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INC Joins in 18th Food Exhibition for China Nuts and Dried Fruits
Strengthening our global ties in China
From April 15-19, 2025, the INC participated at the 18th Food Exhibition for China Nuts and Dried Fruits in Hefei, China. The event was hosted by the Specialized Committee for Nuts and Dried Fruits of the China National Food Industry Association, represented by Mr. Zhang Liaoyuan, Ms. Christina Chen, and Ms. Weng Yangyang. The INC was a sponsor of the event and was represented in person by Mr. Michael Waring, INC Chairman, and Mr. Ashok Krishen, INC 1st Vice Chairman. [Read more]
Tariffs Update: EU Pauses Countermeasures Against US Goods to Allow Time for Negotiations
Tariffs on peanut butter and dried cranberries are suspended until July 14; tariffs on almonds take effect December 1
As announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU has officially paused its planned countermeasures against US goods to allow time for negotiations. On April 14, 2025, the European Commission adopted two implementing acts —one that adopts the EU countermeasures, and another that immediately suspends them for 90 days. Specifically, the first implementing act (Commission Regulating Regulation (EU) 2025/778) introduces rebalancing… [Read more]
Tariffs Timeline
Keep track of key developments as they unfold
To better help the industry stay abreast of developments impacting nuts and dried fruits, the INC has published a timeline of the key tariff-related events affecting the sector that have occurred since this issue took center stage in early 2025. This page will be updated regularly, so check back often to see where things stand. [Read more]
Research Links Higher Nut Consumption to Healthy Aging
The study tracked the dietary patterns of more than 100,000 participants for more than 30 years
A study published recently in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine sought to examine the relationship between dietary patterns and healthy aging. The prospective study, which followed 105,015 participants for up to 30 years, is one of the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on this topic. Researchers found that adherence to healthy dietary patterns during midlife was strongly associated with healthy aging, defined as reaching age 70 while maintaining cognitive, physical, and mental health and… [Read more]
Study Shows Replacing High-Carb Snacks With Tree Nuts May Reduce Metabolic Risk Factors
Snacking on nuts may positively alter blood chemistry and gene expression in young adults
A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition investigated how replacing high-carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts affects metabolic health in young adults with risk factors for metabolic syndrome. In this randomized 16-week intervention trial, 84 adults aged 22-36 years were randomly assigned to consume either mixed tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, macadamias, hazelnuts, pistachios, and cashews) or high-carbohydrate snacks (pretzels, crackers, and granola bars) as 15-20% of their daily caloric intake. The study integrated… [Read more]
Study Links Daily Snacking on Almonds to Improved Gut and Metabolic Health
Almonds were also associated with improved cardiometabolic and inflammatory markers
A recent study published in npj Science of Food investigated how daily almond consumption affects gut and metabolic health in adults with overweight or obesity. Researchers conducted a randomized, crossover-controlled feeding trial involving 15 adults, comparing a standard American diet with an isocaloric version that included a daily supplement of 42.5 grams of almonds over four weeks. The findings showed that almond consumption significantly altered the gut microbiome, increasing beneficial bacteria… [Read more]
Sustainability News
The INC’s latest sustainability roundup includes information about the EU’s postponement of the application dates for new due diligence and sustainability reporting rules, the UK’s new plan for more sustainable pesticide use, and new research from California that could help farmers manage their pistachio crops more sustainably. [Read more]
International Trade Updates
This month, the INC’s trade update leads off with news about recent tariff-related developments, plus news about the UK’s public consultation on potential tariffs on US goods, China’s macadamia export deal with Zambia, and more. [Read more]
Food Safety News
The latest food safety news includes information about comments submitted by the US to the World Trade Organization about EU MRLs, Thailand’s draft sanitary and phytosanitary measures for peanut kernel imports, phytosanitary emergency measures affecting grapes in Colombia, and more. [Read more]
Marketing Orders
In this month’s news on marketing orders, the USDA has announced that almond producers in California voted overwhelmingly in a recent referendum to continue their marketing order program. [Read more]