October 2024 News Brief
INC’s Pavilion Shines at SIAL Paris 2024 A global showcase for the nut and dried fruit industry The INC has returned from a successful participation at SIAL Paris 2024, the world’s premier food innovation exhibition. Held from October 19 to 23, the event brought together a remarkable 250,000 visitors from over 200 countries, eager to […]
Hazelnuts Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-September and October 2024. Türkiye. Harvest began on schedule, drying conditions were favorable and there were no significant delays. After a dryer-than-average summer and populous brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) presence, crop size and quality varied across regions. Yields were average overall but lower in areas with high […]
Walnuts Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between September and October 2024. China. The 2024/25 crop forecast is 1.5 million metric tons (in-shell), a significant increase from last season, driven by favorable weather across key growing regions. Trees produced abundant but smaller fruit, with more double and triple berries. Harvesting began in August and was expected […]
Almonds Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-September and October 2024. USA. The Almond Board of California’s second position report on the 2024/25 crop (August 2024 – July 2025) shows receipts of 1,035 million pounds (approx. 469,500 metric tons) of kernel weight through September 2024. Receipts were higher than in the same period in 2023, […]
INC’s Pavilion Shines at SIAL Paris 2024
A global showcase for the nut and dried fruit industry The INC has returned from a successful participation at SIAL Paris 2024, the world’s premier food innovation exhibition. Held from October 19 to 23, the event brought together a remarkable 250,000 visitors from over 200 countries, eager to explore the latest innovations from a staggering […]
Food Safety Update: October 2024
Australia: Products Containing Chlorthal Dimethyl Cancelled Immediately The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has cancelled all 12 products containing the herbicide chlorthal dimethyl, citing an immediate risk of serious injury or illness resulting from the use of these products. Farmers and retailers may continue to hold product until further notice, but must not […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: October 2024
Africa: Draft African Standard on Production, Handling and Processing of Dried Fruits and Vegetables Kenya has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft African Standard, developed by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO), entitled Production, handling and processing of dried fruits and vegetables — Code of practice. The proposed date of adoption is […]
Marketing Orders: October 2024
USA: Continuance Referendum on Hazelnuts Marketing Order The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has directed that a referendum be conducted among eligible Oregon and Washington hazelnut growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. The referendum will be conducted […]
Sustainability Update: October 2024
UN: Capacity-Building Project to Reduce Post-Harvest Cashew Losses in The Gambia Stakeholders from The Gambia’s cashew industry participated in a weeklong capacity-building program in Türkiye in early October. Implemented by the UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries with expertise from the TÜBİTAK MAM Food Research Group, the training was part of an ongoing project […]
Regular Intake of Brazil Nuts Shows Promise for Women With Overweight or Obesity
Eating Brazil nuts may control inflammation by enhancing antioxidant defenses A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition assessed the effect of daily Brazil nut intake on inflammation and intestinal permeability in overweight and obese women following an energy-restricted diet. In this non-randomized controlled trial, 56 women with overweight or obesity were allocated into […]