Food Safety Update: August 2024
FAO/WHO: Call for Data on Total Aflatoxins in Ready-to-Eat Peanuts On August 1, 2024, the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) issued a request for data on total aflatoxins in ready-to-eat peanuts. This announcement comes after the 17th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF17), held in Panama in April […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: August 2024
Africa: Tripartite Free Trade Area Comes Into Effect On July 25, 2024, the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) came into effect, allowing 14 countries —Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Egypt, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe— to trade freely in a single commerce bloc. More information China: Draft Standards for […]
Sustainability Update: August 2024
EU: FAQ Document on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive The European Commission has published a document addressing frequently asked questions about the recently adopted Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The document covers a wide range of topics related to the CSDDD, including the scope of the legislation, the timeline for application of the new […]
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Labeling Update: July 2024
USA: Hawaii Adopts New Labeling Requirements for Macadamias On July 3, 2024, the Governor of Hawaii signed a bill that increases transparency in macadamia nut labeling by requiring products containing nuts grown outside Hawaii to disclose this fact on the label. The bill also prohibits misleading “Hawaii-grown” claims and envisages stringent enforcement measures and penalties […]
Food Safety Update: July 2024
Australia: New BMSB Pre-Border Biosecurity Treatment Provider Scheme The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has introduced AusTreat, a new pre-border biosecurity treatment provider scheme. AusTreat replaces the Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme and sets the conditions for the regulation of pre-border biosecurity treatment providers. AusTreat is not pest- or […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: July 2024
Brazil: Opportunities for US Tree Nut Exporters A recent USDA GAIN report provides a comprehensive analysis of the tree nut market in Brazil, highlighting significant opportunities for US exporters. With a growing consumer focus on health and lifestyle, the demand for nutritious nuts is rising in Brazil. The report details current market conditions, challenges, regulatory […]
Sustainability Update: July 2024
USA: California to Vote on Climate-Resilience Funding On July 3, 2024, California’s acting governor signed SB 867, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, clearing the way for the bill to be put before voters on the November ballot. The bill envisages investments totaling US$10 billion in […]
Comprehensive Review Compiles Myriad Health Benefits of Almonds
Almond consumption may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors, gut microbiome and much more A study published recently in Nutrients provides a systematic and updated perspective on the benefits of almond consumption for cardiovascular health and the gut microbiome. The authors conducted a comprehensive review of studies investigating the effects of almond consumption on cardiovascular disease […]
Study Finds Pistachios May Improve Cognitive Performance and Mood in Overweight Young Adults
Significant improvements in waist circumference and cholesterol were also observed A new study published in Food Chemistry evaluated the impact of pistachio consumption on cognitive performance and mood in overweight young adults. A baseline-final, uncontrolled nutritional intervention was performed in which overweight young adults ate 28 grams of pistachios daily for 28 days. Psychometric tests […]