Labeling Update: March 2025
EU: Türkiye Applies for Protected Designation of Origin for “Aydın Çam Fıstığı” Pine Nuts An application was published on January 31, 2025, in the Official Journal of the European Union for a protected designation of origin for the “Aydın Çam Fıstığı” pine nuts from Türkiye. According to the application, “Aydın Çam Fıstığı” is produced within […]
Food Safety Update: March 2025
EU: Hazelnuts and Pistachios Returned Due to Tenuazonic Acid Two RASFF notifications have been filed in the past two weeks for tenuazonic acid (TEA), an Alternaria toxin, in tree nuts: hazelnuts from Türkiye on February 28 and pistachios from the USA on March 7. In both cases, the indicative level for TEA in tree nuts […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: March 2025
Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs China, the EU, and other countries are expected to retaliate US President Donald Trump announced expansive new tariffs April 2, 2025. A baseline 10% tariff will be applied to all imports into the US, with higher rates being applied to around 60 countries, including 34% for China, 20% for the […]
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 […]