INC Launches Sustainability Certification for Nut and Dried Fruit Industry

REUS, Spain — The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council launched its sustainability certification during the NUTS 2025 conference Oct. 13 at the INC headquarters in Reus, Spain. The launch marks the first sustainability certification designed exclusively for the global nut and dried fruit sector.

"For the nut and dried fruit industry and the INC, sustainability is a strategic priority,” INC Executive Director Goretti Guasch said. “While many existing certifications include sustainability components, none have been tailored to address the unique characteristics and challenges of this industry. This certification has been created by the industry, for the industry.”

The certification provides companies with a framework to prioritize actions, align with best practices and meet verified sustainability standards across environmental, social and governance dimensions, said INC.

"In today's world, sustainability is not a 'nice to have' — it is the right thing to do,” Ashok Krishen, INC chairman, said. “We are proud to pioneer and advance sustainable practices, ensuring our industry continues to grow responsibly and sustainably into the future."