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INC Pavilion Steals the Spotlight at SIAL Paris 2026
Connecting the global nut and dried fruit community The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council...
26/10/2026New Opportunity! INC Pavilion Opens at Natural Products Expo West
Secure Your Spot at the INC Pavilion From March 3–6, 2027, the INC will bring...
01/10/2026INC Academia: Last Days with Early Bird Pricing
Enroll now and secure your place at the best available rate INC Academia 2026 is...
30/09/2026Exclusive INC Networking Reception at SIAL Paris 2026
The INC is pleased to invite you to its exclusive Networking Reception at SIAL Paris...
30/09/2026INC Congress: Sponsorship Opportunities Are Filling Fast
Secure high-profile visibility at the leading global event for the nut and dried fruit industry,...
27/09/202657th Session of the Codex Committee Pesticide Residues (CCPR57)
The INC participated in the CCPR57, held in Beijing, China, from September 7-12, 2026. Discussions...
24/09/2026INC Sustainability Certification: Webinar Series
Join the webinar for your region On July 22, the INC held its second regional...
26/08/2026China International Tree Nuts Conference Brings Together Industry Leaders
The nut industry gathered once again in China for the 2026 China International Tree Nuts...
06/08/2026INC Sustainability Certification: Webinar Series
Join the webinar for your region On July 1, the INC held its first regional...
10/07/2026INC Academia: Enrollment Now Open
Early-bird rates available Enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 edition of the INC Academia,...
09/07/2026Industry News
US Diesel Aid for Farmers to Be Paid After the Election, USDA Says
The US administration’s US$8 billion in diesel aid for farmers will be paid out after...
29/10/2026USDA Awards US$86.6 Million to Support US Specialty Crops, Including Tree Nuts and Dried Fruits
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on October 13, 2026, that it is awarding...
29/10/2026Türkiye Issues 2026 Crop Notice on Aflatoxin- and Mold-Affected Dried Figs
The Türkiye-based Aegean Exporters’ Associations issued a sector notice on October 14, 2026, addressing the...
29/10/2026Seven Middle Eastern Markets Notify WTO of New Cashew-Kernel Technical Standard
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen jointly notified the...
29/10/2026EU Parliament and Council Strike Deal on Organic Omnibus Package
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have reached a provisional agreement on...
29/10/2026EU Plant Protection Products Update
The EU has published the following new maximum residue levels (MRLs): (1) This MRL shall...
29/10/2026EU Leaders Call for Food Safety Simplification Deal by Year-End and Removal of Fragmented Labeling and Packaging Rules
EU leaders adopted conclusions on competitiveness at the European Council summit on October 15-16, 2026....
29/10/2026EU Publishes Draft MOAH MLs
As noted in the European Commission’s FAQ document (Rev.4) on the draft regulatory measures on...
29/10/2026EU Perchlorate ML in Brazil Nuts: Call for Feedback
According to information shared by the Directorate-General for Health & Food Safety (DG SANTE) at...
29/10/2026EU Perchlorate ML in Brazil Nuts: Call for Feedback
According to information shared by the Directorate-General for Health & Food Safety (DG SANTE) at...
29/10/2026Crop Reports
Prune Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. Chile. Chile Prunes...
12/11/2025Peanut Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. China. According to...
12/11/2025Hazelnut Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between September and October 2025. Türkiye. At the time...
12/11/2025Almond Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. USA. As of...
12/11/2025Macadamias Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-January and mid-March 2025. South Africa. According to Macadamias...
13/03/2025Hazelnuts Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-January and February 2025. Türkiye. The Black Sea Exporters...
13/03/2025Walnuts Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-January and February 2025. China. The early crop...
12/03/2025Raisins, Sultanas and Currants Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-January and February 2025. Türkiye. As reported by...
12/03/2025Prunes Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between mid-September and October 2024. USA. The California Prune...
12/11/2024Pistachios Global Statistical Review
The information contained herein was prepared between September and October 2024. USA. Total shipments at...
12/11/2024Tariffs
EU and Viet Nam Call for Full Implementation of Their Free Trade Agreement
EU and Vietnamese leaders met in Brussels on October 22 and called for full implementation...
29/10/2026EU Updates Q&A Document on Rules of Origin and Customs Rules Under EU-US Trade Regulation
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) has updated its Q&A...
29/10/2026Indonesia Faces Possible Tariff Gap as EU Trade Preferences End
On January 1, 2027, Indonesia will lose its preferential access under the EU’s Generalized Scheme...
29/10/2026Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement Faces Ratification Hurdle as Opposition Moves to Block Legislation
The Australian Government urged the opposition Coalition to support legislation implementing the Australia-European Union Free...
29/10/2026India and US Say Trade Deal Is “Weeks, Not Months” Away
US President Donald Trump said on October 20 that the United States and India are...
29/10/2026EU Trade Preferences for Armenia Enter Into Force, Covering Nuts and Dried Fruits
Regulation (EU) 2026/2269, introducing temporary trade-liberalization measures for selected products originating in Armenia, was published...
14/10/2026US Opens Debate on MFN Tariff Reform at G20 Meeting
At the G20 trade ministers meeting in Milwaukee on September 30 and October 1, 2026,...
14/10/2026India-US Trade Talks Reach a “Plateau,” Delaying Expected Tariff Cuts on Tree Nuts
Trade negotiations between India and the United States have reached a plateau, India’s Finance Minister...
09/10/2026EU Council Approves Temporary Tariff Relief for Armenian Goods
The Council of the European Union formally adopted temporary trade-liberalization measures for Armenia on September...
08/10/2026China Extends Pecan Anti-Dumping Investigation to March 2027
China’s Ministry of Commerce has extended its anti-dumping investigation into pecans originating in the United...
08/10/2026Health & Nutrition
Daily Peanut Consumption May Benefit Brain Insulin Responsiveness in Older Adults
Daily consumption of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts may benefit brain insulin responsiveness in older adults, according...
29/10/2026Study Links Nut Consumption to Potential Kidney Health Benefits
A new systematic review published in Current Nutrition Reports examines the relationship between nut consumption...
29/10/2026Daily Walnut Consumption Associated With a More Favorable Dietary Inflammatory Index
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that...
14/10/2026Pistachios’ Nutritional Profile May Support Sleep Health, Review Finds
Pistachios could be a promising whole-food option for supporting sleep health, according to a narrative...
14/10/2026Higher Nut and Seed Intake Linked to Healthier Lipid Profiles
A new study published in Lipids in Health and Disease has found that higher consumption...
17/09/2026Nut Consumption Linked to Better Cognitive Performance
New research from the Framingham Heart Study suggests that higher nut consumption may be associated...
17/09/2026Major Review Highlights Progress in Peanut Allergy Prevention
A new review published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine highlights major advances in the...
26/08/2026Clinical Trial Links Almond Consumption to Improved Sleep Quality
A new randomized controlled trial published in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests that regular almond consumption may help...
26/08/2026Why Don’t Nuts Promote Weight Gain? A New Framework Helps Explain
A new review published in Frontiers in Nutrition examines why nuts—despite being naturally energy-dense—consistently do not promote...
26/08/2026Almonds Show Promise for Appetite Control After Weight Loss
Almonds may offer appetite-regulating benefits during long-term weight maintenance, according to a new randomized controlled...
02/07/2026Sustainability
US Launches Redesigned Drought Outlooks and Funds New Research on Drought Assessment
On October 15, 2026, the US National Weather Service started using redesigned monthly and seasonal...
29/10/2026EU Opens Consultation on Bio-Based Plastics in Packaging and Launches Bio-Based Europe Alliance
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the role of bio-based plastics in...
29/10/2026European Parliament and Council Back Different Exemptions From Packaging Rules
On October 20, 2026, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on a proposal to...
29/10/2026COP31 Puts Climate-Resilient Agriculture and the Food-Water-Climate Nexus at the Centre of Its Food Security Agenda
The 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November...
29/10/2026European Parliament’s Environment Committee Backs Simpler Packaging Rules for SMEs
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI) has backed a proposal to temporarily suspend the requirement...
14/10/2026EU Council Backs Simpler Environmental Rules and Seeks Relief on Packaging Obligations for Small Producers
On September 30, 2026, the Council of the European Union agreed its negotiating position on...
08/10/2026EU Publishes Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Smaller Companies
On September 21, 2026, the Official Journal of the European Union published a delegated regulation...
24/09/2026EU Publishes Simplification of Certain Sustainability Reporting Standards
On September 21, 2026, the Official Journal of the European Union published a delegated regulation...
24/09/2026Cashew Waste Technology Attracts New Funding for Food Preservation Applications
Singapore-based N&E Innovations has raised approximately US$1.73 million in Series A funding to expand technology...
17/09/2026Australia Drops Planned Packaging Reforms
The government of Australia has shelved plans to introduce mandatory national packaging standards during the...
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