INC’s Full CCPR57 Report: Industry Members Invited to Give Feedback
The INC participated in the 57th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR57), which was held in Beijing, China, from September 7-12, 2026. INC members are invited to review the CCPR Schedules and Priority Lists of Pesticides and let us know if any compounds scheduled for upcoming review are of particular importance to […]
New Opportunity! INC Pavilion Opens at Natural Products Expo West
Secure Your Spot at the INC Pavilion From March 3–6, 2027, the INC will bring its first co-exhibitor Pavilion to Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim Convention Center, California, with an 80 m² presence in Hall D – Natural & Specialty Food and limited space available for a select group of exclusive co-exhibitors. Designed as a hub for […]
INC Academia: Last Days with Early Bird Pricing
Enroll now and secure your place at the best available rate INC Academia 2026 is already underway, with participants progressing through their learning journey and gaining valuable insights into the nut and dried fruit industry. Some participants are already well into their courses, while others are still waiting to get started. Could you be next? […]
Exclusive INC Networking Reception at SIAL Paris 2026
The INC is pleased to invite you to its exclusive Networking Reception at SIAL Paris 2026 Join us for an evening of relaxed networking, good conversation, and connections with fellow INC members and industry professionals. Enjoy a selection of drinks, premium nuts and dried fruits while taking the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new […]
INC Congress: Sponsorship Opportunities Are Filling Fast
Secure high-profile visibility at the leading global event for the nut and dried fruit industry, May 5–7, 2027 Planning is already underway for INC Congress 2027 in Rio de Janeiro, taking place May 5–7 and expected to bring more than 1,200 nut and dried fruit professionals worldwide. As the industry’s leading global gathering, Congress is […]
African Cashew Producers Push for Greater Local Processing and Policy Alignment
African cashew-producing countries are seeking to retain more value from the crop through local processing, stronger regulation and greater coordination. At a recent conference in Accra, Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture said that Africa produces around 58% of the world’s raw cashew nuts but processes only about 20% of the crop, according to the […]
Türkiye Completes 2026 Hazelnut Field Studies on Pest-Control Effectiveness
Türkiye’s Black Sea Agricultural Research Institute completed its 2026 branch-cage field studies in hazelnut orchards on September 18. The work was conducted with provincial and district agriculture authorities across Samsun, Ordu, Giresun and Trabzon. The studies covered 18 hazelnut orchards across the four provinces and evaluated the field effects of pest-control measures applied during the […]
Türkiye Sets September 28 as First Export Loading Date for 2026 Dried Fig Crop
Türkiye has set September 28, 2026, as the first loading and export date for the new dried fig crop, according to an announcement from the Southeastern Anatolia Exporters’ Associations based on information from the Ministry of Trade’s Aegean Customs and Foreign Trade Regional Directorate. From September 28, member companies and customs brokers will be able […]
UK Moves Forward With Plans to Modernize Food-Safety Regulation
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board agreed on September 16, 2026, to move forward with the design of reforms under its Future of Food Regulation program. The proposals are intended to strengthen local enforcement while introducing a more consistent national approach to the oversight of the largest food businesses. The planned model includes improved […]
UK Advances Preparations for Potential UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) published an update on September 15, 2026, on its preparations for a potential UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement. The FSA said negotiations between the UK and EU are at an advanced stage while implementation planning, stakeholder engagement and readiness work continue. The FSA is preparing systems, processes and legislative […]