INC Vancouver, May 8-10, 2024

Key findings

Over 1,200 professionals gathered in Vancouver for the 41st World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress, organized by the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC). This first-class event enabled an exchange of ideas on important industry topics.

Important highlights:

Tree nut production forecast: global tree nut production is expected to reach 6.2 million tons (on a kernel basis) in the 2024/25 season, an increase of 8% over 2023/24. Notable forecasts include:

Almonds: +22%
Hazelnuts: +20%
MacadamiasIncreases between 2% and 8%

Expected Dried fruit productionInitial estimates for 2024/25 assume a production of 3.4 million tons, which corresponds to an increase of 4 % compared to the previous season.

In addition to the focus on the individual products, the topic of sustainability was also in the spotlight. Our Managing Director, Miriam Gautier, emphasized the importance of good communication within the industry and developed the following key topics in a CSR panel as an opportunity for growth through consumer transparency.

Face the Regulatory jungle make: Navigate complex sustainability regulations, such as the upcoming CS3D and CSRD guidelines, with clear communication and compliance with country-specific requirements.

Invest in Trusting partnershipsn: Meet the increasing demand for supply chain transparency through certifications, especially at the farm level, to promote trust and meet regulatory sustainability standards.

Make Sustainability a top management issue: Ensure that top management is committed to sustainability strategies that are supported by comprehensive communication and documentation to ensure compliance and build consumer confidence.