Global Leaders Gather at INC Congress to Shape the Future of Nuts and Dried Fruits

Key challenges include unpredictable weather impacting crop yields, price pressures, uncertainty, and tariffs. Trends included rising consumer demand for healthy, sustainable, and affordable foods. Demand is also growing for clean labels, traceability, and eco-conscious packaging. Key challenges include unpredictable weather impacting crop yields, price pressures, uncertainty, and tariffs. Trends included rising consumer demand for healthy, sustainable, and affordable foods. Demand is also...

Key challenges include unpredictable weather impacting crop yields, price pressures, uncertainty, and tariffs. Trends included rising consumer demand for healthy, sustainable, and affordable foods. Demand is also growing for clean labels, traceability, and eco-conscious packaging.

A milestone of the congress was the launch of the INC Sustainability Certification, presented by INC Executive Director Goretti Guasch. Designed for INC members, the certification reinforces verified sustainability efforts and enhances supply chain transparency, key factors in meeting rising consumer and retailer expectations.

Other key moments included Toni Nadal, long-time coach of tennis legend Rafa Nadal, who delivered a keynote, "Building a Champion's Mindset," focusing on resilience and growth through adversity. The Nutrition Research Seminar shared scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of nuts and dried fruits, while a panel on Contracts and Consequences addressed legal topics for the industry.

The INC also honored excellence. Mercadona received the Corporate Golden Nut Award, Restaurant, Disfrutar was recognized for Excellence in Gastronomy, and Dr. David Baer of the USDA was awarded for Excellence in Research.

During the congress, the INC saw a transition in leadership from Mr. Michael Waring, MWT Foods, Australia to new Chairman, Mr. Ashok Krishen, ofi, Singapore. Mr. Krishen outlined his key priorities for the future, emphasizing:

"It's a privilege to be the new Chairman of the INC. Looking forward, our three key priorities are to continuously increase consumption, promote the health benefits of nuts and dried fruits and to pioneer sustainability in the sector!"

The congress concluded with a shared commitment to the growth of the industry.

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