The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has issued a GAIN Report containing an unofficial translation of the tariff reductions on select commodities announced by China.

The Ministry for Primary Industries of New Zealand notified the World Trade Organization of the Proposals to Amend the Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds Food Notice 2017.

The Agriculture and Livestock Service of Chile (SAG) notified the World Trade Organization of the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of inshell peanuts (Arachis hypogea).

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development, Fisheries and Food of Mexico has notified the World Trade Organization of the Phytosanitary requirements for the importation of in-shell macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) nuts originating in and coming from Guatemala.

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued a proposal to Amend Schedule 20 of the revised Food Standards Code (November 28, 2017).
 

From February 18 to 22, Dubai will be hosting a new edition of GulFood, the world’s largest annual food event. After the successful experience at GulFood 2017, the Nut and Dried Fruit Pavilion will participate again in the show and, what is more, this time will be featured in its largest format ever in the Middle East.

The INC Academia is launching the first Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits, an educational program on the basics of the nut and dried fruit industry. It combines a 50-hour online course and a face-to-face experience of three days.