INC awards promotion and research into the
health benefits of nuts and dried fruits with
grants of 250,000 euros
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A total of five projects received INC grants in 2015
Thanks to these grants, research will be done on the effect of nut
consumption on semen quality and functionality in a cohort of healthy
males; and the effect of dried plums, figs, dates and raisins on
cardiometabolic disease risk factors
INC invites researchers to submit proposals for 2016 calls
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has awarded five projects totaling
250,000 euros in order 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
euro contributions for carrying out research to enhance knowledge of the health effects of
nuts and dried fruits. 2015 winners were the Spanish project from Universitat Rovira i
Virgili: “Effect of nut consumption on semen quality and functionality in a cohort of healthy
males” and the American project from Penn State University “‘Effect of dried plums, figs,
dates and raisins versus a fruit drink/punch on cardiometabolic disease risk factors”.
Effect of nut consumption on semen quality and functionality in a cohort of healthy
males (clinical study). Principal Investigator: Dr. Monica Bulló, Rovira i Virgili University,
Biochemistry and Biotechnology Department, Human Nutrition Unit, Pere Virgili Health
Research Institute Foundation IISPV, Reus, Spain. Co-applicants: Dr. Joan Blanco
Rodríguez and Dr. Ester Anton Martorell, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.
Effect of dried plums, figs, dates, and raisins versus a fruit drink/punch on
cardiometabolic disease risk factors (clinical study). PI: Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, Penn
State University, PA, USA.
Moreover, INC has granted three promotion and dissemination projects 50,000 euros 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 and qualities of nuts and dried fruits,
or market research and activities focused on guaranteeing the understanding and
More info:
Marian Abrines
T. +34 932 419 150 // +34 610 764 223
marian.abrines@saatchihealth.es
knowledge of nuts and dried fruits.
INC has awarded grants to the following projects:
“Nuts & Diabetes Symposium and Presentation, 33rd International Symposium on
Diabetes and Nutrition”, from the Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical Trials
Foundation.
“Nuts for Life: nut growers social media education project” from the Australian Nut
Industry Council and Nuts for Life.
“Nuts about good health, The Mediterranean Diet and Nuts: unbeatably healthy!”
from Nucis Italia.
INC opens Call for 2016
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 February 29th, 2016. Both calls are open for public and private
institutions, as well as non-profit organizations. INC 2016 grants will represent a total
amount of 250,000 €. Further information may be found at https://www.nutfruit.org/whatwe-do/health-nutrition/funding-opportunities/
About the International Nut & Dried Fruit Council
The International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC) groups nearly 700 nut and dried fruitsector companies from over 70 countries. INC is the international organization of reference
regarding health, nutrition, statistics, food safety, international standards and regulations
relating to nuts and dried fruit.
More info:
Marian Abrines
T. +34 932 419 150 // +34 610 764 223
marian.abrines@saatchihealth.es