Peanut Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. China. According to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report dated September 26, 2025, production 2025/26 was projected at 18.8 million metric tons (in-shell basis), slightly higher than the previous season. This increase reflects expanded planting not only in the traditional producing provinces of […]
Hazelnut Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between September and October 2025. Türkiye. At the time of reporting, the Turkish hazelnut market was characterized by uncertainty, with the crop outcome still subject to varying projections. The 2025 crop is estimated below earlier expectations due to drought in western regions that had reduced yields, cracking results, and […]
Almond Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. USA. As of this report, the industry was facing uncertainty over the size of this year’s crop. The USDA NASS Objective Estimate projected a 3.0 billion lbs. (1.36 million metric ton) crop. However, according to the September Almond Board of California Position Report, […]
October 2025 News Brief
INC Leadership Attends Global Events This autumn, INC leadership participated in two major international industry events: the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous in Hanoi and Portugal Nuts in Lisbon. Their presence underscored the INC’s ongoing commitment to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange on industry trends and data across the global nut and dried fruit sector. […]
INC Leadership Attends Global Events
This autumn, INC leadership took part in two international industry events: the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous in Hanoi and Portugal Nuts in Lisbon. The INC’s participation reflected its continued engagement in sector-wide discussions on industry trends to facilitate the sustainable growth of the industry. Ashok Krishen, INC Chairman, Honored with VINACAS Heritage Award at […]
Nickel ML for Pecans Back Under Review
Recently, the INC participated in a joint FRUCOM-CEEREAL event in Brussels, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV. One of the key topics addressed was the maximum level (ML) for nickel in pecans. The current limit, set at 3.5 µg/kg as of July 1, 2025, was established due to […]
INC Joins High-Level EU Talks on Sustainability, Food Safety, and Trade Risks
On October 1, 2025, the INC attended a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV. Organized by FRUCOM-CEEREAL, the event convened around 90 participants from 16 countries representing the nut, dried fruit, and breakfast cereal sectors. Key discussions centered on current EU policy priorities and […]
INC Participates in 56th Session of Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
Photo credit: FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius The 56th session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR56) recently took place in Santiago, Chile. During the meeting, CCPR56 proposed revocations and Codex maximum residue levels (CXLs) for various substances. Proposals for revocation: Carbendazim (related to the fungicides of benomyl and thiophanate-methyl): Existing CXLs (including for apricots, […]
INC Submits Comment to European Commission on Food and Feed Safety Simplification
The INC has formally submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Food and Feed Safety – Simplification Omnibus. The INC expressed strong support for the Commission’s efforts to streamline regulatory procedures and reduce administrative burdens on food business operators. However, it called for greater clarity and harmonization in the interpretation […]
INC Sustainability Certification Officially Launches: First Standards Now Available!
On October 9, 2025, the INC officially launched its Sustainability Certification at its headquarters in Reus, during the NUTS 2025 research event. This landmark initiative is the first certification designed exclusively for the global nut and dried fruit sector, tailored to the unique challenges and characteristics of the industry. A Milestone for the Industry “For […]