Marketing Orders: October 2023
USA: USDA Amends Federal Marketing Order for California Almonds The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a final rule that changes multiple provisions in the administrative requirements prescribed under the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of almonds grown in California. This action amends administrative requirements regulating quality control, exempt dispositions, and interest and late […]
Sustainability Update: October 2023
Australia: New National Recovery Plan for Macadamia Species On October 13, 2023, the Australian Government published a new National Recovery Plan for Macadamia Species. The aim of the plan is to ensure the long-term viability of four macadamia species endemic to Australia —Macadamia integrifolia, Macadamia jansenii, Macadamia ternifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla— through maintaining existing populations […]
Peanut Intake Enhances Production of Metabolites Related to Memory and Mood
Consuming peanuts or peanut butter may contribute to the production of metabolites involved in cognition and stress response In a recent study published in the Journal of Functional Foods, researchers set out to assess the impact of peanut consumption on the gut–brain axis. Specifically, this randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the association of urinary […]
Greater Nut Consumption Could Significantly Reduce Healthcare Costs
AU$980 million could be saved annually if every Australian were to eat a handful of nuts daily A new study commissioned by Nuts for Life has found that greater nut consumption could deliver major healthcare cost savings. The study, conducted by KPMG, found that healthcare expenditure could be reduced by AU$980 million each year if every Australian […]
Early Intervention Curbs Peanut Allergies In Babies
Starting peanut oral immunotherapy during infancy can improve a child’s immune response over time In a new study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: In Practice, children aged 7 to 11 months developed tolerance by eating tiny amounts of peanuts in a step-by-step, controlled process. For this retrospective study, researchers at the […]
September 2023 News Brief
India’s Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on US Walnuts Comes into Force The move comes in parallel with the lifting of retaliatory tariffs on almonds According to a recent USDA GAIN report, India’s retaliatory tariffs on US walnuts have been removed as of September 6, 2023. The tariff rate has therefore returned to 100% for in-shell […]
India’s Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on US Walnuts Comes into Force
The move comes in parallel with the lifting of retaliatory tariffs on almonds According to a recent USDA GAIN report, India’s retaliatory tariffs on US walnuts have been removed as of September 6, 2023. The tariff rate has therefore returned to 100% for in-shell walnuts. Tariffs on shelled walnuts remain unchanged. Description Rates under retaliatory […]
Labeling Update: September 2023
UK: New Food Allergen Labeling Guidance On September 5, 2023, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) published updates to their food allergen labeling and information technical guidance. The new guidance recommends several changes in relation to how food businesses should use Precautionary Allergen Labels (PALs): Only apply a PAL if there is an unavoidable risk […]
Marketing Orders: September 2023
USA: Federal Marketing Order for California Walnuts to Be Amended On August 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that producers of walnuts grown in California voted for six amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California. The amendments will eliminate mandatory inspection and certification of in-shell […]
Food Safety Update: September 2023
China: Revised Measures for Supervision and Administration of Quality and Safety of Edible Agricultural Products in Markets On July 22, 2023, the People’s Republic of China State Administration for Market Regulation released revised Measures for Supervision and Administration of Quality and Safety of Edible Agricultural Products in Markets, according to a USDA GAIN report released […]