A Year of Momentum & Innovation for the Global Nut & Dried Fruit Industry
WATCH THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS VIEW THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT 2025 was a year of momentum for the nut and dried fruit industry—marked by resilience, innovation, and global collaboration. As we celebrate our achievements together, we look ahead with renewed energy and a clear strategic direction. Discover the milestones, initiatives, and impact that shaped […]
Effects of prune consumption on the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome: a randomized controlled trial
Purpose: Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is common and devastating complication for patients with rectal cancer who have undergone sphincter-sparing surgery. Prunes are a fiber-rich fruit being effective in treating chronic constipation. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of prune consumption on the incidence of LARS. Methods: A prospective, double-arm, parallel, […]
Rethinking the ageing process of spirits: Nutshells as a sustainable alternative to wood
Aguardente bagaceira, a Portuguese grape marc spirit (GMS), represents an opportunity for sustainable innovation in ageing process. This study investigates the use of nutshells (almond, hazelnut, walnut, chestnut) as alternative ageing materials to conventional wood. Spirits were aged for six months in 20 L stainless steel vessels (50 g/L, chestnut tested at 12.5 and 25 […]
Sustainable Carbon Source from Almond Shell Waste: Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrochemical Properties
This study demonstrates the complete transformation of almond shell waste into a high-performance carbon material for carbon paste electrode (CPE) fabrication. The biocarbon was synthesized via carbonization at 800 °C and subsequently activated with CO2, resulting in a semicrystalline structure rich in carbonyl groups-consistent with its lignocellulosic origin (34.25% cellulose, 13.48% hemicellulose, 48.03% lignin). Carbonization […]
Valorization and Environmental Impacts of Pecan Waste: A Critical Review
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) cultivation generates a substantial number of byproducts, particularly nutshells, which are often discarded despite being rich in bioactive and structural compounds. These agro-industrial residues, comprising nearly 50% of the total nut mass, contain high levels of phenolics, flavonoids, dietary fiber, and lignocellulosic matter, making them suitable for circular economy applications. This review […]
Allergenicity Reduction in Peanut Allergen Ara h 1 Induced by Ultrasound-Assisted Glycation
This research investigated the impact of ultrasound-assisted glycation (UG) on the allergenicity of the peanut allergen Ara h 1. Spectral analysis showed that the free amino acid content in the UG-G group decreased most significantly, with a simultaneous increase in surface hydrophobicity. Additionally, the digestive stability of Ara h 1 was enhanced after UG treatment. […]
INC Releases Global Position Statement on Tariffs to Support Members in Advocating for Free Trade in Nuts and Dried Fruits
VIEW STATEMENT The statement outlines the economic, environmental, health, and ethical drawbacks of tariffs, showing how they disrupt global supply chains, harm employment and small businesses, and undermine the role of nuts and dried fruits as sustainable, nutrient‑dense foods. It also explains how limited production regions make alternative sourcing difficult, meaning tariffs disproportionately affect the […]
INC Participates in UNECE Working Group on Dates
The INC is taking part in a new electronic working group, convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), tasked with revising the UNECE Agricultural Quality Standard for Dates. As background, at the June 2025 session of the UNECE Specialized Section on Standardization of Dry and Dried Produce, delegates reviewed a proposal to […]
INC Joins Codex Working Group on Acrylamide
The INC has joined a Codex Alimentarius electronic working group tasked with reviewing the Code of Practice for the Reduction of Acrylamide in Foods. As background, in 2025, the 18th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF18) agreed to re-establish the working group to propose revisions to the Code, noting that the […]
INC Participates in Codex Working Group on Ochratoxin A
The INC is taking part in a Codex Alimentarius electronic working group tasked with developing a code of practice aimed at preventing and reducing ochratoxin A (OTA) contamination in dried fruits, specifically raisins, dried apricots, dried figs, dried dates, and prunes. As background, at 18th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF18) in […]