More than 1 million tonnes of Russian soft wheat were shipped to Kenya through Krasnodar region ports and the Kavkaz anchorage in the first half of 2026. Russia now supplies about 60% of Kenya’s wheat requirements, supported by competitive prices and established logistics to Mombasa.
EU registrations increased across vans, trucks and buses in the first half of 2026, with buses recording the strongest growth. Battery-electric vehicles gained market share, but ACEA said charging, grid access and CO2-based road pricing remain inadequate, particularly for heavy vehicles.
Updated German dairy rules clarify the labeling distinction between fresh and ultra-high-temperature milk. The change affects how processors describe products, while food-monitor.de notes that UHT treatment uses temperatures of at least 135°C and has a stronger effect on taste and nutrient content.
Russia’s Industry and Trade Ministry proposes removing companies and individual entrepreneurs from the methanol trading registry after two or more administrative violations within 12 months. Removed operators would have to wait at least two months before filing a new notice of intent to trade.
Brazilian soybean prices remained on an upward path as firm buyer demand supported the domestic market. The Cepea/Esalq indicator for Paranaguá port rose 0.09% on July 28 to R$147.89 per 60-kilogram bag.
Qatar has launched a diamond exchange intended to draw investment flows and expand the country’s role in the global gemstone trade. Financial experts cited by Al Raya expect the bourse to support economic diversification, although operational details and performance targets have not been disclosed.
Sales of alcoholic beer in the Netherlands fell 2.8% year on year in the first half of 2026 and were 5.3% below 2024 levels. Brewers and hospitality businesses want the government to cancel an excise increase scheduled for January 1, 2027, while alcohol-free beer continues to gain ground.
Indonesia is reinforcing a requirement for sugar processors and importers to operate their own sugarcane plantations. President Prabowo Subianto wants the measure to support national sugar self-sufficiency within two years while strengthening domestic production and protecting farmers.
Russia is considering a larger network of mini-refineries to provide backup fuel capacity during maintenance and logistics disruptions. The plan faces limited crude supplies, heavy industry losses and a shortage of equipment capable of producing compliant gasoline.
Wholesale sugar prices in St. Petersburg rose from about 60 to 90 rubles per kilogram during July, according to market participants cited by Fontanka. Analysts disagree over whether the increase reflects seasonality or expectations of a smaller sugar beet harvest.
Chicago corn, soybean and soft red winter wheat futures advanced on July 28 as a claimed Houthi strike on the Saudi tanker NCC Ghazal heightened geopolitical concerns. Crop conditions, US export sales and revised forecasts for Brazil, Russia and the EU also shaped trading.
Russia's oilseed harvest in the 2026/27 agricultural year could set a record, according to the Finmarket news agency. Continued growth in sunflower, soybean and rapeseed output would add supply to global vegetable oil markets.
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