Indonesia exports more than half of its domestic coffee production but still imports tens of thousands of tonnes. Commission VII of the House of Representatives is pressing for stronger downstream processing to reduce dependence on foreign raw materials.
High and volatile natural-gas prices are weakening the economics of European ammonia and nitrogen-fertilizer production. Grupa Azoty warns that lower regional output could tighten European supply and increase dependence on imports.
Indonesia’s halal regulator has sealed 52 containers of imported animal feed after inspectors found pig offal intended for use as a feed ingredient. Distribution has been halted while the authorities prepare tighter import controls and greater coordination between agencies.
Fresh-fruit prices in Hungary fell by an average of 12.5% year on year in July. Domestic apples became cheaper while apple imports increased sharply, but plums moved against the broader market trend.
India’s state-owned mining company NMDC plans to begin commercial thermal coal production in the October-December quarter. The company aims to produce about 1 million tonnes during fiscal 2026-27, adding a new source of domestic supply.
Malatya Sugar Factory has begun accepting beet for its 2026-27 production season, marking its 71st campaign. The TÜRKŞEKER facility can process 3,800 tonnes of sugar beet per day, providing a major outlet for growers in the surrounding region.
Rosneft chief Igor Sechin says Russia holds about 10% of global rare-earth reserves, but processing remains the main constraint on turning resources into industrial supply. China accounts for more than 70% of mining and, depending on the estimate, 87% to about 90% of global processing capacity.
Mexico’s Leche para el Bienestar purchased a record 760,135,339 liters of fresh milk from domestic producers between July 2025 and July 2026. The program expanded its supplier base, collection infrastructure and subsidized distribution network while adding more than 920,000 beneficiaries.
Sonora produced about 2 million pigs between January and July 2026, roughly 40% more than a year earlier. Pork exports rose 31% to nearly 39,000 tonnes as producers regained part of the Japanese market, but prices remained low at around 27 pesos.
Spain imported about 2.5 million tonnes of fruit and vegetables worth nearly €3 billion in the first half, La Razón reported, citing FEPEX data. Morocco remained the leading supplier, with shipments valued at €950 million, even as its volume fell 7%.
Atlantic Droga Kolinska has completed its acquisition of Slovenian food producer Osem. The purchase and planned investment, valued at more than €40 million, will turn Osem’s Murska Sobota plant into Atlantic Grupa’s third production center for savory spreads.
German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched its Spectrum vehicle, according to MeteoWeb. The milestone supports Europe’s effort to develop independent commercial launch capacity, although the supplied report provides no payload, flight profile or production figures.
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