Chile: Pistachios from USA

The Agriculture and Livestock Service of Chile notified the World Trade Organization of the draft establishing the phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of pistachios (Pistacia vera) from the United States of America.
 

Canada: Cyanide in Apricot Kernels

The Government of Canada has published Health Canada’s Proposal to Add Cyanide in Apricot Kernels to the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods (Reference Number: NOP/ADP C-2018-1).
 

BIOFACH 2019

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Consequences of Trade Turmoil for California Tree Nuts

Almonds, pistachios and walnuts generate about $10 billion annually, or about 20% of farm revenue in California.  A large portion of this revenue comes from exports. Recent US and foreign tariffs have raised costs, lowered demands and threatened revenue.  For California tree nut producers and marketers lost export markets mean lower prices.