INC Tariff Report & Updates
China: Tariffs Applied to US Tree Nuts After Trump-Xi Meeting According to the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products (CFNA), following the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in South Korea, China’s tariffs on nut imports from the US have been reduced by 10% compared […]
INC Attends 38th European Trade Meeting in Hamburg
On November 21, 2025, the INC took part in the 38th European Trade Meeting, organized by Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V., in Hamburg, Germany. The INC’s participation reaffirms its dedication to remaining engaged with industry trends and key issues influencing the nut and dried fruit trade. Under the theme “From Challenge to Opportunity: Adapting to […]
INC Participates in UN Agricultural Quality Standards Meeting
The INC participated in the 80th Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards, in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 18-19, 2025. UNECE’s role in setting international agricultural quality standards is essential to the functioning of the global food trade. The INC is committed to actively supporting UNECE’s […]
INC Chairman Hails India’s Gen Z as Key Target for Nut Consumption
INC Chairman Ashok Krishen recently emphasized the strategic importance of positioning India’s Gen Z as a key target segment to drive future nut consumption. Speaking at the Kaju Centennial Summit, where he participated as a guest of honor, Mr. Krishen described Gen Z as a key audience for promoting the consumption of nuts, thanks to […]
EU Proposes Stricter Pesticide Limits for Nuts and Dried Fruits
The European Union has published a draft regulation revising maximum residue levels (MRLs) for several pesticides in food products, including changes affecting nuts and dried fruits. Under the draft amendment to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the EU intends to lower the MRLs for diazinon and fenarimol to the limit of detection (LOD, 0.01 mg/kg) for […]
INC Tariff Report & Updates
China Halts Port Fees on US-Linked Vessels for a Year According to Reuters, China announced on November 10 that it will waive port fees on US-linked ships for the next year. The decision follows Washington’s move to suspend penalties targeting China’s shipping and shipbuilding industries, according to the Ministry of Transport. The measure reflects commitments […]
INC Leadership Attends Global Events
This autumn, INC leadership took part in two international industry events: the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous in Hanoi and Portugal Nuts in Lisbon. The INC’s participation reflected its continued engagement in sector-wide discussions on industry trends to facilitate the sustainable growth of the industry. Ashok Krishen, INC Chairman, Honored with VINACAS Heritage Award at […]
INC Tariff Report & Updates
USA-China: Trump Cuts China Tariffs to 10% After Xi Summit As reported by Reuters, US President Donald Trump announced the United States will lower tariffs on Chinese goods from 20% to 10% following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. According to Trump, the summit produced several key agreements, including China’s commitment to […]
Nickel ML for Pecans Back Under Review
Recently, the INC participated in a joint FRUCOM-CEEREAL event in Brussels, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV. One of the key topics addressed was the maximum level (ML) for nickel in pecans. The current limit, set at 3.5 µg/kg as of July 1, 2025, was established due to […]
INC Joins High-Level EU Talks on Sustainability, Food Safety, and Trade Risks
On October 1, 2025, the INC attended a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV. Organized by FRUCOM-CEEREAL, the event convened around 90 participants from 16 countries representing the nut, dried fruit, and breakfast cereal sectors. Key discussions centered on current EU policy priorities and […]