Food Safety Update: September 2025

EU: Simplification Omnibus on Food Safety   The European Commission has published information about an upcoming simplification omnibus that it plans to adopt in the coming months. This initiative aims to reduce the administrative burden on member state authorities related to marketing authorizations of products. It will:  accelerate access to the EU market for biocontrol substances […]

Labeling Update: September 2025

EU: Organics Update  The EU has notified the World Trade Organization of a draft regulation that would make it possible to include products suspected of major, critical, or repetitive non-compliances affecting the integrity of organic or in-conversion products or production in the list of high-risk products, which are subject to more stringent import control.   The […]

Sustainability Update: September 2025

EU: Recommendation on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting for SMEs  In July, the European Commission adopted a recommendation on voluntary sustainability reporting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The recommendation presents a voluntary standard that will make it easier for SMEs that are not covered by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to respond to specific requests […]

INC Tariff Report & Updates

India Slashes Taxes on Consumption of Nuts and Dried Fruits   India’s government has reduced taxes on the consumption of nuts and dried fruits from 12% to 5%, effective as of September 22. The move came as part of a broad overhaul of the country’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) that was intended to boost […]

Study Links Maternal Nut Consumption to Lower Risk-Taking in Children

Nut intake during pregnancy was associated with improved cognitive outcomes in children  A recent study published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry found that higher nut intake during the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with less risky decision-making in preadolescent children.  This population-based birth cohort study investigated the association between pregnant women’s consumption of […]

New Study Links Nut Consumption to Brain and Gut Benefits

Eating nuts a few times a week may help preserve cognitive function through a healthier gut microbiome  A new study published in Age and Ageing suggests that eating 3 to 7 servings of nuts per week may support cognitive health in older adults at risk of decline.  This prospective study followed 747 older adults (aged […]

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 […]

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 […]