Indonesia’s state plantation company PTPN I is developing capacity to produce 100 kilolitres of sugarcane-based bioethanol per day. Kontan reports that the downstream processing project is intended to support national energy resilience.
Afghanistan-made carpets are now exported to 37 countries, according to the national industry association. Exporters cite high-quality wool, traditional designs and domestic production as the main strengths supporting their international reach.
Farm-gate prices for fresh pears in Hebei are about 40% below the opening of last season after favorable weather produced a larger, higher-quality crop. Weak domestic consumption, Indonesia’s import quota policy and elevated freight costs are encouraging cautious purchasing and greater use of cold storage.
Former coal-fired power sites in New South Wales’ Hunter region are being converted into hubs for batteries, renewable generation and energy-intensive industries. The investment pipeline is growing as mine and power-station closures threaten thousands of jobs and a large share of local government revenue.
ÖKO-TEST has criticised snack tomatoes sold by Edeka and Rewe after identifying four different pesticides, CHIP reported. The available source material does not specify the active substances, residue concentrations, products tested or whether legal limits were exceeded.
The Himachal Apple Growers Association will demonstrate in Jubbal on July 22 against the proposed India-US free trade agreement. Growers also oppose changes to the Market Intervention Scheme and reductions in public support and subsidies.
Nigeria banned the export of raw cocoa beans on 15 July 2026 to force local processing and capture more value from its crop. As Africa's fourth-largest cocoa producer, the country's move adds friction to global cocoa supply chains.
Investors are accelerating acquisitions across Greek food manufacturing, premium ice cream, poultry, catering and supermarket retail. Real.gr reports that the industry generates €26.2 billion in annual revenue and €7.4 billion in exports, giving buyers both domestic scale and access to international markets.
Ukraine exported just over 41 million tonnes of grain and oilseeds in 2025/26, nearly 40% less than in 2023/24. Intensified attacks have also removed about one-third of grain export capacity at key Black Sea ports, raising risks for global wheat and corn flows.
Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded pharmaceutical turnover of KM1.181 billion in 2025. Imports reached KM978.88 million, nearly five times the KM202.46 million generated by domestic manufacturers.
The United States imported 33.4 tonnes of Russian cheese and curd worth $133,800 in the first five months of the period reported. Import value increased by 39%, while volume rose by 24%, led by hard and semi-hard cheese.
India is positioning itself for a larger role in global oil markets as conflict in the Middle East raises concern about supply. News18 Hindi reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set out a plan focused on 2030, although the available report does not provide operational or financial details.
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