGAE (100 g)-1 d.b.) with strong antioxidant capacity, but which remains underutilized. The direct incorporation of phenolic extracts into dairy products is challenging, due to their instability during processing and storage and possible interactions that may affect product quality. […]
Turkish Hazelnut Extracts Exert Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Cancer Effects on Colorectal Cancer HCT-116 Cells
The rising incidence of cancer has demanded the development of new anti-cancer chemical sources. The presence of phenolics in hazelnut cell cultures has led to the development of new and potential pharmacotherapeutic uses. Hazelnut extract has emerged as a promising candidate due to its high phytochemical content. HCT-116 colorectal cancer IC50 cell viability of Palaz […]
2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Poor diet quality is strongly associated with elevated cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality risk. This American Heart Association scientific statement for food-based cardiovascular health optimization and cardiovascular disease risk reduction guidance summarizes available evidence and provides contextual guidance for the key features of heart-healthy dietary patterns. It enumerates collateral benefits of adopting a heart-healthy dietary […]
Quality attributes of buffalo milk yogurt fortified with date and raisin pastes: physicochemical, textural, and sensory evaluation
Yogurt, while nutritious, is naturally low in bioactive compounds such as dietary fiber and phytochemicals. This study evaluated the effects of incorporating date dried paste (DDP) and raisin dried paste (RDP) at 2% and 4% levels on buffalo yogurt quality over 14 days of storage. Both DDP and RDP significantly reduced syneresis and darkened yogurt […]
Upcycling walnut (Juglans regia L.) by-products: characterisation of nutritionally relevant bioactive compounds
Walnuts (Juglans regia L.) are attracting increasing interest from consumers, industries, and the healthcare community due to their high content of bioactive compounds, including (poly)phenols, carotenoids, tocopherols, and omega-3 fatty acids. Despite the continued growth in global walnut production, the effective valorisation of walnut processing by-products remains a challenge. While most research has focused on […]
Appetite regulation following energy restriction with almond-enriched vs. nut-free diets – a randomised controlled trial
This study assessed the impact of almonds (AL) or carbohydrate-rich snack bars (SB) on appetite and energy intake. Participants (25-65 yrs, BMI 27.5-34.9 kg/m2) were randomised to consume AL (n = 68) or SB (n = 72) during weight loss (WL) and weight maintenance (WM) diets. Fasting and postprandial appetite hormones and subjective appetite ratings […]
April 2026 News Brief
Watch our new monthly video series, INC News Recap Trade & Tariff Update USA: Launch of Tariff Refund System The US government is rolling out the system it will use to issue refunds to American importers for the payment of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which were declared unlawful […]
INC Presents Sustainability Certification to US Industry Professionals
Following the formalization of its partnership with DFA of California as an official auditing body, the INC Sustainability Certification continues to gain strong momentum with first audits now underway! Most recently, the program was presented by INC Sustainability Manager, Ramon Botet, at Safe Food California—DFA’s flagship annual conference held in Monterey from April 7–9. The […]
New Research Supports Early Introduction as Key to Achieving Peanut Tolerance
Younger siblings of children who eat peanuts have an increased risk of peanut sensitization and allergy, but this sensitization can be mitigated by early peanut introduction, according to new research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), held in Philadelphia from February 27 to March 2, 2026. […]