Prunes Global Statistical Review
As reported by the California Prune Board, this year’s growing season, farmers have managed to navigate the challenges of early frosts and multiple heat waves. As harvest grew near, it was apparent the weather had taken some toll on overall tonnage, albeit a good crop with above average sugars and excellent dry ratios. At the […]
Dates Global Statistical Review
The global climatic conditions –mostly high temperatures– have had an impact on the 2022/23 date production. Thus, in general, overall harvests in the orchards have decreased. However, this reduction has not affected world production, which has remained practically stable, owing to the gradual entering into production of the new plantations that were carried out in […]
Marketing Orders Update: November 2022
USA: Walnuts Grown in California This proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans amendments to Marketing Order No. 984 (Order), which regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California. The California Walnut Board, which locally administers the Order, recommended amendments that would: eliminate mandatory inspection and certification of in-shell and shelled walnuts, […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: November 2022
Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea ratified the agreement on September 27, 2022. According to the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CBC), the Cambodia-Korea FTA (CKFTA) is expected to foster Cambodia’s agricultural exports to the Republic of Korea, including cashew nuts. The Agreement will come into force December 1, 2022. […]
Food Safety Update: November 2022
Codex Alimentarius: General Standard for Food Additives, Update The Codex Alimentarius Commission has included its 2021 provisions in the Codex General Standards for Food Additives. This database is regularly updated and provides all the provisions for food additives that have been adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Nuts and dried fruits are among the products […]
Labeling Update: November 2022
South Africa: Product Standardization and Labeling of Dried Fruits On September 28, 2022, South Africa notified the World Trade Organization on new proposed regulations to set minimum quality standards for the grading of dried fruit and prescribe the labeling of such products when presented for sale, as well as the control system to ensure compliance […]
International Experts Recommend Nuts and Dried Fruits as Part of a Healthy Diet
INC hosts historic first meeting of health researchers from around the world, where diabetes was defined as a topic of focus for future investigation in nut and dried fruit research. From October 20-21, 2022, the world’s leading researchers gathered for NUTS 2022 to discuss the current and future of health research on nuts and dried […]
Almonds Global Statistical Review
USA (California) The second Almond Board of California Position Report of the 2022/2023 crop year (August 2022-July 2023) showed receipts of 978.5 million pounds (approx. 443,850 metric tons) of kernel weight through September 30, 2022, 8% lower than in 2021. However, at the time of writing this report, it is still too early to determine […]
Pistachios Global Statistical Review
USA As the California 2022/23 harvest was slowly ramping up towards the end of September, early indications were projecting a significantly smaller crop of around 363-409,000 metric tons (800-900 million pounds). High heat and drought conditions are expected to negatively impact quality, with harvest indicating increased closed shells and additional staining. Global demand is anticipated […]
Walnuts Global Statistical Review
China The initial crop forecast of 1.4 million MT (in-shell basis) should be deemed as objective. Production is reported above average from all origins except Yunnan, where harvest was delayed by 2-3 weeks due to unfavorable weather. In the rest of the producing regions harvest started normally, with smaller sizes but higher yields. COVID-19 quarantines […]