Crop Updates
USA: 2025 California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the official 2025 California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report on September 4, 2025. The 2025 California walnut production is forecasted at 710,000 short tons (644,101 metric tons), up 18% from 2024’s production of 603,000 short tons […]
INC Tariff Report & Updates
Trump Allows Tariff Exemptions for Some Nuts Under US Trade Deals US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 5 outlining the circumstances under which imports of certain nuts may enjoy tariff exemptions under trade deals with the US. An annex to the executive order contains a list of products “that cannot be […]
Food Safety Update: September 2025
EU: Simplification Omnibus on Food Safety The European Commission has published information about an upcoming simplification omnibus that it plans to adopt in the coming months. This initiative aims to reduce the administrative burden on member state authorities related to marketing authorizations of products. It will: accelerate access to the EU market for biocontrol substances […]
Labeling Update: September 2025
EU: Organics Update The EU has notified the World Trade Organization of a draft regulation that would make it possible to include products suspected of major, critical, or repetitive non-compliances affecting the integrity of organic or in-conversion products or production in the list of high-risk products, which are subject to more stringent import control. The […]
Sustainability Update: September 2025
EU: Recommendation on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting for SMEs In July, the European Commission adopted a recommendation on voluntary sustainability reporting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The recommendation presents a voluntary standard that will make it easier for SMEs that are not covered by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to respond to specific requests […]
INC Tariff Report & Updates
India Slashes Taxes on Consumption of Nuts and Dried Fruits India’s government has reduced taxes on the consumption of nuts and dried fruits from 12% to 5%, effective as of September 22. The move came as part of a broad overhaul of the country’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) that was intended to boost […]
Study Links Maternal Nut Consumption to Lower Risk-Taking in Children
Nut intake during pregnancy was associated with improved cognitive outcomes in children A recent study published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry found that higher nut intake during the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with less risky decision-making in preadolescent children. This population-based birth cohort study investigated the association between pregnant women’s consumption of […]
Study Finds Replacing Snacks With Pecans Boosts Healthy Nutrient Intake
Daily pecan consumption improved fatty acid profile and dietary quality in adults at risk for cardiometabolic diseases A study published recently in Current Developments in Nutrition explored how replacing typical snacks with pecans affected nutrient displacement and changes in food pattern component intake in adults at increased risk for cardiometabolic diseases. The study was a […]
New Study Links Nut Consumption to Brain and Gut Benefits
Eating nuts a few times a week may help preserve cognitive function through a healthier gut microbiome A new study published in Age and Ageing suggests that eating 3 to 7 servings of nuts per week may support cognitive health in older adults at risk of decline. This prospective study followed 747 older adults (aged […]
Nut Industry Gathers in Ningbo for the 18th China International Tree Nuts Conference
INC actively participated strengthening industry ties in China The nut industry gathered once again in China for the 18th China International Tree Nuts Conference, a key event in the international nut and dried fruit calendar. Organized by the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA), the […]