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EU: Council Approves Negotiating Mandate on Simplifying Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Requirements
On June 25, 2025, EU member states’ representatives agreed on the Council’s negotiating mandate on simplifying sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost EU competitiveness. The proposal, which forms part of

EU: Commission Withdraws Green Claims Proposal
On June 20, 2025, the European Commission announced its intention to withdraw its Green Claims proposal, as reported by Euronews. This surprise decision marks the latest withdrawal of a major Green

INC Sustainability Certification: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Business
For the nut and dried fruit industry, sustainability isn’t a trend, it’s a strategic priority. That’s why the INC launched the INC Sustainability Institute: a global platform helping to raise

Türkiye-Georgia: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Update
The hazelnuts round table at the INC Congress in Mallorca featured interesting updates on efforts in Türkiye and Georgia to mitigate the threat of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB).

USA: Researchers Generate Comprehensive Pistachio Genome Sequence
Researchers from the University of California, Davis have generated the most comprehensive genome sequence of the pistachio ever published. The findings from their study could allow plant breeders to create better and

EU: Parliament Votes to Delay Application of Due Diligence and Sustainability Reporting Rules.
On April 3, 2025, the European Parliament voted to postpone the application dates for new EU laws on due diligence and sustainability reporting requirements. The Parliament’s vote comes after the Council approved its negotiating