Nut Industry Gathers in Ningbo for the 18th China International Tree Nuts Conference
INC actively participated strengthening industry ties in China The nut industry gathered once again in China for the 18th China International Tree Nuts Conference, a key event in the international nut and dried fruit calendar. Organized by the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA), the […]
Tariffs Update: US and EU Reach Deal as Trump Hits Dozens of Countries With New Duties
US nuts and dried fruits spared from EU countermeasures In the wake of a new round of US tariffs affecting dozens of countries across the globe, the EU and the US have struck a framework trade deal that spares US nut and dried fruits from what would have been punishing European countermeasures. As the clock […]
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the EU
EU delays tariffs on US dried cranberries and peanut butter until August 6 On July 11, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on imports from Canada, effective August 1, according to Reuters. The announcement, delivered via a letter posted to Truth Social, warned that the rate could rise if Canada retaliates. The […]
Tariff Turbulence Shifts Consumer Priorities: What’s Next?
Mintel research highlights shifting consumer habits and emerging opportunities amid global tariff uncertainty As new tariffs and mounting uncertainty reshape the trade landscape, research by the global market research and consumer insights firm Mintel suggests that consumers are reevaluating spending —trading down in some categories while trading up in others that offer clear value or […]
Labeling Update: July 2025
Türkiye: Pistachio Paste Receives Protected Designation of Origin Status in EU On June 25, 2025, a protected geographical indication for Antep Fıstık Ezmesi / Antepfıstığı Ezmesi / Gaziantep Fıstık Ezmesi was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. As noted in the application for registration, this type of processed pistachio paste is crafted […]
Food Safety Update: July 2025
EU: Webinar and Updated Guide on Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH) In late June, COLEAD/AGRINFO held a webinar to discuss the new rules that the EU is expected to introduce in the coming years to limit the presence of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH) in food. Presenters provided information about current EU rules on MOSH/MOAH, future MLs […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: July 2025
Tariffs Update: US and EU Reach Framework Trade Deal The US and the EU have announced a framework trade deal, just days after the EU published countermeasures that were set to come into effect if no agreement was reached with the US. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1564, published in the Official Journal of the European […]
Sustainability Update: July 2025
GRI: Launch of New Climate Change and Energy Standards In June 2025, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced the launch of new climate change and energy standards to empower organizations to take accountability for their impacts and accelerate climate action. GRI 102: Climate Change emphasizes that achieving substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions is the […]
Research Links Frequent Nut Consumption to Lower Risk of Sarcopenia in Older Adults
Large-scale Chinese study suggests protective effect on muscle health A recent population-based study published in Scientific Reports has found that frequent nut consumption is associated with a significantly lower prevalence of sarcopenia, a type of age-related muscle loss, among older Chinese adults. Using data from 14,281 participants aged 65 and older, researchers assessed the frequency […]
Study Finds Snacking on Tree Nuts May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Benefits were seen especially in participants with lower overall diet quality A new study published in the journal Nutrients has found that consuming mixed tree nuts as part of a calorie-restricted weight loss diet may lead to a reduction in the gut microbiome metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a novel cardiovascular disease risk factor. Researchers compared […]