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 […]
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 […]