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INC-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:...
28/04/2026New 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...
15/04/2026Regular Nut Consumption Linked to Sperm Quality
A recent study published in the journal Andrology found that eating nuts regularly is associated...
08/04/2026Almonds 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...
08/04/2026INC 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...
02/12/2025November 2025 News Brief
Registration for the INC Congress in Macao Is Now Open! Register Today! Lock in the...
01/12/2025Industry News
US Legislative Proposal Introduces Emergency Assistance Framework for Specialty Crops
A group of US senators has introduced the Cultivating Horticultural Innovation in Local Economies (CHILE) Act,...
02/07/2026EU Tariff Framework Finalized for US Dried Fruits and Tree Nuts
EU Tariff Framework Finalized for US Dried Fruits and Tree Nuts Following formal adoption by the Council...
02/07/2026Fertilizer Flows Resume, but Supply Relief Remains Gradual
Fertilizer Flows Resume, but Supply Relief Remains Gradual Fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz...
02/07/2026Codex Requests Comments on Recommended Pesticide MRLs
Codex Alimentarius has issued circular letter CL 2026/30-PR inviting Codex members and observers to comment on the...
25/06/2026Council of the EU Formally Adopts Tariff Regulation: 0% on US Dried Fruits and Quota for US Tree Nuts
On June 25, 2026, the Council of the European Union formally adopted legislation implementing the tariff elements...
25/06/2026Oil Prices Fall as US-Iran Talks Ease Immediate Supply Concerns
Oil prices fell on June 22 after signs of progress emerged from US-Iran talks in...
25/06/2026Provisional Enforcement of EU MOAH MLs
Provisional Enforcement of EU MOAH MLs As noted in a previous INC update, in May...
18/06/2026European Parliament Passes Tariff Regulation: 0% on US Dried Fruits and Quota for US Tree Nuts
European Parliament Passes Tariff Regulation: 0% on US Dried Fruits and Quota for US Tree...
18/06/2026ECB Raises Rates by 25 bps as Inflation Pressures Persist Despite Weakening Growth Outlook
ECB Raises Rates by 25 bps as Inflation Pressures Persist Despite Weakening Growth Outlook The...
18/06/2026US Senate Agriculture Committee to Release Farm Bill Draft in June; Specialty Crops and Tree Nuts Covered
The US Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to release its version of the Farm, Food,...
11/06/2026Crop 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
EU Tariff Framework Finalized for US Dried Fruits and Tree Nuts
EU Tariff Framework Finalized for US Dried Fruits and Tree Nuts Following formal adoption by the Council...
02/07/2026Council of the EU Formally Adopts Tariff Regulation: 0% on US Dried Fruits and Quota for US Tree Nuts
On June 25, 2026, the Council of the European Union formally adopted legislation implementing the tariff elements...
25/06/2026European Parliament Passes Tariff Regulation: 0% on US Dried Fruits and Quota for US Tree Nuts
European Parliament Passes Tariff Regulation: 0% on US Dried Fruits and Quota for US Tree...
18/06/2026EU Suspends Customs Tariffs on Nitrogen-Based Fertilizers for One Year
EU Suspends Customs Tariffs on Nitrogen-Based Fertilizers for One Year On May 22, 2026, the...
11/06/2026INC Tariff Report & Updates
Iran: US Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports After Failed Peace Talks Following the breakdown of...
15/04/2026INC 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...
08/04/2026INC Tariff Report & Updates
Australia-EU: Implications of Free Trade Deal for Australian Tree Nuts The Australian government has published...
08/04/2026INC Tariff Report & Updates
Iran: Hostilities Threaten Fertilizer Supplies; Food Exports Banned Until Further Notice Shipping disruptions in the...
26/03/2026INC Tariff Report & Updates
Iran: Shipping Disruptions Continue at Strait of Hormuz Hostilities in Iran continue to disrupt cargo...
10/03/2026INC Tariff Report & Updates
USA: Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs; Trump Announces New 15% Global Baseline Rate On...
25/02/2026Health & Nutrition
Almonds 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...
15/04/2026Regular Nut Consumption Linked to Sperm Quality
A recent study published in the journal Andrology found that eating nuts regularly is associated...
08/04/2026Almonds 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...
08/04/2026Legume and Nut Intake Associated With Better and Longer Sleep
A recent study published in Food & Function found that eating more legumes and nuts...
25/02/2026Sustainability
Sustainability Update
COP30 Delivers Climate Action Agenda in Brazil The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)...
26/11/2025Sustainability Update: October 2025
EU: Implementation of Deforestation Regulation to Be Delayed Another Year The European Commission intends to...
12/10/2025Sustainability Update: September 2025
EU: Recommendation on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting for SMEs In July, the European Commission adopted a...
10/09/2025Sustainability Update: July 2025
GRI: Launch of New Climate Change and Energy Standards In June 2025, the Global Reporting...
24/07/2025Sustainability Update: June 2025
EU: Commission Withdraws Green Claims Proposal On June 20, 2025, the European Commission announced its...
26/06/2025Sustainability Update: May 2025
Türkiye-Georgia: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Update The hazelnuts round table at the INC Congress in...
28/05/2025Sustainability Update: April 2025
EU: Parliament Votes to Delay Application of Due Diligence and Sustainability Reporting Rules On April...
09/04/2025Sustainability Update: March 2025
EU: Commission Presents Vision for Agriculture and Food In February 2025, the European Commission has...
12/03/2025Sustainability Update: February 2025
Argentina: UN-Funded Project to Improve Raisin Quality Through Sustainable Biocontrol The National University of San...
11/02/2025Sustainability Update: January 2025
Australia: AU$2 Million in Funding Awarded to Optimize Hazelnut Production Charles Sturt University is leading...
15/01/2025