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Alternicq and Pulpex Partner to Introduce Pulp-Fibre Bottles in India

Alternicq has signed an exclusive agreement with UK-based Pulpex to introduce pulp-fibre bottle technology in India. The companies will assess demand, regulatory requirements and manufacturing needs before determining the site and equipment for local production.

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Arjun Mehta
Consumer Goods Analyst
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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Global corn trade shifts as Argentina expands China sales and import demand moves west

USDA data cited by Donya-e-Eqtesad show higher corn exports from the United States, Argentina and Canada alongside rising import demand in the European Union, Iraq, Jordan and Kenya. Argentina has also shipped a record volume to China, supported by the lowest quoted FOB price among four major origins.

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Ana Lucia Fernandes
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Japanese lettuce prices surge after 37 consecutive days of rain

Thirty-seven consecutive days of rain, combined with low sunlight and cool temperatures, have reduced vegetable production in Japan. Lettuce prices have risen sharply as weather-related losses disrupt supplies and strain household budgets.

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Ana Lucia Fernandes
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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| Chemicals & Fertilizers

Spain to introduce delayed antibiotic prescriptions to curb unnecessary use

Spain plans to introduce delayed antibiotic prescriptions as part of an effort to reduce unnecessary use. The available announcement does not specify the implementation date, eligible medicines or conditions, leaving key questions for prescribers, pharmacies and pharmaceutical suppliers.

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Katrin Vogel
Lead Chemicals & Fertilizers Analyst
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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Russian pork-belly exports to Mongolia rise 8% to more than 3,000 tonnes

Russia exported more than 3,000 tonnes of pork belly to Mongolia in January-August 2026, an 8% year-on-year increase. The figures reported by the Agroexport federal centre point to stronger Russian participation in Mongolia’s meat market, although no shipment value or pricing data were disclosed.

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Martin Keller
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Brazil’s third-quarter corn exports fall by 5.04 million tonnes as competition intensifies

Brazil exported about 11.81 million tonnes of corn from July through September, 5.04 million tonnes less than a year earlier. Stronger Argentine competition, a firmer real and weaker Iranian demand are increasing domestic availability and pressuring prices in some producing regions.

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Ana Lucia Fernandes
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Jordan strengthens food security as tomato output reaches 400,000–500,000 tonnes

Jordan produces 400,000–500,000 tonnes of tomatoes annually and ranks among the 10 largest exporters of tomatoes and some Jordan Valley vegetables during the winter peak. Strong poultry, dairy, egg and olive oil production contrasts with import dependence of more than 95% for wheat, rice and corn.

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Martin Keller
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Polish raspberry prices rise as tighter supply meets growing imports

Polish freezing-grade raspberry prices reached 18.50–19.50 zł/kg for extra-class fruit around the turn of September and October. Higher purchasing costs are supporting growers but pressuring processors as imports from Ukraine and Morocco expand.

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Martin Keller
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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