Indonesia is developing an export-oriented cabbage supply chain in Dairi, North Sumatra, with initial shipments projected at 100-200 tonnes a month. The HDDAP program will focus on farm standards, post-harvest handling and producer organization, with Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan among the target markets.
Italy exported nearly 350,000 tonnes of cheese in the first half of 2026, up 3.4% year on year. EU demand led the expansion, although lower average export values and stronger competition outside the bloc put pressure on producers’ margins.
Russia’s grain harvest is forecast at 134-135 million tonnes, including 88.5 million tonnes of wheat, despite delays caused by weather and late spring sowing. High yields, strong Siberian wheat quality and a proposed export-duty moratorium could support shipments, while Kazakhstan is restricting Russian wheat imports.
Changing diets, urbanisation and greater health awareness are reshaping demand in India’s dairy market. Producers are being pushed beyond volume growth toward high-protein, low-fat and conveniently packaged products, while maintaining food safety and farmer support.
Brazilian and Argentine corn accounted for 88% of Egypt’s imports through September 15 as Ukrainian shipments almost disappeared. US suppliers have an opportunity to expand, but prices, freight structures and currency risks continue to limit their competitiveness.
Algeria's industry ministry has reaffirmed state backing for the Qatari-Algerian Baladna infant formula project, reviewing outstanding procedures with a Power International Holding delegation. In parallel, state dairy group Giplait signed a memorandum of understanding with Belarus's Bellakt on a future infant formula joint venture. Both projects target Algeria's dependence on imported baby formula.
More than 70,000 maize-growing households in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras reported crop losses during the 2026 primera season. Falling reserves, reduced farm employment and higher maize and egg prices are intensifying food-security pressure across the Central American Dry Corridor.
Iran has introduced benchmark foreign-exchange value caps for imports of feed corn, edible oils, soybean meal, frozen lamb and raw sugar. The limits will be used in order registration and automated approvals, with values varying by product, origin and, in some cases, transport route.
South Korean infant-formula retail sales rose 13.01% year on year in the first quarter as births recovered. Premium products, including goat-milk formula, are growing faster than the broader market and prompting suppliers to launch new products.
PT Susanti Megah is developing a salt plant in Gresik, East Java, to increase production capacity and serve domestic demand. Public records list industrial salt capacity of 200,000 tonnes at the Gresik site, but reliable raw-salt procurement remains a central operational challenge.
Iran has opened ordinary-wheat import registration for flour mills, traders and other eligible industrial and commercial users from 27 Shahrivar 1405 through the end of the year. Orders will remain valid for 180 days and may receive a 60-day system extension.
The International Grains Council expects global rice production to decline in 2026/27 for the first time in more than a decade, largely because of a weaker Indian kharif crop. India’s output could fall from 154 million tonnes to 147 million tonnes, although exports are still forecast at 25 million tonnes.
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