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 […]
Tariffs Update: US and EU Reach Deal as Trump Hits Dozens of Countries With New Duties
US nuts and dried fruits spared from EU countermeasures In the wake of a new round of US tariffs affecting dozens of countries across the globe, the EU and the US have struck a framework trade deal that spares US nut and dried fruits from what would have been punishing European countermeasures. As the clock […]
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 […]
Labeling Update: July 2025
Türkiye: Pistachio Paste Receives Protected Designation of Origin Status in EU On June 25, 2025, a protected geographical indication for Antep Fıstık Ezmesi / Antepfıstığı Ezmesi / Gaziantep Fıstık Ezmesi was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. As noted in the application for registration, this type of processed pistachio paste is crafted […]
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 […]