Co-Spice Unnes and Nestra Kottama Indonesia secured two letters of intent with prospective Kazakh partners at Astana Coffee Expo 2026. The parties must still negotiate product specifications, certification, volumes, prices and other commercial terms before exports can begin.
Australian apple growers are warning of biosecurity and economic risks as the United States moves closer to gaining access to the Australian market. The available source material does not specify a timetable, import conditions or the pests under consideration.
Russia’s Health Ministry commission will consider adding 19 medicines to the national essential-drugs list, with nine also seeking inclusion in a federally funded high-cost treatment program. The proposals include cystic fibrosis therapies and the first Russian treatment for Hunter syndrome.
The Órbigo district in León produces 90% of Spain’s hops across roughly 500 hectares, supporting 400 direct jobs in 33 localities. New varieties have raised dry yields by 10%, but the geographic concentration exposes brewers and growers to regional weather and agronomic risks.
Bosnian poultry producers and importers warn that approval procedures for genetically modified soymeal are raising import costs and could make animal feed significantly more expensive. Changing the procedures requires amendments to the GMO law, while the Council of Ministers alone can revise the special approval fee.
Italy’s cosmetics industry generated a record €18 billion in revenue in 2025, up 2.9%, with exports accounting for almost half of the total. Fragrances, skincare and makeup are supporting demand, while India and Brazil are emerging as important growth markets.
The global corn market is moving toward a tighter balance in 2026/27, News.am reports. Declining US inventories and constrained European production could reduce the supply cushion and increase sensitivity to demand and harvest conditions.
Brazilian growers have started planting the 2026/27 soybean crop as forecasts point to a potentially very strong El Niño. Early fieldwork and cautious farmer selling have reduced spot-market liquidity, supporting soybean and soybean meal prices.
Poland plans mandatory quality standards and certificates for pellets, briquettes, firewood and other solid biofuels. The rules could improve fuel safety but add testing costs and supply constraints as pellet availability tightens.
Alcohol consumption in Russia fell to 7.52 liters of pure alcohol per capita by the end of August, the lowest level since 1996. Higher prices and excise duties, tighter controls and changing consumer preferences are reducing demand, particularly for vodka and other traditional spirits.
Demand for cheese products containing vegetable fats fell by one-third in Russia during the first seven months of 2026, according to Pravda.ru. A higher VAT rate and cheaper natural cheese have narrowed the price gap, pushing substitute products toward industrial use.
Medicine sales through Russian pharmacies reached 1,177.8 billion rubles in January–July 2026, up 12% in value, according to market data cited by Pharmvestnik. Growth came from prices and a shift to more expensive products, while pack volumes fell. The drug price index was 2.5%, driven entirely by products outside the state-regulated Vital and Essential Medicines List.
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