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New 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,...
09/07/2026INC Congress: Round Table Presentations
Sessions from Macao now available for all members All Round Table sessions from the INC Congress in...
08/07/2026Industry News
China Sets Out Plans to Accelerate Agricultural Modernization on State-Owned Farms
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs held a national conference on October 13, 2026,...
16/10/2026Hormuz Traffic Recovers to Post-War Highs as Attacks on Shipping Intensify
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in September reached its highest level since the war...
16/10/2026IMF Raises 2026 Global Growth Forecast but Warns Resilience Is “Under Strain”
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its October 2026 World Economic Outlook on October 13,...
16/10/2026USDA Finalizes Governance and Marketing-Policy Changes to the California Raisin Marketing Order
The Agricultural Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule...
16/10/2026USDA Moves California Almond Marketing Order Toward New Seasonal Credit Authority
The Agricultural Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a proposed rule...
16/10/2026Update on Increase of EU Nickel ML in Pecans
As noted previously, the European Commission has agreed internally to raise the maximum level (ML)...
15/10/2026European 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 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...
09/10/2026Crop 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 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...
08/10/2026Proposed US-China Tariff Framework Includes Various Tree Nuts and Dried Fruits
The United States and China advanced a new tariff framework on September 27, 2026, under...
08/10/2026South African Pecans Gain Trade Advantage in China as EU Nickel Rules Weigh on Shelled Exports
South Africa’s pecan industry is highly export-oriented, with more than 97% of its in-shell pecan...
24/09/2026EU Trade Liberalization Measures for Armenian Products Advance
The European Parliament adopted its first-reading position on September 15, 2026, on temporary trade-liberalization measures...
24/09/2026EU Public Consultation on Tariff Suspensions and Quotas Scheme
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the Autonomous Tariff Suspensions and Quotas...
24/09/2026EU Publishes New Union Customs Code
On September 21, 2026, the Official Journal of the European Union published a regulation establishing...
24/09/2026Health & Nutrition
Daily 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...
02/07/2026American 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...
02/07/2026Sustainability
European 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...
17/09/2026Andhra 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),...
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