Brazil: Opportunities for US Tree Nut Exporters
A recent USDA GAIN report provides a comprehensive analysis of the tree nut market in Brazil, highlighting significant opportunities for US exporters. With a growing consumer focus on health and lifestyle, the demand for nutritious nuts is rising in Brazil. The report details current market conditions, challenges, regulatory and competitive landscapes, trade analysis, consumer insights and distribution channels.
China: Practical Tips for US Agricultural Exporters
A recent USDA GAIN report provides practical tips for US agricultural exporters on how to conduct business in China, including information on market overview, export opportunities, local business practices, a review of consumer preferences, food standards and regulations, and import and inspection procedures.
EU: Delegated Regulation on Agri-food Consignments Requiring Notification of Arrival in the EU
The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Regulation that sets out cases where, and conditions under which, operators may be required to notify the arrival in the EU of consignments of certain categories of agri-food goods not subject to official controls at border control posts by virtue of EU law.
Competent authorities may request operators to notify the arrival of certain goods where the following conditions are met:
- the notification is necessary, taking into account:
- identified risks to human, animal or plant health, animal welfare or, as regards genetically modified organisms and plant protection products, also to the environment, associated with the goods concerned; or
- the history of compliance with the requirements established by the rules referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 applicable to the goods concerned;
- the goods concerned are subject to official controls at border control posts in accordance with Article 44(3), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
EU: Turkish “Osmaniye Yer Fıstığı” Peanuts Granted Protected Designation of Origin Status
On July 10, 2024, the European Commission published an Implementing Regulation granting protected designation status to “Osmaniye Yer Fistiği” peanuts from Türkiye. As noted in Türkiye’s application to register the name, Osmaniye Province is defined as the geographical area where this type of peanut is produced.
Kenya-EU: Trade Agreement Comes Into Force
The EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entered into force on July 1, 2024. The EPA seeks to create opportunities for Kenyan businesses and exporters, as it will fully open the EU market for Kenyan products and incentivize EU investment in Kenya.
USA: USDA Expands Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the expansion of crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers beginning with the 2025 crop year.
Changes affecting nuts and dried fruits include the following:
- Enterprise units will be expanded to include almonds, macadamias, walnuts, figs and prunes.
- Enterprise units will be allowed by organic farming practice for almonds, macadamias, walnuts, figs and prunes.
- Sunburned damaged walnuts will be eligible for indemnity payments through quality adjustment.
- Insurance coverage will be expanded to younger almond trees by including trees in their fifth leaf year after being set out.