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April 2026 News Brief

Watch our new monthly video series, INC News Recap   Trade & Tariff Update USA:...

28/04/2026

New 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...

15/04/2026

Regular Nut Consumption Linked to Sperm Quality

A recent study published in the journal Andrology found that eating nuts regularly is associated...

08/04/2026

Almonds May Provide Cognitive and Metabolic Benefits in People With Prediabetes

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that daily almond consumption for...

08/04/2026

INC Nuts and Dried Fruit Global Statistical Review 2025 Edition, Available Now!

The Nuts & Dried Fruit Global Statistical Review 2025 Edition is now available exclusively for...

02/12/2025

November 2025 News Brief

Registration for the INC Congress in Macao Is Now Open! Register Today! Lock in the...

01/12/2025

65th International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference

The 65th International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference was held in Upington, South Africa,...

01/12/2025

INC World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress 2026 to Bring Global Industry Leaders to Macao

The International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC) is gearing up to host its prestigious...

27/11/2025

Higher Nut Intake Linked to Lower CVD and IHD Mortality

A recent study has found that higher intakes of total nuts and tree nuts are...

26/11/2025

Food Safety Update

EU: Expiry Date of Magnesium Phosphide and Aluminum Phosphide Postponed The European Commission has published...

26/11/2025

Industry News

INC Presents Sustainability Certification to US Industry Professionals

Following the formalization of its partnership with DFA of California as an official auditing body,...

15/04/2026

Food Safety Update

EU: Plant Protection Products Update The European Commission has published an implementing regulation on the...

15/04/2026

INC Tariff Report & Updates

Iran: US Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports After Failed Peace Talks Following the breakdown of...

15/04/2026

INC Provides Input on First Draft of Codex Code of Practice on Ochratoxin A

As noted previously, the INC is taking part in a Codex Alimentarius electronic working group...

08/04/2026

INC Nuts and Dried Fruit Global Statistical Review 2025 Edition, Available Now!

The Nuts & Dried Fruit Global Statistical Review 2025 Edition is now available exclusively for...

02/12/2025

65th International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference

The 65th International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference was held in Upington, South Africa,...

01/12/2025

INC World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress 2026 to Bring Global Industry Leaders to Macao

The International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC) is gearing up to host its prestigious...

27/11/2025

Higher Nut Intake Linked to Lower CVD and IHD Mortality

A recent study has found that higher intakes of total nuts and tree nuts are...

26/11/2025

Food Safety Update

EU: Expiry Date of Magnesium Phosphide and Aluminum Phosphide Postponed The European Commission has published...

26/11/2025

Sustainability Update

COP30 Delivers Climate Action Agenda in Brazil The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)...

26/11/2025

Crop Reports

Prune Crop Update & Outlook

The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. Chile. Chile Prunes...

12/11/2025

Peanut Crop Update & Outlook

The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. China. According to...

12/11/2025

Hazelnut Crop Update & Outlook

The information contained herein was prepared between September and October 2025. Türkiye. At the time...

12/11/2025

Almond Crop Update & Outlook

The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. USA. As of...

12/11/2025

Macadamias Global Statistical Review

The information contained herein was prepared between mid-January and mid-March 2025. South Africa. According to Macadamias...

13/03/2025

Hazelnuts Global Statistical Review

The information contained herein was prepared between mid-January and February 2025. Türkiye. The Black Sea Exporters...

13/03/2025

Walnuts Global Statistical Review

The information contained herein was prepared between mid-January and February 2025. China. The early crop...

12/03/2025

Raisins, Sultanas and Currants Global Statistical Review

The information contained herein was prepared between mid-January and February 2025. Türkiye. As reported by...

12/03/2025

Prunes Global Statistical Review

The information contained herein was prepared between mid-September and October 2024. USA. The California Prune...

12/11/2024

Pistachios Global Statistical Review

The information contained herein was prepared between September and October 2024. USA. Total shipments at...

12/11/2024

News Briefs

April 2026 News Brief

Watch our new monthly video series, INC News Recap   Trade & Tariff Update USA:...

28/04/2026

November 2025 News Brief

Registration for the INC Congress in Macao Is Now Open! Register Today! Lock in the...

01/12/2025

October 2025 News Brief

INC Leadership Attends Global Events This autumn, INC leadership participated in two major international industry...

03/11/2025

September 2025 News Brief

Shine at the INC Congress in Macao, 2026 Be part of the premier gathering of...

29/09/2025

July 2025 News Brief

Nut Industry Gathers in Ningbo for the 18th China International Tree Nuts Conference INC actively...

06/08/2025

June 2025 News Brief

Driving Progress with the INC Sustainability Certification! The flagship initiative of the INC Sustainability Institute...

30/06/2025

May 2025 News Brief

New INC Chairman Elected Ashok Krishen to serve as Chairman of the INC, leading its...

04/06/2025

April 2025 News Brief

Are You Ready for the INC Congress? #NutfruitCongress COUNTDOWN! Over 1,500 CEOs, business owners, and...

24/04/2025

March 2025 News Brief

INC Confirms Congress Keynote Speaker: Toni Nadal “Building a Champion’s Mindset: Lessons From the Court”...

01/04/2025

February 2025 News Brief

INC Pavilion Shines at Gulfood 2025 Showcasing the Global Nut and Dried Fruit Industry 26...

06/03/2025

Tariffs

INC Tariff Report & Updates

Iran: US Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports After Failed Peace Talks Following the breakdown of...

15/04/2026

INC Provides Input on First Draft of Codex Code of Practice on Ochratoxin A

As noted previously, the INC is taking part in a Codex Alimentarius electronic working group...

08/04/2026

INC Tariff Report & Updates

Australia-EU: Implications of Free Trade Deal for Australian Tree Nuts The Australian government has published...

08/04/2026

INC Tariff Report & Updates

Iran: Hostilities Threaten Fertilizer Supplies; Food Exports Banned Until Further Notice Shipping disruptions in the...

26/03/2026

INC Tariff Report & Updates

Iran: Shipping Disruptions Continue at Strait of Hormuz Hostilities in Iran continue to disrupt cargo...

10/03/2026

INC Tariff Report & Updates

USA: Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs; Trump Announces New 15% Global Baseline Rate On...

25/02/2026

INC Tariff Report & Updates

EU: Countermeasures on US Nuts and Dried Fruits Suspended; Work on Trade Agreement to Continue...

11/02/2026

INC Tariff Report & Updates

India-EU: Free Trade Deal On January 27, 2026, India and the EU concluded negotiations on...

03/02/2026

INC Tariff Report & Updates

EU: Autonomous Duty Suspension Affecting Dried Cranberries The Official Journal of the European Union has...

07/01/2026

INC Attends 2025 Meeting of Türkiye-EU Cooperation Scheme on Hazelnuts

On November 24, the INC attended the 2025 online meeting of the Türkiye-EU Cooperation Scheme...

26/11/2025

Health & Nutrition

New 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...

15/04/2026

Regular Nut Consumption Linked to Sperm Quality

A recent study published in the journal Andrology found that eating nuts regularly is associated...

08/04/2026

Almonds May Provide Cognitive and Metabolic Benefits in People With Prediabetes

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that daily almond consumption for...

08/04/2026

New Study Links Peanut Consumption to Improved Brain Blood Flow and Memory

A new clinical trial published in the journal Clinical Nutrition has found that eating peanuts...

12/11/2025

Nighttime Pistachio Consumption May Alter Gut Microbial Composition

12 weeks of eating pistachios before bedtime altered the stool microbiota diversity of adults with...

01/09/2025

Study Finds Replacing Snacks With Pecans Boosts Healthy Nutrient Intake

Daily pecan consumption improved fatty acid profile and dietary quality in adults at risk for...

01/09/2025

Research Shows Walnuts May Help Reduce Inflammation and Colon Cancer Risk

A compound produced after walnut consumption was linked to healthier colon tissue A recent study...

18/06/2025

Study Finds Pecans Improve Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight Adults

Eating 57 grams of pecans daily had a positive impact on heart and metabolic health...

18/06/2025

Pecans May Improve Lipoprotein Profiles and Insulin Resistance Markers in Adults at Cardiometabolic Risk

Eating two handfuls of pecans instead of usual snacks shows promise for reducing risk markers...

21/05/2025

New Review Highlights How Nut Consumption Influences Gene Expression for Better Health

Nuts may help regulate genes linked to inflammation, oxidative stress, and cardiovascular well-being A recent...

21/05/2025

Sustainability

Sustainability Update

COP30 Delivers Climate Action Agenda in Brazil The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)...

26/11/2025

Sustainability Update: October 2025

EU: Implementation of Deforestation Regulation to Be Delayed Another Year The European Commission intends to...

12/10/2025

Sustainability Update: September 2025

EU: Recommendation on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting for SMEs  In July, the European Commission adopted a...

10/09/2025

Sustainability Update: July 2025

GRI: Launch of New Climate Change and Energy Standards In June 2025, the Global Reporting...

24/07/2025

Sustainability Update: June 2025

EU: Commission Withdraws Green Claims Proposal On June 20, 2025, the European Commission announced its...

26/06/2025

Sustainability Update: May 2025

Türkiye-Georgia: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Update The hazelnuts round table at the INC Congress in...

28/05/2025

Sustainability Update: April 2025

EU: Parliament Votes to Delay Application of Due Diligence and Sustainability Reporting Rules On April...

09/04/2025

Sustainability Update: March 2025

EU: Commission Presents Vision for Agriculture and Food In February 2025, the European Commission has...

12/03/2025

Sustainability Update: February 2025

Argentina: UN-Funded Project to Improve Raisin Quality Through Sustainable Biocontrol The National University of San...

11/02/2025

Sustainability Update: January 2025

Australia: AU$2 Million in Funding Awarded to Optimize Hazelnut Production Charles Sturt University is leading...

15/01/2025