International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference
Delegations from Argentina, Australia, Chile, South Africa, Turkey and the United States converged in Mildura, Australia, on November 8, for the 2019 International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference.
USA: Food Waste Reduction Alliance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new partnership with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA).
European Trade Meeting
INC participated at the European Trade Meeting organized by the Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V., on November 22, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany. This year, the meeting focused on Realizing Trade 4.0, trade conflicts, US and Chinese trade policies, blockchain and sustainability.
USA: MRLs Update
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established new tolerances for residues of tebuconazole and propyzamide in or on multiple commodities.
Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó, among the Most Highly Cited Researchers in the World
For the second year in a row, Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó, Chairman of the INC World Forum for Nutrition Research and Dissemination, is among the most influential scientists in the world –thanks to the impact of his research.
US-China: Latest Tariff Information
On October 11, 2019, the United States and China reached an agreement for a trade deal which would be signed by the end of November or December, 2019. This post provides an overview of the latest tariffs’ movements made by both countries.
FRUCOM Open Discussion Round
INC attended the Open Discussion Round and Dinner of the European Federation of the Trade in Dried Fruit & Edible Nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery products, Spices, Honey (FRUCOM) on November 21, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany.
UK-Georgia: Trade Continuity and Strategic Cooperation Agreement
On October 21, 2019, the United Kingdom and Georgia signed a Trade Continuity and Strategic Cooperation Agreement aimed at safeguarding exporters from the impacts of UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
New Call for Scientific Proposals. Up To €150,000 Available
We are pleased to announce that the INC is launching, for the first time, an Annual Call for Scientific Proposals.
UNECE Agricultural Quality Standards
INC participated in the 75th Session of the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards, on November 19-21, 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland.