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 […]
INC’s Pavilion Shines at SIAL Paris 2024
A global showcase for the nut and dried fruit industry The INC has returned from a successful participation at SIAL Paris 2024, the world’s premier food innovation exhibition. Held from October 19 to 23, the event brought together a remarkable 250,000 visitors from over 200 countries, eager to explore the latest innovations from a staggering […]
INC Engages With EU Officials
Topics addressed included food safety, nutrition and sustainability The INC attended a key meeting in Brussels with European Commission officials from the DG for Health and Food Safety and DG for the Environment on October 18, 2024. The event, organized by FRUCOM-CEEREAL, brought together around 90 industry representatives. Key discussions centered on the Sustainable Use […]
Food Safety Update: October 2024
Australia: Products Containing Chlorthal Dimethyl Cancelled Immediately The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has cancelled all 12 products containing the herbicide chlorthal dimethyl, citing an immediate risk of serious injury or illness resulting from the use of these products. Farmers and retailers may continue to hold product until further notice, but must not […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: October 2024
Africa: Draft African Standard on Production, Handling and Processing of Dried Fruits and Vegetables Kenya has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft African Standard, developed by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO), entitled Production, handling and processing of dried fruits and vegetables — Code of practice. The proposed date of adoption is […]
Marketing Orders: October 2024
USA: Continuance Referendum on Hazelnuts Marketing Order The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has directed that a referendum be conducted among eligible Oregon and Washington hazelnut growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. The referendum will be conducted […]
Sustainability Update: October 2024
UN: Capacity-Building Project to Reduce Post-Harvest Cashew Losses in The Gambia Stakeholders from The Gambia’s cashew industry participated in a weeklong capacity-building program in Türkiye in early October. Implemented by the UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries with expertise from the TÜBİTAK MAM Food Research Group, the training was part of an ongoing project […]
NUTS 2025 to Be Held at INC Headquarters
The meeting will bring together renowned health researchers from across the globe After the success of NUTS 2022, another historic gathering of top health researchers is on the horizon. From October 9-10, 2025, the INC’s headquarters in Reus, Spain, will host NUTS 2025, a conference that will bring together some of the world’s top health […]