INC World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress 2026 to Bring Global Industry Leaders to Macao
The International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC) is gearing up to host its prestigious World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress in Macao, drawing more than 1,200 owners, presidents, and CEOs from leading companies across more than 65 countries. The annual event is widely regarded as the sector’s most influential global gathering, offering a platform […]
Higher Nut Intake Linked to Lower CVD and IHD Mortality
A recent study has found that higher intakes of total nuts and tree nuts are associated with significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and ischemic heart disease (IHD). This prospective cohort study, which was published in the Journal of Nutrition, was designed to examine the links between nut intake and the risk […]
Food Safety Update
EU: Expiry Date of Magnesium Phosphide and Aluminum Phosphide Postponed The European Commission has published Regulation (EU) 2025/2284, postponing the expiry date of the approval of magnesium phosphide releasing phosphine for use in biocidal products of product-type 18, and Regulation (EU) 2025/2279, postponing the expiry date of the approval of aluminum phosphide releasing phosphine for […]
Sustainability Update
COP30 Delivers Climate Action Agenda in Brazil The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) took place on November 6-21, 2025 in Belém, Brazil, bringing together the governments of signatory states to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as well as experts and civil society, to accelerate global climate action. Notably, for […]
INC Attends 38th European Trade Meeting in Hamburg
On November 21, 2025, the INC took part in the 38th European Trade Meeting, organized by Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V., in Hamburg, Germany. The INC’s participation reaffirms its dedication to remaining engaged with industry trends and key issues influencing the nut and dried fruit trade. Under the theme “From Challenge to Opportunity: Adapting to […]
INC Participates in UN Agricultural Quality Standards Meeting
The INC participated in the 80th Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards, in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 18-19, 2025. UNECE’s role in setting international agricultural quality standards is essential to the functioning of the global food trade. The INC is committed to actively supporting UNECE’s […]
INC Chairman Hails India’s Gen Z as Key Target for Nut Consumption
INC Chairman Ashok Krishen recently emphasized the strategic importance of positioning India’s Gen Z as a key target segment to drive future nut consumption. Speaking at the Kaju Centennial Summit, where he participated as a guest of honor, Mr. Krishen described Gen Z as a key audience for promoting the consumption of nuts, thanks to […]
EU Proposes Stricter Pesticide Limits for Nuts and Dried Fruits
The European Union has published a draft regulation revising maximum residue levels (MRLs) for several pesticides in food products, including changes affecting nuts and dried fruits. Under the draft amendment to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the EU intends to lower the MRLs for diazinon and fenarimol to the limit of detection (LOD, 0.01 mg/kg) for […]
New Study Links Peanut Consumption to Improved Brain Blood Flow and Memory
A new clinical trial published in the journal Clinical Nutrition has found that eating peanuts daily may enhance brain vascular function and support memory performance in older adults. Conducted by researchers from the NUTRIM Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism at Maastricht University Medical Center, this randomized, single-blind, controlled crossover trial involved 31 […]
Prune Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. Chile. Chile Prunes reports on-schedule flowering for the 2026 crop, with no frosts but low water reserves. The 2025 crop showed good volumes and quality, with China as the main destination, underscoring both opportunities on that market and the need for diversification. USA. […]