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 […]

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. […]

Food Safety Update

EU: Plant Protection Products Update The European Commission has published an implementing regulation on the methods of sampling and analysis, and on the interpretation of results for the official control of pesticide residues in and on food and feed of plant and animal origin. The new regulation, which repeals Directive 2002/63/EC and will apply from […]

INC Tariff Report & Updates

Iran: US Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports After Failed Peace Talks Following the breakdown of US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan on April 12, 2026, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, effective April 13. The announcement said the blockade would “be enforced impartially against vessels of […]

Genome-wide association studies unravel genomic regions and candidate genes associated with Aspergillus flavus resistance in peanut kernels

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is highly susceptible to A. flavus infection, producing highly carcinogenic aflatoxins. Breeding resistant varieties is an effective and sustainable approach to address this issue, and identifying novel genetic sources and loci underlying resistance is crucial. In this study, 353 A. hypogaea accessions were evaluated for resistance to A. flavus infection and […]

Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) oil: A review of its extraction, nutritional composition, health benefits, and applications

Macadamia oil has gained increasing attention as a plant-based edible oil with potentially health-promoting properties, which is leading to increased applications within the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors. Despite growing industry and consumer interest, however, a comprehensive evaluation of its composition, extraction, and health benefits remains limited compared with other plant oils. This review addresses […]

Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) Shells as a Source of Antioxidants: Implications for Oxidative Stress-Driven Pathologies

Pecan nutshells (PNS), once considered agricultural waste, are now recognized as a sustainable source of natural antioxidants with potential therapeutic benefits against oxidative stress-related diseases. This narrative review synthesized evidence from the last decade, including predominantly in vitro and in vivo studies, with limited clinical evidence. PNS are particularly rich in polyphenols (gallic acid, ellagic […]