EU-Norway: Free Trade Agreement

The EU and Norway Free Trade Agreement entered into force on October 1, 2018.
USA: Applications for New Uses for Pesticides
Tree Nut Production to Increase by 6% in 2018/2019 Season; Dried Fruit by 5%

The INC has updated the 2018/19 crop and production forecasts for almonds, Amazonia (Brazil) nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts, peanuts, dates, dried apricots, dried figs, dried cranberries, prunes and dried grapes (raisins, Sultanas and currants).
Tree Nut Production to Increase by 6% in 2018/2019 Season; Dried Fruit by 5%

The INC has updated the 2018/19 crop and production forecasts for almonds, Amazonia (Brazil) nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts, peanuts, dates, dried apricots, dried figs, dried cranberries, prunes and dried grapes (raisins, Sultanas and currants).
The INC Academia Launches the 2nd Edition of the Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits

After the success of its first edition, the INC is pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of The Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits, which boasts brand new learning materials. It combines a 50-hour online course and a face-to-face on-site experience of four days.
New Macadamia Technical Information Kit
Want to Have a Better Brain Health? Diet is Key! (And Nuts Too)

Lifespan has significantly increased in modern society. However, brain diseases are unfortunately on the rise. That includes neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, which is in fact the most common type of dementia.
Walnut and Almond Enriched Diets May Help Improve Endothelial Function
Brazil: Microbiological Criteria on Foods

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency notified the World Trade Organization of the Normative Instruction (Instrução Normativa) number 542, 17 July 2018, which establishes the lists of microbiological criteria for food safety and hygiene.
USA: Applications for New Uses for Pesticides

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active products.