Latest Trade News and Agreements: November 2024
Brazil-Argentina-Uruguay: Information-Sharing Protocol Signed by Pecan Groups At the 3rd South American Pecan Symposium, held from November 15-16, 2024, the Brazilian Pecan Institute (IBPecan) signed a protocol of intentions with Argentine and Uruguayan groups that will facilitate the sharing of information about the sector among the three countries. After signing the document, IBPecan President Eduardo […]
Food Safety Update: November 2024
EU: Plant Protection Products Update The European Commission has published Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2777, concerning the non-renewal of the approval of tritosulfuron. Under this Regulation, Member States must withdraw any authorizations for plant protection products containing tritosulfuron by May 7, 2025, and any grace period granted by Member States must expire by November 7, 2025. […]
Marketing Orders: November 2024
USA: Continuance Referendum on Almonds Marketing Order The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule directing that a referendum be conducted among eligible almond growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of almonds grown in California. More information USA: Proposed Decrease […]
Sustainability Update: November 2024
COP29: Standardized International Carbon Trading System Approved COP29, the 29th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, concluded on November 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, COP29 achieved consensus on rules governing a UN-backed global carbon market. These rules establish a framework for creating, trading, and registering emission reductions […]
Labeling Update: November 2024
Spain: Almond Producers Reach Collaboration Agreement with Nougat Regulatory Council According to Agroinformación, the Regulatory Council of the Protected Geographical Indications Jijona and Turrón de Alicante has signed a collaboration agreement with Spanish almond producers that envisages the promotion of Spanish almonds, the preferential use of Spanish almonds in nougat, clearer labeling regarding the origin of […]
INC Attends 37th European Trade Meeting in Hamburg
The meeting explored the future of import trade, from AI to procurement management On November 15, 2024, the INC took part in the 37th European Trade Meeting, hosted by the Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V. in Hamburg, Germany. The INC’s participation underscores its commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends and critical issues […]
INC Outreach Delegation Visits Latin America
The agenda included industry events and meetings with key institutions This November, as part of the INC’s ongoing Country Outreach Program, an INC delegation travelled to Brazil and Chile to take part in major industry events and meet with key national and international institutions. The trip underscored the INC’s focus on Latin America as a vital […]
INC Participates in UN Agricultural Quality Standards Meeting
INC highlights climate and pest challenges impacting nut quality at UNECE session The INC participated in the 79th Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards, in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 11-12. UNECE’s work in establishing international agricultural quality standards is fundamental for global food trade, as […]
64th International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference
Delegates discussed ways to strengthen the global market and address common challenges The 64th International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference was held in Paris, France, on October 24, 2024. Topics covered included the current global supply and demand dynamics, stock levels and production estimates. Delegations from Australia, Chile, Greece, South Africa, Türkiye and the […]
New Meta-Analysis Strengthens Evidence That Nuts May Lower Cardiovascular Risk
The findings refute a study questioning the benefits of nut consumption A systematic review and meta-analysis funded by the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has just been published in the prestigious scientific journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.[1] The study showed that current evidence provides a good indication that consuming nuts may advantageously […]