INC awards promotion and research into health benefits of nuts and dried fruits with grants of €250,000
Research will be done on the effect of nut consumption on semen quality and the effect of dried fruits on cardiometabolic disease risk factors
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council has awarded five projects totalling €250,000 to reinforce its commitment to researchers that contribute to improving the understanding of the benefits associated with the consumption of nuts and dried fruits, as well as promotion and dissemination projects.
INC has announced the recipients of the grants for research projects, with two €100,000 contributions to do research to enhance knowledge of the effects of nuts and dried fruits. The 2015 winners were
Effect of nut consumption on semen quality and functionality in a cohort of healthy males (clinical study). Principal Investigator: Dr Monica Bullo, Rovira i Virgili University, Biochemistry and Biotechnology Department, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute Foundation IISPV, Reus, Spain.
Effect of dried plums, figs, dates and raisins versus a fruit drink/punch on cardiometabolic disease risk factors (clinical study). Principal Investigator: Dr Penny Kris-Etherton, Penn State University, PA, USA.
Moreover, INC has granted three promotion and dissemination projects (€50,000 in total). The objective of these contributions is to build consumer demand for nuts and dried fruits, as well as to provide information about the properties, market research and activities focused on guaranteeing the knowledge of nuts and dried fruits:
- Nuts and Diabetes Symposium and Presentation, 33rd International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition, Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical Trials Foundation.
- Nuts for Life: Nut Growers Social Media Education Project, Australian Nut Industry Council and Nuts for Life.
- Nuts About Good Health, The Mediterranean Diet and Nuts: Unbeatably Healthy! Nucis Italia.
INC has launched its 2016 Annual Research Grant and Annual Grant for Promotion and Dissemination Projects. Those interested in participating in the calls for 2016 may submit proposals before 29 February 2016. Both calls are open for public and private institutions, as well as non-profit organisations. INC 2016, grants will represent a total amount of €250,000 . Further information here.
