Vietnam’s exports of LP cashew kernels rose more than 151% by volume and over 189% by value in July from June. The monthly surge came despite lower LP shipments across the first seven months of 2026, while demand in the United States and Germany supported the broader market.
Bulgaria registered 8,568 tobacco growers in 2026, while cultivated area increased by just over 10% to 45,295 decares. Contracted volumes rose by nearly 13% to 7,278,940 kilograms, although operational data put expected crop production at 2,890 tonnes.
Iran has regained access to India’s kiwifruit market after exports were banned following 2020. Iranian authorities linked the reopening to stricter export procedures, compliance with technical protocols and more accurate registration of exporter data.
Venezuelan farm groups say incoming shipments of 67,918 tonnes of yellow corn, 27,499 tonnes of paddy rice and 32,000 tonnes of refined sugar risk depressing domestic demand. The cargoes are arriving as the corn harvest approaches and sugar producers prepare for the 2026-2027 crushing season.
Toyota expects Thailand’s automotive market to recover, but the Federation of Thai Industries is concerned that growth is concentrated in imported electric vehicles. The federation is calling for tax reform as Thailand’s domestically produced pickup segment weakens.
Ukraine’s Interpipe has restarted production at the former ArcelorMittal Tubular Products plant in Roman, its first manufacturing platform in the European Union. The group plans to borrow up to €20 million as it modernizes the site and considers operating two production lines.
The Eurasian Economic Commission and Armenia have discussed how common alcohol safety requirements should interact with national regulation. Producers need clearer conformity procedures, comparable testing and recognition of documents to sell across EAEU markets without additional barriers.
Argentina produced 902,920 barrels of oil a day in July 2026, 35% more than in January 2024, according to Libertad Digital. Growth led by Vaca Muerta has moved the country ahead of Colombia and strengthened its capacity to increase crude exports.
Wonderplant plans to invest €130 million in a hydroponic table-tomato complex in Ptolemaida, replicating its production model in Drama. The two facilities are expected to supply about 12% of Greek consumption and reduce reliance on annual imports of 130,000 tonnes.
Thailand is encouraging food producers to enter China’s fast-growing fresh-snack segment through branded, value-added products. The Chinese market was worth about 18 billion yuan in 2025 and is forecast to reach 40–50 billion yuan in 2026.
Ghana’s exporters are calling for more investment in yam production, storage, finance and logistics to protect the country’s position in the international market. Industry data show a wide gap between Ghana’s large harvest and the relatively small volume reaching overseas buyers.
Israeli supermarket chains are expanding their alcohol ranges as parallel imports increase price competition and premium choice. Established brands remain dominant, but retailers and importers are gaining influence over prices, availability and consumer habits.
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