Nuts and Dried Fruits: Nutrient Powerhouses for People on GLP-1 Medications
Maximizing nutrition in smaller portions A new class of medications is reshaping how people manage both type 2 diabetes and obesity. GLP-1 receptor agonists —including Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar drugs— were originally developed to help regulate blood sugar, but their potent effects on appetite suppression and weight loss have fueled a surge in global use. […]
Trump Extends Tariff Pause, Announces New Duties on 15 Countries
Viet Nam reaches a trade deal with the US On July 7, 2025, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order extending the suspension of some of his most aggressive tariffs until August 1. The order came just days before the 90-day pause on Trump’s country-specific tariffs was set to expire. (A separate 90-day suspension […]
Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V. Celebrates 125 Years
Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V. Celebrates 125 Years with Global Stakeholders and Key Industry Players On June 19, 2025, Hamburg, Germany, marked a significant milestone as the Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V. celebrated its 125th anniversary. The event brought together global stakeholders and key players from the wholesale and foreign trade sectors, underscoring the Waren-Verein’s […]
Codex Alimentarius: 18th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods
Committee discontinues work towards ML for total aflatoxins in ready-to-eat peanuts The INC participated in the 18th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food (CCCF18), which took place on June 23-27, 2025. Among other agenda items, the Committee discussed a proposal to establish a maximum level (ML) for total aflatoxins in ready-to-eat (RTE) […]
Tariffs: US Supreme Court Declines to Fast-Track Review of Legal Challenge
The case is the second major challenge to Trump’s authority to issue tariffs On June 20, 2025, the US Supreme Court declined to expedite review of a legal challenge to many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as reported by the New York Times. The legal challenge filed by two US companies alleges that Trump lacks […]
Food Safety Update: June 2025
EU: Official Controls on Dried Figs From Türkiye The Commission has published a draft Implementing Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries. This Regulation would update Annex II of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: June 2025
USA: Supreme Court Declines to Fast-Track Review of Legal Challenge to Tariffs On June 20, 2025, the US Supreme Court declined to expedite review of a legal challenge to many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as reported by the New York Times. The legal challenge filed by two US companies alleges that Trump lacks the […]
Sustainability Update: June 2025
EU: Commission Withdraws Green Claims Proposal On June 20, 2025, the European Commission announced its intention to withdraw its Green Claims proposal, as reported by Euronews. This surprise decision marks the latest withdrawal of a major Green Deal initiative following the publication of the Commission’s “Omnibus” package aimed at simplifying EU legislation. Initially proposed in […]
Labeling Update: June 2025
EU: Public Consultation on Criteria for Establishing High-Risk Countries and Products in Organics With regard to organic production and labeling of organic products, the Commission has published a draft regulation amending the criteria for the establishment of the list of high-risk third countries and high-risk products. Certain products from non-EU countries certified as organic are […]
Marketing Orders: June 2025
USA: Marketing Order for California Prune Board Renewed Through 2030 Following a successful public hearing and comment period, the California Prune Board has been reauthorized by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for another five years through July 31, 2030. Operating under a marketing order, the program is funded through mandatory assessments from […]