2nd Meeting of UNECE Working Group on Dates

As noted previously, the INC is taking part in an electronic working group, convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), tasked with revising the UNECE Agricultural Quality Standard for Dates. The group held its second online meeting on February 2, 2026. Topics discussed included moisture content limits and the definition of the […]

2nd Meeting of UNECE Working Group on Dates

As noted previously, the INC is taking part in an electronic working group, convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), tasked with revising the UNECE Agricultural Quality Standard for Dates. The group held its second online meeting on February 2, 2026. Topics discussed included moisture content limits and the definition of the […]

Early Introduction and Other Characteristics in Children With Suspected Severe Peanut or Tree Nut Allergy: Finnish Cohort

Aim: Peanut and tree nut allergies are leading causes of food-induced anaphylaxis in children. We aimed to examine early introduction and allergic characteristics in children with suspected severe peanut and/or tree nut allergy. Methods: Children aged 3-16 years with suspected severe peanut and/or tree nut allergy were recruited from Tampere University Hospital, Finland. Eligibility was […]

Food Safety Update

EU: Turkish Pistachios and US Pistachios Shipped via Türkiye Subject to 50% Aflatoxin Checks On January 28, 2026, the European Commission published an implementing regulation concerning the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries. Among other measures, the regulation increases aflatoxin […]

INC Tariff Report & Updates

EU: Countermeasures on US Nuts and Dried Fruits Suspended; Work on Trade Agreement to Continue On February 5, 2026, the European Commission adopted an implementing regulation extending the suspension of EU countermeasures on a wide range of US imports, including nuts and dried fruits, until August 6, 2026. Originally imposed in July 2025 in response […]

Labeling Update

EU: Council Backs Commission’s Organic Production Proposal; Public Consultation Open On January 26, 2026, the Council of the European Union met in its agriculture and fisheries configuration. Among other topics, the ministers discussed the European Commission’s proposal to update and simplify the rules on organic production. The Council welcomed the Commission’s proposal and backed plans […]

January 2026 News Brief

​Watch our new monthly video series, INC News Recap Trade & Tariff Update INC Issues Global Position Statement on Tariffs to Champion Free Trade for Nuts and Dried Fruits 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 […]

INC Tariff Report & Updates

India-EU: Free Trade Deal On January 27, 2026, India and the EU concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement that will be the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. The deal will enable greater market integration between the world’s 4th and 2nd largest economies. India will gain preferential access to the EU market […]

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, […]