INC to Fund Groundbreaking NUTPOOL Study
The multi-country meta-analysis will include over 1 million people The INC Executive Committee recently approved funding for the NUTPOOL study, an initiative that emerged from the historic NUTS 2022 gathering of international researchers at the INC headquarters late last year. The aim of the study is to provide a high-quality assessment of the association of […]
Food Safety Update: October 2023
Chile: Phytosanitary Requirements on Imported Cashew A proposed regulation would establish phytosanitary requirements for the import of cashew nuts into Chile from any country of origin. Aspects covered include the following: Official phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin, with the following additional declaration: “The shipment has been treated for Trogoderma granarium (Col., Dermestidae), […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: October 2023
World Trade Report 2023 The WTO recently published its annual World Trade Report. This year’s report examines the role of international trade in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time: maintaining peace and security, reducing poverty and inequality, and achieving a sustainable economy. The report analyses the benefits of re-globalization as well […]
Labeling Update: October 2023
India: Goa Cashew Secures Geographical Indication Tag According to the Times of India, Goa cashew has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This distinction, which is conferred upon products originating from a specific region, will enable buyers to differentiate between authentic cashews from Goa and those sourced from outside the southwestern Indian state. More […]
Marketing Orders: October 2023
USA: USDA Amends Federal Marketing Order for California Almonds The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a final rule that changes multiple provisions in the administrative requirements prescribed under the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of almonds grown in California. This action amends administrative requirements regulating quality control, exempt dispositions, and interest and late […]
Sustainability Update: October 2023
Australia: New National Recovery Plan for Macadamia Species On October 13, 2023, the Australian Government published a new National Recovery Plan for Macadamia Species. The aim of the plan is to ensure the long-term viability of four macadamia species endemic to Australia —Macadamia integrifolia, Macadamia jansenii, Macadamia ternifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla— through maintaining existing populations […]
World Trade Report 2023
WTO raises concern about trade barriers The WTO recently published its annual World Trade Report. This year’s report examines the role of international trade in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time: maintaining peace and security, reducing poverty and inequality, and achieving a sustainable economy. The report analyses the benefits of re-globalization as […]
INC Publishes Trade Map Series
One of its most eagerly anticipated statistical reports, the INC has published the new edition of the Nut and Dried Fruit Trade Map series. Featuring six separate maps, the report shares a visual representation of the main nut and dried fruit trade flows between top origins and destinations, as well as the traded volumes of […]
63rd International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference
The event was held in İzmir, Türkiye on October 13-14, 2023 The 63rd International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference was held in İzmir, Türkiye on October 13-14, 2023. The conference discussed the world supply and demand position, recorded seedless dried grape production estimates, and heard presentations on seasonal outlook and production conditions from each […]
Italian Researchers Seek to Foil Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
PhD work is generating insights on integrated pest management treatments for hazelnuts In recent years, the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has become an increasingly vexing problem for hazelnut growers. This pest causes different kinds of damage —kernel abortion, early fall, cimiciato, etc.— at different stages of fruit development. In a recent study published […]