A Snapshot of Global Economic Conditions Shaping Global Trade

Trump-Xi Summit Fails to Yield Breakthrough on Tariffs The summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on May 14-15, 2026, did not lead to any new tariff agreements, according to a recent report by Oxford Economics. Given the lack of a significant breakthrough during Trump’s visit to China, Oxford Economics left […]

Prepare for El Niño

Fueled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of extreme weather over the coming months. A new El Niño/La Niña Update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicates an 80% likelihood of an El Niño event during […]

Regulatory News Affecting the Nut and Dried Fruit Trade

EU: Update on Timing of Increased Nickel ML in Pecans As noted in previous INC updates, the European Commission is working on raising the maximum level (ML) for nickel in pecans from 3.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg. According to FRUCOM, due to internal delays, a vote to amend the ML will not be possible in June […]

Updates on Policies Shaping Import and Export Conditions in Key Markets

Brazil-USA: Trump Administration Proposes 25% Tariff on Brazilian Goods On June 1, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed a 25% tariff on many imports from Brazil, after determining that the country had engaged in unfair trade practices in multiple areas, ranging from digital trade to deforestation. The proposal is being put forth […]

INC Launches New Website and Brand Identity

Just before the 2026 INC Congress in Macao, the INC unveiled its new brand identity and website. The initiative was not simply about introducing a new logo or enhancing the organization’s digital presence; it was about creating a visual identity that reflects the INC’s mission and strategic priorities. Over the past years, the INC mission […]

Microencapsulation of bioactive compounds from peanut residues: stability study and application in yogurt

Background: Peanut skin, a byproduct of peanut processing, is a rich source of phenolic compounds (520.65 mgGAE (100 g)-1 d.b.) with strong antioxidant capacity, but which remains underutilized. The direct incorporation of phenolic extracts into dairy products is challenging, due to their instability during processing and storage and possible interactions that may affect product quality. […]

2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Poor diet quality is strongly associated with elevated cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality risk. This American Heart Association scientific statement for food-based cardiovascular health optimization and cardiovascular disease risk reduction guidance summarizes available evidence and provides contextual guidance for the key features of heart-healthy dietary patterns. It enumerates collateral benefits of adopting a heart-healthy dietary […]