Sustainability Update: March 2025
EU: Commission Presents Vision for Agriculture and Food In February 2025, the European Commission has presented its “Vision for Agriculture and Food,” a strategic roadmap to secure the future of the agri-food sector in Europe. The vision aims to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of farming and food production by 2040, focusing on areas such […]
February 2025 News Brief
INC Pavilion Shines at Gulfood 2025 Showcasing the Global Nut and Dried Fruit Industry 26 co-exhibitors joined the INC in Dubai for one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade fairs The INC Pavilion at Gulfood 2025 in Dubai served as a key hub for the global nut and dried fruit industry, featuring 26 […]
Virus-Like Particle Vaccine Shows Promise for Peanut Allergy Treatment
The findings provide hope for long-term relief from allergic reactions A recent study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that a novel virus-like particle vaccine targeting peanut allergy may have the potential to provide a safe and effective alternative to existing treatments. Researchers developed a vaccine using a cucumber mosaic virus-like […]
Study Finds Home-Based Peanut Immunotherapy Effective for Children with High-Threshold Peanut Allergy
The findings point to a convenient, low-cost alternative to total peanut avoidance A recent study published in the prestigious journal NEJM Evidence found that children with high-threshold peanut allergies who consumed gradually increasing doses of peanut butter over 18 months were able to tolerate significantly larger amounts of peanut protein without allergic reactions. Researchers conducted […]
Research Supports Eating Pecans as a Heart-Healthy Snack
Consuming pecans instead of usual snacks may lead to better cholesterol levels and diet quality A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined how substituting common snack foods with pecans affects vascular health, risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases, and diet quality. The study was a 12-week randomized controlled trial involving 138 […]
Labeling Update: February 2025
UAE: New Labeling Requirements Under Nutri-Mark Scheme From June 1, 2025, certain food and beverage products sold in Abu Dhabi, UAE, will be subject to labeling requirements under the Nutri-Mark scheme. The affected foods are packaged and non-packaged breads and pastries; beverages; fats, oils, and fat emulsions; and food targeting children. The Abu Dhabi Quality […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: February 2025
USA: Uncertainty Remains Amid Trump Tariff Rollout On February 1, 2025, US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on goods from China. On February 3, as Canada and Mexico were preparing retaliatory measures, Trump agreed to postpone implementation of the tariffs on both countries […]
Sustainability Update: February 2025
Argentina: UN-Funded Project to Improve Raisin Quality Through Sustainable Biocontrol The National University of San Juan has been selected by the United Nations to receive funding for a project aimed at improving raisin quality in Argentina. The project, titled “Biocontrol of ochratoxigenic fungi in raisins promoting food security, safety and regional economies within a One […]
Food Safety Update: February 2025
EU: New Procedures for Common Health Entry Documents On January 14, 2025, the Commission changed the conditions under which a separate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) must be submitted for consignments leaving a border control post for a control point where identity and physical checks are to be performed. Under the new rules, when consignments […]
January 2025 News Brief
Early-Bird INC Congress Registration Ends February 16! Over 600 industry leaders have already joined us! Connect with 1,500 CEOs, company owners, and decision-makers from more than 65 countries while exploring new business opportunities, keeping up to date with the latest trends, and showcasing your brand on a global stage. Don’t miss this premier event that […]