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INC 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,...
09/07/2026INC Congress: Round Table Presentations
Sessions from Macao now available for all members All Round Table sessions from the INC Congress in...
08/07/2026INC-Funded Scientific Session Highlights Latest Research on the Health Benefits of Nuts
At the 43rd International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition, the INC-funded session “Emerging Evidence on...
08/07/2026Save the Date: INC Sustainability Certification Program Webinar Series
The INC is pleased to announce the INC Sustainability Certification Program Webinar Series, a global...
25/06/20261,300+ Global Leaders Convene at INC Congress in Macao to Advance Future of Nuts and Dried Fruit
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) welcomed 1,300+ industry leaders from 65 countries...
19/05/2026INC Launches New Website and Brand Identity
Just before the 2026 INC Congress in Macao, the INC unveiled its new brand identity...
07/05/2026April 2026 News Brief
Watch our new monthly video series, INC News Recap Trade & Tariff Update USA:...
28/04/2026Industry News
Taiwan Launches Peanut Label as Tariff-Free US Imports Remain Under Discussion
Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture has launched a “Taiwan Peanut” label, backed by elemental analysis, to...
10/09/2026Ghana Strengthens Research Cooperation on Disease-Resistant Cashew Varieties
Ghana’s Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) is seeking stronger cooperation with the Cocoa Research Institute...
10/09/2026Cambodia and Team Europe Strengthen Cooperation on Sustainable Cashew Value Chains
Cambodia and Team Europe reaffirmed their commitment to developing the country’s cashew sector during a joint...
10/09/2026UK Extends Inspection Certificate Waiver for Imports of Organic Food From the EU, EEA and Switzerland
The United Kingdon has updated its import certification requirements for organic products. A certificate of inspection...
10/09/2026China Expands Funding Tools to Strengthen Food Security and Rural Modernization
China has unveiled a plan to bolster funding for rural revitalization, aiming by 2030 to...
10/09/2026European Commission Approves €285 Million Italian State Aid Scheme Amid Higher Fuel and Fertilizer Prices
The European Commission has approved a €285 million Italian State aid scheme to support agricultural, fishing and...
10/09/2026France Earmarks Over €1 Billion to Help Farmers Recover From Record Heatwaves
France has announced more than €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in aid for farmers after this...
10/09/2026EU Plant Protection Products Update
A new study by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) examines the potential economic...
10/09/2026Update on Timing of Increase EU Nickel ML in Pecans
As noted previously, the European Commission has agreed internally to raise the maximum level (ML)...
10/09/2026European Commission Circulates Draft Proposal to Decrease MLs for Sulfur Dioxide/Sulfites in Dried Fruits
The European Commission has circulated a draft legal proposal concerning the conditions of use and...
10/09/2026Crop 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...
12/11/2024News Briefs
April 2026 News Brief
Watch our new monthly video series, INC News Recap Trade & Tariff Update USA:...
28/04/2026November 2025 News Brief
Registration for the INC Congress in Macao Is Now Open! Register Today! Lock in the...
01/12/2025October 2025 News Brief
INC Leadership Attends Global Events This autumn, INC leadership participated in two major international industry...
03/11/2025September 2025 News Brief
Shine at the INC Congress in Macao, 2026 Be part of the premier gathering of...
29/09/2025July 2025 News Brief
Nut Industry Gathers in Ningbo for the 18th China International Tree Nuts Conference INC actively...
06/08/2025June 2025 News Brief
Driving Progress with the INC Sustainability Certification! The flagship initiative of the INC Sustainability Institute...
30/06/2025May 2025 News Brief
New INC Chairman Elected Ashok Krishen to serve as Chairman of the INC, leading its...
04/06/2025April 2025 News Brief
Are You Ready for the INC Congress? #NutfruitCongress COUNTDOWN! Over 1,500 CEOs, business owners, and...
24/04/2025March 2025 News Brief
INC Confirms Congress Keynote Speaker: Toni Nadal “Building a Champion’s Mindset: Lessons From the Court”...
01/04/2025February 2025 News Brief
INC Pavilion Shines at Gulfood 2025 Showcasing the Global Nut and Dried Fruit Industry 26...
06/03/2025Tariffs
APEC Customs Authorities Push AI, Paperless Trade and Electronic Food Certification
Economies within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum are accelerating the use of artificial intelligence,...
10/09/2026UK Launches Public Consultation on Trade Relationships with Indonesia, the Philippines, the UAE and Uruguay
The British government is seeking input on how the UK can deepen trade relationships with...
10/09/2026EU Proposal on Trade Liberalization With Armenia Moves Forward
On September 2, 2026, the Council agreed to introduce temporary trade-liberalization measures for Armenian products to support...
10/09/2026South Africa Implements New Customs Requirements for China Zero-Tariff Scheme
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) introduced new customs procedures on September 4 for goods traded under China’s...
10/09/2026The Netherlands Bans Import of Goods From Israeli Settlements
As of September 22, 2026, the Netherlands will prohibit the import, purchase, and sale of...
10/09/2026EU Extends Suspension of Rebalancing Measures on US Goods
On July 31, 2026, the European Commission published an implementing resolution extending the suspension of rebalancing measures...
10/09/2026Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US$20 Billion of US Goods; Nuts and Dried Fruits Unaffected for Now
Canada has responded to Washington’s latest duties with retaliatory tariffs on around US$20 billion of...
10/09/2026China Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Measures on US and Mexican Pecans
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a preliminary ruling in its anti-dumping investigation into pecans from...
10/09/2026Replacing Temporary Measures, US Implements Tariffs on 60 Countries; Various Nuts Exempted
On July 24, 2026, the US imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods...
30/07/2026South Africa and China Move Towards Stronger Trade Cooperation
South Africa and China are expected to strengthen trade relations through new regulatory agreements, with...
03/07/2026Health & Nutrition
Major 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...
02/07/2026American Heart Association Guidance Recommends Shifting to Nuts as Protein Source
New guidance from the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends shifting away from meat and toward...
02/07/2026Updated Dutch “Wheel of Five” Recommends Eating More Nuts
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre has published an updated version of its “Wheel of Five,” a tool intended...
02/07/2026Study Links Higher Nut Intake to Lower Dementia Risk
An analysis pooling data from three long-running cohort studies suggests that eating more nuts may...
02/07/2026Walnuts May Help Support Healthy Brain Aging
A new study published in Food Science and Human Wellness adds to the growing evidence that walnuts...
02/07/2026Scientific Review Confirms Role of Nuts in Reducing Chronic Disease Risk
A new comprehensive review published in Food Chemistry reinforces the position of nuts as one of the...
02/07/2026New Research Supports Early Introduction as Key to Achieving Peanut Tolerance
Younger siblings of children who eat peanuts have an increased risk of peanut sensitization and...
15/04/2026Sustainability
Andhra Pradesh Warns Farmers to Prepare for Severe Water Stress
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh have been urged to prepare for worsening water stress driven by...
10/09/2026Reduced Irrigation Strategy Increases Peanut Yields in Drought-Prone Soils
New research carried out in the Philippines has found that strategically timed irrigation combined with...
10/09/2026Indian Project Turns Cashew Residues Into Marine Fuel
An Indian climate-tech project is turning cashew waste into renewable products, including marine biofuel. As reported...
10/09/2026New Financing for Drought Resilience and Land Restoration Announced at COP17
The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17),...
10/09/2026EY Report Sheds Light on Revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards
On July 3, 2026, the European Commission adopted the Delegated Act on the revised European...
10/09/2026EU Public Consultations on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
The European Commission has launched calls for evidence related to various aspects of the implementation...
10/09/2026EU Publishes Updated FAQ Document on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
In early August, the European Commission published an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on...
26/08/2026Study Finds Dietary Shift Could Reshape Global Agriculture, Boosting Demand for Nuts and Fruits
A new article published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature analyzes what would happen if the world were...
26/08/2026J.P. Morgan Report Highlights Climate Tipping Point Risks
Climate-related tipping points—critical thresholds beyond which changes in the Earth’s systems may become self-reinforcing and...
26/08/2026Seed Coating Technology Developed by Indian Researchers Could Boost Crop Yields by up to 37%
Researchers at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), through its Hyderabad-based Indian Institute of...
16/07/2026