CODEX: Maximum Level for Total Aflatoxins in Ready-to-Eat Peanuts

The 15th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF15), which was held in May 2022, agreed to re-establish the electronic working group (EWG) chaired by India and co-chaired by Senegal, to prepare a new proposal for a maximum level (ML) for total aflatoxins (AFT) in ready-to-eat (RTE) peanuts and an associated sampling […]

Hazelnuts Global Statistical Review

Türkiye After a successful harvest period, TL-based market pricing registered with about a 10% discount of the TMO reference price due to limited demand mostly from the EU. Meanwhile, TMO covered about 150,000+ metric tons from the market with less strict than usual buying criteria compared to the beginning of the season. By mid-January, TL-based […]

Walnuts Global Statistical Review

China The final receipt is estimated to be in line with the early forecast of 1.4 million metric tons. At the time of writing this report, local consumption was slower due to long-term quarantine. Exports, both in-shell and shelled, were down by over 30% and 40%, respectively, with prices 14% lower compared to the same […]

Almonds Global Statistical Review

USA (California) The January 2023 Almond Board of California Position Report shows receipts of 2.475 billion lbs. (approx. 1,123,000 metric tons) crop year-to-date (August through January), trailing the 2021/22 crop by 12.5% through the first six months. USDA receipts show an average inedible reject percentage of 2.1% which is up from previous crops. Total shipments […]

Labeling Update: March 2023

USA: Labeling of Plant-Based Drinks and Voluntary Nutrient Statements The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft recommendations for the industry on the naming of plant-based beverages that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk. The draft guidance also recommends voluntary nutrient statements for the labeling of some plant-based drinks. The deadline […]