Indonesia aims to raise aluminum output from about 1 million metric tons in 2025 to 14.5 million by 2030 as Middle Eastern supply declines. The expansion could involve 32 captive coal power projects, increasing emissions and pressure on Indonesia’s bauxite reserves.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached nearly $5.87 billion in January-August 2026, up 21.8% year on year. Durian remained the main growth driver, while China accounted for almost 59% of sector exports in the first seven months.
Queensland has recorded an 11th detection of the soil-borne fungus responsible for Panama disease. Growers and researchers are pursuing genetically modified and conventionally bred bananas that could protect production of the globally dominant Cavendish variety.
Skim milk powder rose 5.3% at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction to US$3,665 a tonne, US$110 above whole milk powder at US$3,555 — the highest SMP level since September 2022. Milkfat moved the other way, with anhydrous milk fat down 1.3% and butter down 0.8%. The powder gains lifted the overall GDT price index by 0.9%.
The Korea Broiler Association says CPTPP tariff liberalization could increase the market share of lower-priced imported chicken and push domestic farms out of business. The warning follows the government’s decision to begin public consultations on possible membership.
The System Operator of Russia's Unified Energy System expects electricity consumption to rise by an average of 1.87% a year between 2027 and 2032, reaching a record 1,301,828 million kWh. The draft development programme foresees more than 7 GW of nuclear and thermal retirements, over 22 GW of new generation and total installed capacity of 275 GW by 2032.
Russian retail sales of sweet infused spirits rose 21.5% year on year to 2.44 million decaliters in January–July 2026. Producers and market specialists link the growth to affordable shelf prices and expanding at-home cocktail consumption, although the importance of cocktails remains disputed.
Croatia’s Agriculture Ministry has proposed raising annual support for sugar beet growers from €1.3 million to €2 million in 2026 and 2027. Payments would reach €720 per hectare for farms growing beet on up to 40 hectares, as the government seeks to protect domestic production.
Eggs posted Spain’s largest food price increase in 2025, rising 22%. Andalucía Información linked the increase primarily to highly pathogenic avian influenza, which reduced laying flocks and created months-long supply gaps.
ID FOOD has opened a new outlet for East Java poultry farmers with an initial shipment of 40 tonnes of frozen meat from spent laying hens to Makassar and Papua. The company says potential absorption for the two markets could reach 150 tonnes per month.
Mexico is organizing domestic white-corn sales through an agreement linking input suppliers, farmers and buyers. The government also plans to group 600,000 farmers to improve native seed and expects corn production to rise by about 1 million tonnes this year.
Indonesia's supply of slaughter-ready cattle is expected to be exhausted by November 2026, with high import costs restraining arrivals of live animals, according to Bisnis.com. The government is preparing an intervention through state-owned food companies, though volumes, instruments and timing have not been specified.
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