Greek dairy producers are preparing a European legal and monitoring campaign against yogurt made abroad but marketed as “Greek.” The action seeks to protect Greek production in a global category valued at about €34 billion, as Greek yogurt exports record rapid growth.
Vietnamese wood processors face rising requirements for legal sourcing, traceability and greenhouse gas reporting in export markets. Industry representatives say securing mature timber for higher-value processing is also critical as wood-chip buyers compete for acacia supplies.
Kenyan exporters and Kazakh investors are moving forward with plans for a tea and coffee hub in Almaty. The countries are also discussing Kazakh wheat and fertilizer supplies to Kenya as they seek a wider East Africa–Central Asia trade corridor.
Romgaz and OMV Petrom have completed installation of the Neptun Deep production platform in the Black Sea. First gas is scheduled for next year after connections and equipment testing are completed.
Malaysia has accumulated about 1.24 million metric tonnes of rice as part of its food security policy, Bernama reported. The country is also seeking a leading regional position in food security and trade.
Andalusia’s food and beverage exports reached a record €8.165 billion through May. The sector generated 43% of the region’s total exports during the period, reinforcing its central role in Andalusian trade.
Kyrgyzstan imported 2,468 tonnes of malt in January-May 2026, down 55.4% year on year. The average import cost rose to $707 per tonne, limiting the decline in total import value to 29.8%.
Aegean exporters sold $572 million of fresh fruit, vegetables and processed products in January-June 2026, up from $559 million a year earlier. The sector is seeking renewed access to China, which imports about 600,000 tonnes of cherries annually.
Bulgarian pig producers say live-animal prices have fallen below production costs as cheaper imported meat intensifies competition. Large farms are drawing on reserves, while smaller operators face a growing risk of leaving the market.
Ukraine’s butter exports halved year on year in the first half of 2026 as low European prices made EU sales uneconomic. Excess domestic supply is now pushing producers toward a Ukrainian market where prices also fail to cover production costs.
Turkey’s Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has updated its public food-control lists, reporting violations across dairy, meat, prepared foods, oils and honey. The 22 July update included an undeclared pharmaceutical active ingredient in a herbal paste and offal or chicken meat in several meat dishes and products.
Nepal earned a record NPR 29.32 billion from electricity exports in FY2025-26, up 67.96% from the previous year. Higher hydropower sales to India and Bangladesh helped the country generate an NPR 18.76 billion electricity trade surplus.
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