Excise exports from Uttar Pradesh have increased by 45%, extending the impact of the state’s alcohol industry from distilleries to agricultural inputs, packaging, storage and transport. The expansion could support demand for sugarcane, molasses and grain, although the available report does not specify the period, export value, volume or destination markets.
Italy’s electricity demand reached 28.9 TWh in August, the highest level recorded for that month. Consumption increased 16.5% from a year earlier, according to Reuters, citing grid operator Terna.
Prologis is developing a six-unit, temperature-controlled logistics platform inside Milan’s Foody wholesale market. The 11,800-square-metre facility is due by the end of 2026 and will support fresh-food handling, urban distribution and last-mile operations.
Mexico’s future rules for genetically modified corn could become a sensitive issue in the next USMCA negotiating round. US suppliers want secure access to Mexico’s market, while Mexican policymakers continue to emphasize native corn, food sovereignty and biosecurity.
Russia’s government has instructed oil companies to keep regional fuel supplies at no less than 2025 levels. The policy prioritizes remote northern territories and agriculture while tightening oversight of shipment schedules, exchange trading and unauthorized export channels.
French wood-burning heating and cooking appliances must be serviced at least once every 12 months by a qualified professional. The rules add recurring compliance costs while supporting demand for maintenance services, efficient stoves and higher-quality fuel.
Italy exported 202,654 tonnes of soft-wheat flour in the first half of 2026, up 14.83% from the same period of 2025. The United States became the largest destination after shipments to the market increased 38.42%.
European container glass federation Feve has launched the Glass is Love brand and engagement platform across 13 countries. The campaign seeks to strengthen demand for glass packaging by emphasizing product protection, design, safety, recycling and reuse.
Italy’s beer consumption declined 2.4% to 35.9 litres per person in 2025, while low- and no-alcohol beer expanded its share from 2.1% to 3.9%. Lager and Pils remain dominant in hospitality, but local craft beer and food pairing are gaining relevance.
Honduras has about 66,000 quintals of maize in state warehouses, but only 15,000 quintals are fit for human consumption. The IHMA is considering imports and other supply measures, while its bean reserves remain sufficient for the domestic market.
Heatwaves have damaged French onion crops, raising concern that France could face a shortage. The available reporting does not quantify the losses, expected harvest or potential import requirement.
Cooperativa Podișul Transilvaniei is investing €45 million in a new oil-processing plant near Turda in Romania’s Cluj county. The project, backed by 21 farmers, includes six seed silos, a meal warehouse, tanks and auxiliary buildings.
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