Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs
China, the EU, and other countries are expected to retaliate US President Donald Trump announced expansive new tariffs on 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 European Union, 27% for […]
EU Concludes Public Consultation on Proposed Retaliatory Tariffs Against US
The INC submitted a statement against tariffs on almonds and took part in a meeting with EU officials As noted in the INC’s last industry newsletter, the European Union announced countermeasures on March 12 in response to US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on European steel and aluminum, which had just come into effect. The […]
INC Participates in UN Event Marking International Day of Forests
Pino Calcagni’s keynote address highlighted the role of forest nuts as sustainable, healthy food The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) celebrated the International Day of Forests on March 20, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The event, themed “Forests and Food,” was co-organized with the Permanent Mission of the Republic […]
INC Takes Part in 35th International Meeting on Quality Control of Fruit and Vegetables
The event aimed to promote the harmonized application of marketing standards and inspection methods The INC participated in the 35th International Meeting on Quality Control of Fruit and Vegetables, held in Bonn, Germany, from March 25-27, 2025. Organized every two years by Germany’s Federal Office for Agriculture and Food, this meeting brings together inspectors from […]
INC Unveils 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Progress and Industry Leadership
VIEW THE 2024 ANNUAL REPORT The 2024 Annual Report offers a comprehensive look at the organization’s achievements, ongoing initiatives, and its commitment to driving the sustainable growth of the nut and dried fruit industry. More than just a summary of the past year, the report provides valuable insights into the INC’s role in shaping the […]
Trump’s Tariff Shifts Spark Global Retaliation and Uncertainty
New US tariffs, countermeasures, and reversals create a chaotic trade landscape The blanket 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada announced by US President Donald Trump in early February took effect on March 4, 2025, as reported by CNN. Trump also doubled the new tariff on China, which is imposed on top of existing tariffs on […]
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 […]