INC Tariff Report & Updates
China Halts Port Fees on US-Linked Vessels for a Year According to Reuters, China announced on November 10 that it will waive port fees on US-linked ships for the next year. The decision follows Washington’s move to suspend penalties targeting China’s shipping and shipbuilding industries, according to the Ministry of Transport. The measure reflects commitments […]
Prune Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. Chile. Chile Prunes reports on-schedule flowering for the 2026 crop, with no frosts but low water reserves. The 2025 crop showed good volumes and quality, with China as the main destination, underscoring both opportunities on that market and the need for diversification. USA. […]
Peanut Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. China. According to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report dated September 26, 2025, production 2025/26 was projected at 18.8 million metric tons (in-shell basis), slightly higher than the previous season. This increase reflects expanded planting not only in the traditional producing provinces of […]
Hazelnut Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between September and October 2025. Türkiye. At the time of reporting, the Turkish hazelnut market was characterized by uncertainty, with the crop outcome still subject to varying projections. The 2025 crop is estimated below earlier expectations due to drought in western regions that had reduced yields, cracking results, and […]
Almond Crop Update & Outlook
The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. USA. As of this report, the industry was facing uncertainty over the size of this year’s crop. The USDA NASS Objective Estimate projected a 3.0 billion lbs. (1.36 million metric ton) crop. However, according to the September Almond Board of California Position Report, […]
October 2025 News Brief
INC Leadership Attends Global Events This autumn, INC leadership participated in two major international industry events: the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous in Hanoi and Portugal Nuts in Lisbon. Their presence underscored the INC’s ongoing commitment to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange on industry trends and data across the global nut and dried fruit sector. […]
INC Leadership Attends Global Events
This autumn, INC leadership took part in two international industry events: the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous in Hanoi and Portugal Nuts in Lisbon. The INC’s participation reflected its continued engagement in sector-wide discussions on industry trends to facilitate the sustainable growth of the industry. Ashok Krishen, INC Chairman, Honored with VINACAS Heritage Award at […]
INC Tariff Report & Updates
USA-China: Trump Cuts China Tariffs to 10% After Xi Summit As reported by Reuters, US President Donald Trump announced the United States will lower tariffs on Chinese goods from 20% to 10% following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. According to Trump, the summit produced several key agreements, including China’s commitment to […]
Nickel ML for Pecans Back Under Review
Recently, the INC participated in a joint FRUCOM-CEEREAL event in Brussels, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV. One of the key topics addressed was the maximum level (ML) for nickel in pecans. The current limit, set at 3.5 µg/kg as of July 1, 2025, was established due to […]
INC Joins High-Level EU Talks on Sustainability, Food Safety, and Trade Risks
On October 1, 2025, the INC attended a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV. Organized by FRUCOM-CEEREAL, the event convened around 90 participants from 16 countries representing the nut, dried fruit, and breakfast cereal sectors. Key discussions centered on current EU policy priorities and […]