Unlocking the Potential of West African Cashews: Challenges and Strategies for a Thriving Future

Krishanu Chakravarty Chief of Party, Prosper Cashew, West Africa Prosper Cashew, a project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and implemented by the international nonprofit TechnoServe, acts as a catalyst for the West African cashew sector. Mr. Chakravarty leads the formulation and execution of Prosper Cashew’s vision and strategy. West Africa, a burgeoning […]

Health Benefits of Pistachios

The scrumptious pistachio has a key role to play in a healthy diet. Packed with key nutrients, this unique nut is associated with countless health benefits, ranging from weight control to sleep quality and diabetes management. Read on to discover what science has revealed about the advantages of this tiny green powerhouse. Nutritional Composition Recent […]

INC Participates in China International Tree Nuts Conference

The trip bolstered the INC’s ongoing initiatives in China The INC participated in the 2024 China International Tree Nuts Conference on August 6-9 in Hangzhou, China. Now in its 17th 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 (CFNA). […]

Marketing Orders: August 2024

USA: Temporary Relaxation of Substandard and Maturity Dockage Requirements for California Raisins The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a final rule that adopts, without change, an interim final rule that temporarily changes the substandard and maturity dockage requirements for raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for raisins produced from […]

Labeling Update: August 2024

East Africa: Standards on Raw In-shell Macadamias, Cashew Flour and Peanut Flour Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda have notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the draft East African Standards on raw in-shell macadamias, cashew flour and peanut flour were adopted by the East African Community Council of Ministers on June 14, 2024.   […]

Food Safety Update: August 2024

FAO/WHO: Call for Data on Total Aflatoxins in Ready-to-Eat Peanuts On August 1, 2024, the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) issued a request for data on total aflatoxins in ready-to-eat peanuts. This announcement comes after the 17th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF17), held in Panama in April […]

Latest Trade News and Agreements: August 2024

Africa: Tripartite Free Trade Area Comes Into Effect On July 25, 2024, the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) came into effect, allowing 14 countries —Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Egypt, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe— to trade freely in a single commerce bloc. More information   China: Draft Standards for […]

Sustainability Update: August 2024

EU: FAQ Document on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive The European Commission has published a document addressing frequently asked questions about the recently adopted Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The document covers a wide range of topics related to the CSDDD, including the scope of the legislation, the timeline for application of the new […]