Further Attacks Planned Beyond Red Sea
U.S. Department of Transportation issues maritime advisory for the region The group responsible for attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea in the last three months announced last week that it intended to expand the range of its activity into the Indian Ocean, according to Reuters. The announcement came just a week after the […]
FDA Approves Medication to Help Reduce Allergic Reactions to Peanut and Cashew
Xolair is the first and only FDA-approved medicine to reduce allergic reactions in people with one or more food allergies On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xolair (omalizumab) injection for immunoglobulin E–mediated food allergy in certain adults and children 1 year or older for the reduction of allergic reactions —including […]
Food Safety Update: March 2024
FAO: Updated General Standard for Food Additives Database is Now Online In February, Codex Alimentarius unveiled an updated version of its online General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) database. With this update, the searchable database now reflects the 2023 revision of the GSFA, which sets forth the conditions under which permitted food additives may be […]
Marketing Orders: March 2024
USA: Assessment Rate Decreased for Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington A rule issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implements a recommendation from the Hazelnut Marketing Board to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2023–2024 marketing year and subsequent marketing years. This rule decreases the assessment rate from US$0.006 per pound to […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: March 2024
Chile: Phytosanitary Requirements on Imported Cashew Exempt Resolution No. 5934/2024 establishing phytosanitary import requirements for cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale) from any country of origin was published in Chile’s official gazette on February 1, 2024. Aspects covered include the following: Official phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin, with the following additional declaration: “The shipment […]
Sustainability Update: March 2024
Australia: Revised Dietary Guidelines to Incorporate Sustainability The Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee of Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has identified sustainable diets —accessible, affordable and equitable with low environmental impacts— as a high priority for inclusion in the next edition of the country’s official dietary guidelines, slated for publication in 2026. More […]
INC Pavilion Brings Together Nut and Dried Fruit Industry at Gulfood
26 co-exhibitors joined the INC in Dubai for one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade fairs From February 19-23, the INC brought the nut and dried fruit world together at Gulfood, Dubai, for one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade fairs. The INC Pavilion was the largest to date at Gulfood, […]
Explore the INC Annual Report, 2023
Discover the projects that helped shape the nut and dried fruit industry As our business strategies begin to pan out for a prosperous 2024, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the year that was 2023 and with this, present the INC Annual Report of Activities for that period. This report provides […]
Marketing Orders: February 2024
USA: Assessment Rate Decreased for California Walnuts A rule issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implements a recommendation from the California Walnut Board to decrease the assessment rate for California walnuts handled under Marketing Order No. 984. This rule decreases the assessment rate for California walnuts handled under the Order from US$0.0125 per […]
Food Safety Update: February 2024
EU: Restrictions on Use of Flavoring Substances Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/238, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on January 16, 2024, introduces restrictions on the use of certain flavoring substances. Substance Food category Maximum level 2-Phenylcrotonaldehyde Processed fruits and vegetables 0.05 mg/kg 5-Methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal Processed fruits and vegetables 1.10 mg/kg 4-Methyl-2-phenylpent-2-enal Processed fruits […]