Maternal Nut Intake Linked to Cognitive Development in Children
New study highlights omega-3 fatty acids as key mediators in prenatal nutrition A study published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition assessed the association between pregnant women’s intake of nuts and the neuropsychological function of their children. This longitudinal birth cohort study followed 1,737 mother-child pairs from pregnancy to age 15. Maternal diet […]
INC Advocates for Industry Needs at 72nd UNECE Session on Dry and Dried Produce
INC highlights climate-driven challenges and increasing pest pressure The INC participated in the 72nd Session of the UNECE Specialized Section on Standardization of Dry and Dried Produce, held on June 11-12, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing the global nut and dried fruit industry, the INC emphasized the increasing impact of […]
Tariffs: INC Urges EU Not to Add Duties on US Nuts and Dried Fruits
US court allows IEEPA tariffs to remain in place while Trump administration pursues appeal On June 10, 2025, the European Commission concluded a public consultation on a list of US imports that could become subject to EU countermeasures if ongoing EU-US negotiations do not result in a mutually beneficial outcome and the removal of the […]
Labeling Update: May 2025
EU: Updated List of Products and Substances Authorized for Use in Organic Production On May 26, 2025, the European Commission published Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/973, which amends and corrects the regulation from 2021 that authorizes certain products and substances for use in organic production. India: Draft Amendment to Vegan Foods Regulation The Food Safety […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: May 2025
EU: Public Consultation on Potential Countermeasures Affecting US Nuts and Dried Fruits As a reminder, on May 8, the European Commission announced a public consultation on a list of US goods that could become subject to EU countermeasures if ongoing EU-US negotiations do not result in a mutually beneficial outcome and the removal of the […]
Food Safety Update: May 2025
EU: Plant Protection Products Update The European Union has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of proposed draft MRLs for benfluralin and benthiavalicarb that would lower the limit to 0.01 mg/kg for tree nuts, peanuts, stone fruits, and grapes. The draft regulation envisages a six-month transition period from the date on which the regulation enters […]
Tariffs: Trump Briefly Threatens EU With 50% Duty
US federal court blocks some of Trump’s steepest tariffs; appeal expected On May 23, 2025, after claiming that trade talks with the European Union were “going nowhere,” US President Donald Trump threatened on social media to impose a 50% tariff on goods from the EU as of June 1, as reported by the Guardian. The […]
Sustainability Update: May 2025
Türkiye-Georgia: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Update The hazelnuts round table at the INC Congress in Mallorca featured interesting updates on efforts in Türkiye and Georgia to mitigate the threat of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). Native to Asia, the BMSB was first detected in Türkiye around 2017–2018 and was initially confined to the Rize […]
New INC Chairman Elected
Ashok Krishen to serve as Chairman of the INC, leading its vision and global initiatives During the 2025 INC Congress in Mallorca, Ashok Krishen, Managing Director and CEO of the Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) nuts business, was elected as the new INC Chairman for the next four years. Mr. Krishen succeeds Michael Waring, Chairman and […]
Tariffs: China and USA Agree to Partially De-escalate for 90 Days
EU launches public consultation on potential countermeasures affecting nuts and dried fruits On May 12, 2025, the United States and China released a joint statement outlining an agreement to substantially reduce tariffs on each other’s goods for an initial period of 90 days. As reported by CNN, each side agreed to lower tariffs on the […]