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The official voice of the International Tree
Nut Council and only international magazine dedicated to the tree nut industry, is published three times a year in January, April, and September with a circulation of some 2500 readers.
The magazine is free to INC members and cost EUR 170 for subscribers annually due in January.
The magazine features industry leaders, government officials and guest food experts and researches who provide a global network of information:
4 WORLD NEWS
U. S. pistachio growers are asking their government to organize a referendum to approve stricter regulation of the nut. The new order,
if passed, would increase oversight to limit defects, guarantee nut size and lower the tolerance for aflatoxin; UK gets tough on nut labeling.
20 CAN NAFTA INTEGRATE MARKETS?
Market integration gives countries the advantages of competition and trade of products between countries. While the process takes adjusting to, the overall merits for both sides weigh heavily on the plus side despite rhetoric to the contrary.
24 INC PROVIDES NUT RESEARCH TO WHO/FAO
Although some countries recommend limiting total fat, more focus is placed on reducing saturated fat in the diet, with an increasing number of countries starting to give advice on levels of polyunsaturated and/or monounsaturated fatty acids in the diet which bodes well for nuts.
28 EUROPE ON HEALTH CLAIMS
Europe has established basic principles and guidelines for communication of health claims and nutritional safety. Emphasis is on an evidence based approach to health claims.
50 CHINESE WALNUT PRODUCTION
Chinese walnut planting area consists not only of commercial orchards, but also traditional walnut planting acreage comprised of trees growing wild in large numbers over mountainous areas and in small numbers around rural homes.
56 FAT, MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND HEALTH
There is increasing scientific evidence that there are positive health effects from diets which are high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, nuts and low-fat dairy products; this includes oils from plant foods like nuts that are highly unsaturated versus fats derived from animals.
62 INC LAS VEGAS CONVENTION A WINNER!
Over 600 INC guests are expected in Las Vegas 9-11 May. The latest industry statistics; fabulous venues and maybe a visit by California’s new governor promises to make this the most exciting convention yet!
72 INC PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
USDA has completed an analysis of naturally occurring substances in plants called phytochemicals for nuts which will be entered into the USDA database for researchers, writers and others who want to understand the positive attributes of phytochemicals on health.
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