El Niño-related heat has delayed Peru’s citrus season by about three weeks and reduced projected volumes by 25-30%. Exporter Siembra Alta expects to finish the season 20% below plan as South African supply limits price gains in Europe.
Turkey’s Niğde province expects to produce about 600,000 tonnes of apples in 2026 as harvesting runs from August through late November. Local growers already serve 12 overseas destinations but are seeking stronger promotion and state support to expand exports.
Russia is short of apples, President Vladimir Putin said at the Eastern Economic Forum, calling for the issue to be examined and addressed systematically. Domestic production covers no more than 60–65% of demand, while imports from China, Serbia and Eurasian Economic Union countries remain significant.
Indonesia’s quarantine agency is helping South Sumatran small businesses meet certification, food-safety, labeling and traceability requirements for potential Liberica coffee exports to Russia. The initiative builds on rising regional coffee shipments, although no Russian sales or supply agreements have yet been announced.
Global wheat production is forecast at 819-821 million tonnes in 2026/27, 3% below the previous season’s record. Consumption of 823-825 million tonnes would exceed output, requiring the market to draw on carryover stocks.
Rising use of GLP-1 medicines is changing US grocery spending, with yogurt gaining while several other food categories decline. Growth in yogurt, cottage cheese and whole milk offers dairy producers a new demand opportunity, although trade disputes could complicate cross-border supply.
Indian wholesale wheat prices rose after the government removed a nearly four-year export ban on wheat and milled products. High domestic prices may limit large shipments, while strong state stocks provide a buffer against supply risks.
Barilla Hellas, Melissa Kikizas and EURIMAC have reduced prices on pasta products under Greece’s national anti-inflation initiative. One Barilla item is discounted by as much as 44%, while the broader market remains resilient despite pressure from wheat prices and lower Ukrainian exports.
Guan Chong expects the global cocoa market to shift from an estimated surplus of about 100,000 tonnes in 2025/26 to a deficit of 300,000-400,000 tonnes in 2026/27. The Malaysian processor cites crop risks from a strengthening El Niño and stabilising demand, although other analysts continue to forecast a smaller surplus.
French dairy producers, cooperatives and retailers have jointly introduced the “Lait de France” logo to identify dairy products by origin. The initiative is intended to give consumers clearer sourcing information while creating a common standard across the supply chain.
AQUA’s Top Brand Index score fell from 57.2% in 2022 to 42.82% in 2026 as Le Minerale and other bottled-water brands gained ground. The shift is unfolding in a growing Indonesian market, with producers expanding capacity and preparing for mandatory SNI standards.
Brazil’s cotton exporters are warning that residual tax costs and expensive credit could weaken the country’s competitiveness in a dollar-priced global market. ANEA president Dawid Wajs says neutral taxation, predictable trade policy and investment in logistics and risk management are essential to preserve export leadership.
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