India’s Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on US Almonds Comes into Force

The notification was published by the Gazette of India on September 5 India’s retaliatory tariffs on US almonds have been removed as of September 6, 2023, according to a notification published the previous day in the Gazette of India. The tariff rates have therefore returned to 35 Rs./kg for in-shell almonds and 100 Rs./kg for […]

INC Pavilion: Gulfood 2024

INC Pavilion: Gulfood 2024 19-23 Feb, Dubai, UAE Gulfood 2024, the international leading trade fair for flavors, techniques, and food sustainability will take place February 19-23, 2024. Gulfood 2024 will cover all innovations and developments related to tools, services, and equipment. The social features of the event will produce a unique ecosystem that will establish […]

INC Pavilion: Anuga 2023

INC Pavilion: Anuga 2023 7-11 Oct, Cologne, Germany Hosted every two years Anuga is the leading global trade fair for the food and beverage industry. The event provides numerous sources of inspiration across more than 280,000 sqm of exhibition area embracing pioneering trending topics, and, of course, great business opportunities. To apply you must be […]

14th Asian Congress of Nutrition

14th Asian Congress of Nutrition 14-17 Sept, Chengdu, China The INC-Sponsored Symposium: Nut Consumption and the Prevention of Prevalent Diseases/Conditions will take place September 16 between 1 pm – 2.30 pm 2023 in Chengdu. Saturday, September 16, 1:00-2:30 pm Room 408B, Tianfu International Convention Center, Chengdu For more information, See Here

August 2023 News Brief

India’s Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on US Almonds Comes into Force The notification was published by the Gazette of India on September 5 India’s retaliatory tariffs on US almonds have been removed as of September 6, 2023, according to a notification published the previous day in the Gazette of India. The tariff rates have therefore […]

9th International Macadamia Symposium

9th International Macadamia Symposium 19-21 Sept, South Africa The International Macadamia Symposium will take place from 19 to 21 September 2023 in Zimbali, South Africa. This year’s symposium offers a chance to explore the science behind these delicious nuts and their potential in the global market. With sessions covering topics such as cultivation, processing, product offerings, […]

INC Participates in China International Tree Nuts Conference

The delegation included four members of the INC Executive Committee The INC participated in the 2023 China International Tree Nuts Conference from August 2-4 in Hangzhou, China. Now in its 16th year, this well-known industry event is organized by the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products […]

California Walnut Industry Gears Up for Favorable 2023 Crop

The new crop and market environment are significantly different from last season According to the California Walnut Commission & Board, the California walnut industry is gearing up for a stellar 2023 harvest and shipping season after several years of drought, record-low grower returns, COVID-disrupted markets with supply chain challenges, and a devastating heat wave in […]

Food Safety Update: August 2023

EFSA Proposes New MRLs for Flupyradifurone and DFA On July 12, 2023, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing maximum residue levels and setting of import tolerances for flupyradifurone and its metabolite difluoroacetic acid (DFA) in various plant commodities, including grapefruits, macadamias, apricots, plums, cranberries and […]

Latest Trade News and Agreements: August 2023

China: New Quality Standard for Nuts China’s General Quality Standard for Nut and Seed Food, issued on July 11, 2022, by the State Administration for Market Regulation, went into effect on August 1, 2023, according to a USDA GAIN report released on July 20, 2023. The new standard, which replaces the General Standard for Roasted […]