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INC Sustainability Certification: Webinar Series

Join the webinar for your region On July 1, the INC held its first regional...

10/07/2026

INC Academia: Enrollment Now Open

Early-bird rates available Enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 edition of the INC Academia,...

09/07/2026

INC Congress: Round Table Presentations

Sessions from Macao now available for all members All Round Table sessions from the INC Congress in...

08/07/2026

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...

08/07/2026

Save the Date: INC Sustainability Certification Program Webinar Series

The INC is pleased to announce the INC Sustainability Certification Program Webinar Series, a global...

25/06/2026

1,300+ 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...

19/05/2026

INC Launches New Website and Brand Identity

Just before the 2026 INC Congress in Macao, the INC unveiled its new brand identity...

07/05/2026

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

Industry News

Seed 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

Peanut Promoted as Water Efficient Alternative to Maize in India

Scientists from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) are promoting spring peanut as a more sustainable and...

16/07/2026

El Niño Weakens Monsoon Conditions in Parts of India

India is facing weaker monsoon conditions linked to the El Niño weather pattern, with authorities...

16/07/2026

California 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...

16/07/2026

Drought 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...

16/07/2026

Public 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...

16/07/2026

EU 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...

16/07/2026

Guidance Document on EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force in February will apply from August...

15/07/2026

EU Greenwashing Directive to Apply From September 27, 2026

The new Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (Directive (EU) 2024/825) will apply from September...

15/07/2026

US Senate Agriculture Committee Publishes Draft Text of Farm Bill

US Senate Agriculture Committee Publishes Draft Text of Farm Bill The chairman of the US...

12/07/2026

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

South Africa and China Move Towards Stronger Trade Cooperation

South Africa and China are expected to strengthen trade relations through new regulatory agreements, with...

03/07/2026

Indonesia-EU Trade Agreement Progresses Towards Ratification

On June 29, 2026, the European Commission presented its proposals on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)...

03/07/2026

EU 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...

02/07/2026

Brazil 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...

02/07/2026

India 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...

02/07/2026

Council 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...

25/06/2026

European 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...

18/06/2026

EU 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...

11/06/2026

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

Health & 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...

02/07/2026

American 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...

02/07/2026

Updated 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...

02/07/2026

Study Links Higher Nut Intake to Lower Dementia Risk

An analysis pooling data from three long-running cohort studies suggests that eating more nuts may...

02/07/2026

Walnuts May Help Support Healthy Brain Aging

A new study published in Food Science and Human Wellness adds to the growing evidence that walnuts...

02/07/2026

Scientific 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...

02/07/2026

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

Legume and Nut Intake Associated With Better and Longer Sleep

A recent study published in Food & Function found that eating more legumes and nuts...

25/02/2026

Sustainability

Seed 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

Peanut Promoted as Water Efficient Alternative to Maize in India

Scientists from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) are promoting spring peanut as a more sustainable and...

16/07/2026

El Niño Weakens Monsoon Conditions in Parts of India

India is facing weaker monsoon conditions linked to the El Niño weather pattern, with authorities...

16/07/2026

California 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...

16/07/2026

Drought 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...

16/07/2026

Public 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...

16/07/2026

EU 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...

16/07/2026

Guidance Document on EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force in February will apply from August...

15/07/2026

EU Greenwashing Directive to Apply From September 27, 2026

The new Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (Directive (EU) 2024/825) will apply from September...

15/07/2026

Sustainability Update

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

26/11/2025