Morocco expects olive production to reach about two million tonnes in 2025-2026, up 111% after two drought-hit seasons. Olive-oil output is forecast near 200,000 tonnes, restoring processing volumes while raising fresh questions about quality, water use and export capacity.
Egyptian retail potato prices rose from about EGP 20 to EGP 30 per kilogram, while onion prices tripled from roughly EGP 10 to EGP 30. Farmers’ representative Hussein Abu Saddam attributed the increases to reopened exports, the absence of a new harvest, limited stocks and trader behavior.
Many Ukrainian farms reduced onion acreage this season and some large producers dropped the crop entirely, UkrAgroConsult reported citing industry experts. Yields fell by 20–30 tonnes per hectare after dust storms, return frosts and heavy rain, and prices now rarely fall below 10 hryvnia per kilogram against 2–2.5 hryvnia at last year's harvest.
Greece’s Ministry of Rural Development estimates wine production for 2026/27 at 1,666,688 hectoliters. The reduced harvest could tighten availability and support prices, although the initial estimate provides no comparison with the previous season.
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade said at its third-quarter 2026 press briefing on October 7 that fuel supply is sufficient through year-end and inventories are very high. A draft decree would require key fuel traders to supply at least 300,000 cubic metres a year or lose their licence, while letting companies set prices under a nationwide price-declaration database.
Uzbekistan produced 1,073,300 tonnes of crude oil and gas condensate in January-August 2026, down 10% year on year, according to National Statistics Committee data reported by Reuters. Natural gas output fell 16% and coal 10%, while diesel and gasoline production rose 6% and 5% respectively on the back of imported crude from Russia and Kazakhstan.
Malaysia produced 12.6 million tonnes of crude palm oil in the first eight months of 2026, while palm oil exports exceeded 10.4 million tonnes. The government expects full-year output to surpass its target as exporters report strong growth across several regional markets.
Malaysia is widening its palm oil market strategy as exports rose 8.2% to more than 10.4 million tonnes in the first eight months of 2026. Demand grew fastest in the Middle East and North Africa, while the country is expanding its commercial presence in Kenya, Nigeria and India.
Lithuania has allocated another €10 million to help households replace inefficient biomass and fossil-fuel heating equipment. Grants cover up to 50% of a fixed reference cost for qualifying heat pumps and class 5 biofuel boilers.
Malaysia is considering wider use of palm kernel cake in livestock feed to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on imported raw materials. The government is also assessing quality, food-safety and formulation requirements while preparing the Muda agricultural region for El Niño.
Hog and chicken prices in Thailand have risen to their highest level in more than three years, improving the earnings outlook for meat producers. Strong processed-chicken exports are supporting revenue, although the vegetarian festival and flooding may temporarily weaken domestic demand and disrupt operations.
Cris-Tim Family Holding has agreed to acquire Via Trend Ready Meals and its subsidiary Snack 4U Concept, replacing a planned 100 million lei greenfield factory. The transaction gives Romania’s largest sausage producer access to three production units and a broader ready-meal and sandwich portfolio.
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