Field Produce Marketing, Hadiklaim and Agrifood Marketing advertise dates and dried fruit from occupied territories to customers in Spain. The marketing continues despite Spanish government restrictions, although the available material does not specify shipment volumes, product origins or the rules concerned.
Argentina’s sunflower complex more than doubled export revenue in January-May and recorded its highest monthly crush in March 2026. Meanwhile, the USDA forecasts record global production of 62.66 million tonnes in 2026/27, potentially increasing competition and weighing on prices.
Peru’s non-traditional exports to Spain rose 1.5% year on year to $459.548 million in January-May 2026. Agriculture, agro-industry, fisheries and aquaculture accounted for 93% of the flow, while Peru recorded a $591 million bilateral trade surplus.
Beef prices in Greece have increased by as much as 50%, prompting consumers to buy less and turn to chicken. Shoppers are also seeking promotions and choosing cheaper cuts as affordability shapes meat demand.
Czech factories produced 780,378 passenger cars in the first half, up 4.4% year on year, according to the Czech Automotive Industry Association. Electric and hybrid models accounted for 40% of output, although results diverged sharply among Škoda Auto, Hyundai and Toyota.
An analysis of 13,000 scenarios indicates that modular ammonia plants can compete with large centralized facilities where renewable electricity is cheap. Their economics and emissions depend heavily on location, power sources and electrolyzer costs.
EkoNiva produced 1.45 million tonnes of raw milk in 2025, retaining first place among Russia’s largest dairy companies. Its output rose by 100,000 tonnes from 2024 and roughly equalled the combined production of the companies ranked second through seventh.
Cocoa growers in Ghana and Ivory Coast are confronting a reported 75% price decline. The shock threatens farm incomes and creates fresh uncertainty for producers, traders and global chocolate supply chains.
Iran has suspended its seasonal restriction on rice imports, allowing cargoes to clear customs from the beginning of Mordad through the end of Aban. Importers say uninterrupted supply should help balance the market, while the decision has renewed concerns about pressure on domestic growers during harvest.
Al-Kharj produces about 90,400 tonnes of dates annually, equal to 4.7% of Saudi Arabia’s 2024 output, according to Sabq. The crop is valued at 723 million riyals and supports more than 6,000 seasonal jobs.
Thailand is stepping up efforts to sell premium bananas in Japan, which imports about 1 million tonnes of fresh bananas annually. The commerce ministry plans to bring Japanese importers to Thai growing areas to meet farmers and suppliers and encourage orders.
South Africa is on track for a record maize harvest of 17.3 million tonnes, according to Farmer's Weekly, even though harvesting is running about 14% behind last year's pace. Industry experts describe the slower start as a matter of timing rather than a threat to the crop.
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