West Azerbaijan expects an apple harvest exceeding 1 million tonnes, with production estimated to rise by 20% to 30%. However, exporters face the loss of the Indian market, high transport costs and administrative barriers, raising the risk that increased supply will strain storage and domestic sales.
Russia may export 1.6–2 million tonnes of wheat in September, according to a preliminary Rusagrotrans forecast reported by Interfax. The range will be closely watched as an indicator of near-term Russian availability and competitive pressure in the Black Sea market.
Spanish electro-intensive manufacturers paid €88.63/MWh for electricity at the end of August, according to AEGE, 44% more than comparable consumers in France and 12% more than in Germany. System-balancing costs and lower indirect carbon compensation are widening the competitive gap.
HappyVore says it has captured 22.7% of France’s plant-based meat market, moving ahead of Nestlé’s Garden Gourmet in the latest measured period. Annual data still place Garden Gourmet first for 2025, highlighting how market definitions and measurement periods affect the ranking.
Brazil’s corn ethanol industry is creating recurring demand near major production areas and giving farmers more alternatives to export channels. In Mato Grosso, internal corn consumption is projected to rise to 27.04 million tonnes in 2026/27 as exports and ending stocks decline.
The global vegan pet-food market could double from about $1 billion to $2 billion by 2032, according to Data Bridge Market Research. Manufacturers and retailers are expanding availability despite veterinary concerns about protein quality, digestibility and essential nutrients.
Thailand’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office expects China’s drive for greater food self-sufficiency to reduce demand for imported rice and sugar through 2035. Premium fruit, processed chicken, shrimp and other seafood remain potential growth areas for Thai suppliers.
Minerva Foods says South America is becoming a stronger global beef supplier as North American production growth faces constraints. The company wants investors and customers to assess it as a South American operator rather than solely as a Brazilian business.
Sweden registered 3,145 light-commercial vehicles in August, up 27% year on year, while registrations for the first eight months rose 20%. Electric models captured 30% of the monthly segment, but heavy-truck and bus registrations declined.
Ghana ranked fourth among four major African cocoa producers by the reported share of bean exports sent to Europe in 2021-2024, averaging 53.7%. Fitch Solutions expects sustainability and traceability requirements to have a growing influence on EU-bound trade and incentives for domestic processing.
Ukrainian sunflower prices rose by $20 to $460 a tonne CPT plant, including VAT, as domestic crushers competed for limited seed supplies. Rapeseed and soybean prices strengthened at the western border while weakening or declining at plants and ports.
Vietnam’s Dung Quat refinery is receiving two domestic crude shipments totaling about 1.25 million barrels during the National Day holiday period. The deliveries support continuous operations at a refinery that supplies about 30% of the country’s petroleum demand.
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