Gulfood Dubai 2026: Our Biggest INC Pavilion Ever
VIEW THE PHOTOS ON FLICKR INC Pavilion, Gulfood – Event Highlights Gulfood Dubai 2026 has officially come to an end, and we are proud to say that this year’s edition was our biggest and most successful INC Pavilion to date at Gulfood. Throughout the week, members, exhibitors, and visitors came together to network, share insights, […]
A Year of Momentum & Innovation for the Global Nut & Dried Fruit Industry
WATCH THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS VIEW THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT 2025 was a year of momentum for the nut and dried fruit industry—marked by resilience, innovation, and global collaboration. As we celebrate our achievements together, we look ahead with renewed energy and a clear strategic direction. Discover the milestones, initiatives, and impact that shaped […]
INC Releases Global Position Statement on Tariffs to Support Members in Advocating for Free Trade in Nuts and Dried Fruits
VIEW STATEMENT The statement outlines the economic, environmental, health, and ethical drawbacks of tariffs, showing how they disrupt global supply chains, harm employment and small businesses, and undermine the role of nuts and dried fruits as sustainable, nutrient‑dense foods. It also explains how limited production regions make alternative sourcing difficult, meaning tariffs disproportionately affect the […]
INC Participates in UNECE Working Group on Dates
The INC is taking part in a new electronic working group, convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), tasked with revising the UNECE Agricultural Quality Standard for Dates. As background, at the June 2025 session of the UNECE Specialized Section on Standardization of Dry and Dried Produce, delegates reviewed a proposal to […]
INC Joins Codex Working Group on Acrylamide
The INC has joined a Codex Alimentarius electronic working group tasked with reviewing the Code of Practice for the Reduction of Acrylamide in Foods. As background, in 2025, the 18th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF18) agreed to re-establish the working group to propose revisions to the Code, noting that the […]
INC Participates in Codex Working Group on Ochratoxin A
The INC is taking part in a Codex Alimentarius electronic working group tasked with developing a code of practice aimed at preventing and reducing ochratoxin A (OTA) contamination in dried fruits, specifically raisins, dried apricots, dried figs, dried dates, and prunes. As background, at 18th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF18) in […]
Marketing Orders
USA: California Raisin Producers to Vote in Referendum on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Order The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule and referendum order proposing amendments to Marketing Order No. 989, which regulates the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California, and providing producers with the […]
Food Safety Update
EU: Food and Feed Safety Simplification Package The European Commission has published the proposals for its omnibus food and feed safety simplification package. The package includes, among others, the following proposed changes: Pesticides: Allows maximum residue levels MRLs that were set based on good agricultural practices in third countries or Codex maximum limits to be […]
Labeling Update
EU: Draft Amendments to Organic Products Regulation The European Commission has published its proposal to amend the EU Regulation on organic production and labeling of organic products. Among other changes, the proposal would: Allow the use of the products and substances available on the market for cleaning and disinfection for use in processing and storage. […]
INC Pavilion SIAL Paris
INC Pavilion SIAL Paris Paris, October 17-21, 2026 In October 2026, the INC will be participating at SIAL Paris, with its largest INC Pavilion to date. With Co-exhibitors from all over the globe, the INC Pavilion will be the epicenter of the nut and dried fruit industry in SIAL Paris. Come visit us and take the opportunity to explore new products, establish partnerships, and negotiate […]