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 […]
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 Dubai stood out as a premier hub for leaders in the nut and dried fruit industry at one of the world’s largest and most influential food and beverage trade fairs. Once again, […]
The INC Executive Committee Meets to Discuss Exciting New Initiatives for 2025 and Beyond
Setting the path for sustainability and industry growth On February 16, the INC Executive Committee convened to review the ongoing activities within the INC, strategize future projects, and ensure the organization’s continued growth. The meeting focused on key initiatives for 2025 and beyond, setting the agenda to drive progress within the industry. With all activities […]
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 […]
Sustainability Update: February 2025
Argentina: UN-Funded Project to Improve Raisin Quality Through Sustainable Biocontrol The National University of San Juan has been selected by the United Nations to receive funding for a project aimed at improving raisin quality in Argentina. The project, titled “Biocontrol of ochratoxigenic fungi in raisins promoting food security, safety and regional economies within a One […]
Food Safety Update: February 2025
EU: New Procedures for Common Health Entry Documents On January 14, 2025, the Commission changed the conditions under which a separate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) must be submitted for consignments leaving a border control post for a control point where identity and physical checks are to be performed. Under the new rules, when consignments […]
Study Shows Longer-Term Mixed Nut Consumption May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults
January 16, 2025. This is the third scientific article to emerge from an INC-funded research project Results from a study funded by the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council have been published in the journal Nutrients.[1] The study showed that longer-term consumption of mixed nuts may lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in older adults with […]
Food Safety Update: January 2025
EU: Bisphenol A Banned in Food Contact Materials In December 2024, the European Commission adopted a ban on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, citing its potentially harmful health impact. BPA is a chemical substance used in the manufacture of certain plastics and resins. More information EU: Plant Protection Products […]