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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
China International Tree Nuts Conference Brings Together Industry Leaders
The nut industry gathered once again in China for the 2026 China International Tree Nuts...
06/08/2026Replacing 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...
30/07/2026IMF: Global Economy Remains Resilient, But Inflation Remains a Concern
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the global economy remains resilient despite the shock from...
30/07/2026Seed 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...
16/07/2026Peanut Promoted as Water Efficient Alternative to Maize in India
Scientists from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) are promoting spring peanut as a more sustainable and...
16/07/2026El Niño Weakens Monsoon Conditions in Parts of India
India is facing weaker monsoon conditions linked to the El Niño weather pattern, with authorities...
16/07/2026California Allocates Funding to Support Managed Honeybee Health
California’s 2026-27 State Budget includes US$2.5 million in funding for the Managed Honeybee Health Program, according...
16/07/2026Drought Hardship Loans for Farm Businesses in Australia
The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is accepting applications for drought hardship loans of up to AU$250,000 for...
16/07/2026Public Consultation on Development of Guidelines on EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Rules
The European Commission is developing guidelines to support the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due...
16/07/2026EU Forced Labor Regulation Enforcement System Enters Into Force
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/903, effective May 17, 2026, establishes the system supporting the EU Forced Labor...
16/07/2026Crop 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
Replacing 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...
03/07/2026Indonesia-EU Trade Agreement Progresses Towards Ratification
On June 29, 2026, the European Commission presented its proposals on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)...
03/07/2026EU Tariff Framework Finalized for US Dried Fruits and Tree Nuts
Following formal adoption by the Council of the European Union on June 25, 2026, two regulations implementing...
02/07/2026Brazil Faces Prospect of “Stacked” Tariffs on Goods Exported to the US
The United States has proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil under Section 301...
02/07/2026India Pushes for Preferential Tariff Access in Trade Talks With US
India is seeking preferential tariff treatment as negotiations on an interim trade agreement with the...
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...
15/04/2026Health & 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
EU 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...
16/07/2026Peanut Promoted as Water Efficient Alternative to Maize in India
Scientists from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) are promoting spring peanut as a more sustainable and...
16/07/2026El Niño Weakens Monsoon Conditions in Parts of India
India is facing weaker monsoon conditions linked to the El Niño weather pattern, with authorities...
16/07/2026California Allocates Funding to Support Managed Honeybee Health
California’s 2026-27 State Budget includes US$2.5 million in funding for the Managed Honeybee Health Program, according...
16/07/2026Drought Hardship Loans for Farm Businesses in Australia
The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is accepting applications for drought hardship loans of up to AU$250,000 for...
16/07/2026Public Consultation on Development of Guidelines on EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Rules
The European Commission is developing guidelines to support the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due...
16/07/2026EU Forced Labor Regulation Enforcement System Enters Into Force
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/903, effective May 17, 2026, establishes the system supporting the EU Forced Labor...
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