The EU’s July 2026 protein action plan aims to expand European protein-crop production and strengthen supporting infrastructure. In Austria, chickpea, lentil, fava bean and sorghum could diversify supply, although processing capacity, suitable varieties and competitive prices remain essential.
About 6.9 million quintals of maize, beans and sorghum could be at risk from drought linked to El Niño in El Salvador. The threatened volume represents the entire planting expected in August and September, according to CAMPO president Luis Treminio.
The US Department of Commerce has assigned preliminary antidumping margins of 3.37% to 5.28% to Mexican strawberry exporters. The rates determine cash deposits during the investigation but may change before the final rulings expected around the end of 2026 or early 2027.
India is seeking uranium from Uzbekistan after pursuing supplies from Australia, according to Moneycontrol. The initiative is intended to diversify nuclear-fuel sourcing as New Delhi prepares to expand nuclear generation and critical-mineral capacity.
Fenavi president Francisco Tagliapietra says Venezuela's poultry industry expects to exceed 1.5 million tonnes of chicken meat within three years and then move toward exports. The federation identifies packaging as the first adjustment required by international commercial standards, with sacks and baskets still in use domestically. Tagliapietra also ruled out any need to import finished poultry products.
Turkey’s fish exports to Russia increased 1.9-fold year on year in July, OSN reported. The increase made Russia the leading destination for Turkish fish during the month.
Shipments of Russian nitrogen, potash and phosphate fertilizers to the United States increased by 25% in the first half of 2026, MoneyTimes reported, citing data reported by RIA Novosti. The Russian Export Center says the geography of sales still largely repeats the 2022 structure, with Western Europe first, followed by the US and Asian markets including India. Logistics and cross-border payments remain the main frictions.
Japanese strawberry, citrus and grape seedlings are being offered in China through online sellers and an apparent wholesale propagation network. Japan is promoting overseas variety registration and DNA testing, but high costs and lengthy procedures leave breeders exposed.
Rising grain self-sufficiency in Algeria and Syria is narrowing the Mediterranean market for imported durum wheat. Greece remains heavily reliant on bulk sales to Italy, exposing growers to weaker bargaining power if regional demand contracts.
Indonesia’s cocoa exports reached $3.60 billion in 2025, three times their 2021 value of $1.2 billion. The IEU-CEPA could improve access to Europe and create additional opportunities for Indonesian cocoa producers, processors and exporters.
Food inflation in India has increased the cost of major protein sources for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian consumers. The available source says prices rose over the past year but does not provide product-level figures.
Paraguay exported 75 products to 43 new destinations between January and July 2026, according to Rediex data cited by El Nacional. Biodiesel shipments to Singapore led the new product-destination flows with a value of $5 million.
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