BHP Mitsubishi Alliance suspended five metallurgical coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin for 24 hours after a collision at Peak Downs killed one worker and seriously injured another. The brief disruption supported coking coal futures, although analysts expect no fundamental change in longer-term supply.
Russian still and sparkling wine production fell by 12.6% and 14% year on year in the first half of 2026. Consumers bought less domestic wine while sales from Argentina, Chile, South Africa and Moldova recorded double-digit growth.
Mexican tortilla industry groups are preparing to withdraw from a federal agreement intended to stabilize consumer prices. Producers say promised financing, preferential corn supplies and enforcement against unfair competition have not materialized, while rising costs have prompted increases of 1–2 pesos per kilogram.
Poland became the largest buyer of Ukrainian skimmed milk powder in June 2026, taking almost 25% of Ukraine’s exports. First-half shipments remained below the previous year’s level, while the European Union regained its position as Ukraine’s main market.
Russian agricultural enterprises produced 1,112,500 tonnes of livestock and poultry for slaughter in June, 1.3% less than a year earlier, according to Rosstat data reported by Interfax. Poultry led the decline at -5.8%, while pork and cattle output rose. National herds continued to shrink.
Greek kefir sales reached €30.95 million in the 48 weeks through November 30, 2025, up 61% year on year. Growth continued in the first 12 weeks of 2026, while private-label products and expanding regional brands intensified competition.
Geestferkel GmbH has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings after falling pig and piglet prices collided with rising operating costs. The company employs 188 people and keeps about 21,900 sows and 3,000 finishing pigs across 23 German sites.
The United States imported nearly $500,000 of nuts from Russia in May, the highest monthly value recorded since 2013. The increase highlights continued activity in a small agricultural trade channel despite wider bilateral tensions.
Brent crude moved above $88 per barrel as military tensions between Iran and the United States intensified. Missile attacks, a warning from US President Donald Trump and concern about the Strait of Hormuz have increased the risk of higher costs for oil-importing countries, including India.
Larsen & Toubro will invest ₹5,000 crore over five years to manufacture EV motors, safety systems and connected-vehicle technology in Tamil Nadu. Its first mobility order covers 500,000 electric traction motors for a two-wheeler manufacturer over three years.
Wind and solar generation have overtaken fossil-fuel power in Germany, while wholesale electricity prices are frequently turning negative. Germany also intends to end coal-fired generation significantly earlier than initially planned, despite recent setbacks to its energy transition.
Peach harvesting in Italy’s Cuneo province has started about 15 days earlier than usual after high temperatures accelerated ripening. Fruit quality remains high, but growers face rising production costs and the risk that several varieties will reach the market simultaneously.
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