USA: Food Waste Reduction Alliance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new partnership with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA).

European Trade Meeting

INC participated at the European Trade Meeting organized by the Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V., on November 22, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany. This year, the meeting focused on Realizing Trade 4.0, trade conflicts, US and Chinese trade policies, blockchain and sustainability.

USA: MRLs Update

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established new tolerances for residues of tebuconazole and propyzamide in or on multiple commodities.

US-China: Latest Tariff Information

On October 11, 2019, the United States and China reached an agreement for a trade deal which would be signed by the end of November or December, 2019. This post provides an overview of the latest tariffs’ movements made by both countries.

FRUCOM Open Discussion Round

INC attended the Open Discussion Round and Dinner of the European Federation of the Trade in Dried Fruit & Edible Nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery products, Spices, Honey (FRUCOM) on November 21, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany.

Kenya: Macadamia Nuts, Standards

The Kenya Bureau of Standards notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft East African Standards (DEAS) for raw macadamia kernels and roasted macadamia kernels.

Kenya: Cashew Butter, Standards

The Kenya Bureau of Standards notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft East African Standards (DEAS) 1003:2019 Cashew Butter — Specification.