Furniture demand is falling across Czechia and neighboring markets as households and companies postpone purchases. Czech bentwood producer TON expects revenue to decline by up to 10%, while retailers and manufacturers across the region face lower margins, store closures and insolvencies.
Russia’s weekly grain tariff calculation raises the wheat export duty to 1,170.3 rubles per tonne and the corn duty to 898.1 rubles from September 9. The increase comes as the industry awaits a government decree that would suspend duties on wheat, barley and corn until December 31, 2026.
Bashkortostan shipped more than 387,500 tonnes of grain and processed products to Russia’s domestic market from January 9 to August 31, 2026. Shipments increased by 72,000 tonnes year on year and reached more than 30 Russian regions.
Czech gas storage was almost 70% full at the start of September, clearing the EU’s interim threshold but remaining about one-fifth below its year-earlier level. Officials expect adequate winter supplies, although expensive wholesale gas and low European inventories leave the market exposed to colder weather and tighter LNG competition.
Italy’s electricity industry is prepared to invest between €15 billion and €20 billion annually, taking the potential 10-year total to €200 billion. A Teha Group and Elettricità Futura study links the program to stronger energy security, industrial competitiveness, economic output and employment.
Canada’s oriented strand board export volume decreased 13% month on month in July 2026, according to Lesprom. The average export price increased 1.9%, indicating firmer unit values despite the decline in shipments.
Hungarian agricultural group UBM has acquired 65% of Greek feed producer ELVIZ, entering the Greek market and lifting its annual feed-production capacity above 1 million tonnes. Greece will serve both the domestic market and UBM’s planned expansion across Southeast Europe.
Tanzania’s Parliament has approved legislation dissolving the Tanzania Pyrethrum Board and transferring its functions, assets, liabilities and employees to COPRA. Lawmakers backed the consolidation but called for a dedicated directorate to protect pyrethrum production, quality, processing and market development.
Iran’s support system for wheat consumption continues to cover pasta and industrial bread producers, IRNA reported. The policy links these manufacturers to the broader wheat and flour support framework, although the report does not specify subsidy rates or allocation volumes.
The US Interior Department must review protections for gray and Mexican wolves within 90 days under an order intended to support livestock producers. The measure comes as US cattle inventories have fallen to about 86.2 million head and beef prices have reached records.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board has launched PALMS 2030 to advance digital adoption and reinforce the industry’s position in global markets. The initiative also seeks to move research beyond laboratories and turn it into commercially useful solutions.
Beverage alcohol volumes in Sub-Saharan Africa rose 1% in 2025 and are forecast to grow at a 2% CAGR through 2035, according to IWSR data reported by BeverageDaily. Local production, affordable formats and rapid growth in RTDs and spirits are shaping the opportunity, while economic volatility and difficult distribution remain constraints.
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