INC Joins High-Level EU Talks on Sustainability, Food Safety, and Trade Risks
On October 1, 2025, the INC attended a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV. Organized by FRUCOM-CEEREAL, the event convened around 90 participants from 16 countries representing the nut, dried fruit, and breakfast cereal sectors. Key discussions centered on current EU policy priorities and […]
INC Participates in 56th Session of Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
Photo credit: FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius The 56th session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR56) recently took place in Santiago, Chile. During the meeting, CCPR56 proposed revocations and Codex maximum residue levels (CXLs) for various substances. Proposals for revocation: Carbendazim (related to the fungicides of benomyl and thiophanate-methyl): Existing CXLs (including for apricots, […]
INC Submits Comment to European Commission on Food and Feed Safety Simplification
The INC has formally submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Food and Feed Safety – Simplification Omnibus. The INC expressed strong support for the Commission’s efforts to streamline regulatory procedures and reduce administrative burdens on food business operators. However, it called for greater clarity and harmonization in the interpretation […]
INC Sustainability Certification Officially Launches: First Standards Now Available!
On October 9, 2025, the INC officially launched its Sustainability Certification at its headquarters in Reus, during the NUTS 2025 research event. This landmark initiative is the first certification designed exclusively for the global nut and dried fruit sector, tailored to the unique challenges and characteristics of the industry. A Milestone for the Industry “For […]
NUTS 2025: World’s Top Health Researchers Gather at INC Headquarters
The world’s leading nutrition researchers gathered at INC headquarters last week for a landmark meeting dedicated to advancing the science of nuts and dried fruits. From October 9-10, 2025, the NUTS 2025 conference brought together 28 top health researchers from across the globe to discuss the scientific evidence on the health benefits of nuts and […]
INC Pavilion at Anuga 2025: The Global Hub for Nuts and Dried Fruits
The INC Pavilion once again took center stage at Anuga 2025 (4–8 October, Cologne, Germany), serving as the key gathering point for the global nuts and dried fruits industry. Featuring 20 co-exhibitors from 12 countries, the Pavilion gave key opportunities at one of the world’s leading food and beverage trade fairs. Showcasing Innovation and Collaboration […]
Sustainability Update: October 2025
EU: Implementation of Deforestation Regulation to Be Delayed Another Year The European Commission intends to postpone the launch its anti-deforestation law for another year, marking the second such delay, according to Reuters. On September 23, 2025, the EU’s Environment Commissioner told reporters that the postponement was necessary to address concerns about the readiness of information-technology […]
World’s Leading Nutrition Researchers to Convene at INC Headquarters for NUTS 2025
From October 9–10, the world’s leading nutrition researchers will gather at the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) headquarters for NUTS 2025, a landmark meeting dedicated to advancing the science of nuts and dried fruits. Chaired by Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó, Chairman of the INC World Forum for Nutrition Research and Dissemination and Distinguished Professor […]
INC Tariff Report & Updates
Canada: 25% Tariff on US Peanut Butter Removed Canada has removed most of its retaliatory tariffs against goods from the United States, including a 25% duty on US peanut butter, as of September 1, 2025. According to a statement published by the Canadian government, this measure was taken in recognition of the US allowing most […]
Nut Consumption Associated With Lower Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition looked at how different foods affect the risk of chronic kidney disease, a condition that gradually reduces kidney function. In this meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies, researchers combined data from multiple observational studies that followed people over time to see how diet relates to disease […]