INC Participates in UN Agricultural Quality Standards Meeting
Key topics of discussion included the prevention of food loss and food waste The INC took part in the 78th Session of the UNECE Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 13-15, 2023. The INC was represented at the event by Mr. Michael Waring, Chairman, Mr. Pino Calcagni, Chairman of the […]
Lead Committee Adopts Position on European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
A plenary vote in the European Parliament is scheduled for November 20 On October 24, 2023, the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI) voted on its position for the proposed European Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste. As reported by FRUCOM, the compromise text adopted by ENVI includes three provisions that […]
INC Participates in Scientific Conference for the Tree Nut Sector in Italy
The event featured 20 presentations by experts from some of Italy’s most prestigious academic institutions In late October, the INC took part in the “Giornate Scientifiche SOI per il Comparto della Frutta a Guscio,” a scientific conference focused on the tree nut sector. The event was hosted by the Edmund Mach Foundation, a training, research […]
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 […]