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Title: International Outlook for Nuts


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International Outlook for Nuts Dried Fruit
Report from the International Nut Conference
  • Conference held
  • May 10-12, 2007

Barry F. Kriebel, PresidentSun-Maid Growers of
California
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The I.N.C. Mission and Objectives
  • The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council is
    a non-profit organization formed in 1983.
  • Source for information on nuts and dried fruits
    for health, nutrition, food safety, Government
    Standards and Government Regulations regarding
    trade barriers and trade quality standards.

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The I.N.C. Mission and Objectives
  • The I.N.C. represents almonds, Brazil nuts,
    cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pinenuts,
    pistachios, walnuts, apricots, dates, figs,
    prunes, raisins and peanuts.

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I.N.C.s Objectives Include
  • Increasing understanding about production,
    processing, marketing, distribution and
    consumption trends in the nut and dried fruit
    industry.
  • Increasing market access by monitoring and
    intervening on customs duties and trade barriers.

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I.N.C.s Objectives Include
  • Assuring global quality standards and trading
    terms are within the framework of existing
    national and international bodies and do not
    inhibit trade within the industry.
  • Promoting research, (especially nutrition and
    education) and new product development.

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Over 500 members
GermanyItalySpainU.K.
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  • I.N.C. has helped improve public perception of
    all nuts in the past 20 years.

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More fruits vegetables nuts
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Dried Fruits
  • Dried apricots, dates, raisins, prunes and figs
    dominate world consumption and world trade and
    all use basic fruit drying techniques for
    preservation.

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Health Nutrition of these five Dried Fruits
  • High in antioxidants and rebuild cell tissue
  • Prevent cancer
  • Fight Obesity
  • Help with digestion
  • Can be part of any special diet
  • Low fat, low sodium, high fiber, weight loss,
    diabetic
  • Excellent source of constant energy

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Be cautious of sugar infused fruits
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Health Professionals Consumers look for
Products
  • Natural
  • No added sugar
  • Rich in fibre
  • Taste good
  • Encourage portion control

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USA TodayApril 26, 2007
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Publish Cracker Magazine
  • 2,500 copies worldwide
  • Insiders view on world nut and dried fruit
    industry
  • Since 1 California export is almonds, editor is
    Susan Brauner from Blue Diamond Growers

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  • 9th World Prune Conference
  • Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
  • Monday, May 22nd, 2006

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Turkey has become
  • 1 world exporter of raisins
  • 1 world exporter of dried apricots
  • 1 world exporter of hazelnuts
  • 1 world exporter of figs

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California Production as of World Production
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Average World Production(metric tons)
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Average World Production(metric tons)
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More value in the future!
  • Consumers will recognize more value in raisins,
    dried fruits and nuts in the future as health
    practitioners advise to eat more fruits and
    vegetables.
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