Russia’s power system may need about 2 GW of electrochemical energy storage to address medium-term electricity deficits, Elec.ru reported, citing an analytical report. The estimate indicates a potential market for battery systems, power-conversion equipment and grid integration services, but no timetable, project list or investment figure was disclosed.
Russia produced 805.9 million decalitres of alcoholic beverages in January–September 2026, down 1.8% year on year. Fortified wine recorded the steepest contraction, while liqueur and cider output increased.
Indonesia is approaching oil-producing countries with surplus supply after conflict in the Middle East eliminated 25% of its import sources. Direct purchases may cost more than conventional tenders, while the government intends to keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged.
Russian fruit and vegetable juice exports to the United States reached $210,100 in August, their highest monthly value since February 2016. Shipments rose more than sevenfold year on year, but Russia remains a minor supplier in a market where Brazil accounts for over 38% of imports.
Poland’s deposit-return system has demonstrated strong collection capacity, but fragmented data and weak demand for recycled material are limiting assessment of its wider performance. Industry representatives are seeking clearer settlement rules, central oversight and safeguards for unclaimed consumer deposits.
Munich-based DeepDrive has been selected to supply electric motors for a high-volume vehicle project starting in 2028. The company will establish a Shanghai team and plans local production in China while retaining core development and innovation in Germany.
France’s sheep industry says the domestic market is short of one million lambs. Producers and agricultural officials in Pays de la Loire are examining forage management, herd rebuilding and production measures to strengthen supply.
More than 40 trucks carrying over 1,200 tonnes of Lebanese wheat are being held at the Masnaa customs facility despite having export permits for Jordan. The Economy Ministry says the cargo is awaiting laboratory results expected by Monday.
Indonesia’s Bima Regency produced 119,311.24 tonnes of salt in 2025, down 8.35% from the previous year. A Rp13 billion washing plant is intended to improve quality, expand industrial sales and retain more processing value locally.
Poland produced about 151,000 tonnes of strawberries in 2025, while imports of frozen strawberries from Egypt reached about 62,000 tonnes. The competitively priced Egyptian supply gives processors another sourcing option, but some buyers do not accept it.
Indonesia is exploring rice exports to the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste after agreeing to supply premium rice to Malaysia. No prospective volumes have been determined, while Indonesia’s 2026/2027 rice production is projected at about 38.6 million tonnes.
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has inspected major fried-chicken franchise operators over possible price coordination as wholesale poultry prices retreat. Chicken used by restaurants was 26.1% cheaper than its March level, but leading menu prices remained in the low-to-mid 20,000-won range.
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