Banpu plans to expand its battery energy storage pipeline to 692 MW and 2,340 MWh by 2029, with projects in Australia, Japan, China and the United States. Its broader renewable energy and storage strategy covers five core markets, including Vietnam.
Spain will introduce a mandatory deposit-return system for selected single-use beverage containers from November. Consumers will pay at least €0.10 per container and recover the deposit when returning eligible packaging.
Australia’s Labor government considered bringing individual coal-fired power stations under tougher Safeguard Mechanism obligations but rejected the proposal as too difficult. The debate highlights the tension between accelerating emissions cuts and maintaining reliable electricity supply as coal capacity closes.
Greece’s €440 million yogurt market is growing at a double-digit rate as high-protein and lactose-free products gain shelf space. Major dairy companies are increasing activity in Greece and abroad, intensifying competition around product development and capacity.
Poland’s sold production of alcohol-free beer rose 16.2% year on year in the first half of 2026, while traditional beer sales fell 11.9%. Biedronka, Lidl, Carrefour and Kaufland are responding with dedicated shelves, broader flavor ranges and more craft products.
The AICC Huanghu delivered more than 2,000 Chinese vehicles to Rijeka on the Croatian port’s first dedicated ro-ro arrival from the Far East. The shipment supports Rijeka’s ambitions as a distribution gateway for Croatia and neighboring markets, although limited terminal space constrains expansion.
Pony.ai and FutureLink plan to deploy 200 seventh-generation Level 4 robotaxis in South Korea. The partners will begin certification with 10 vehicles and aim to add 190 within one year after approval, before launching commercial service in Seoul.
Russian growers expect a large, high-quality 2026 grape harvest after favorable weather in Krasnodar, Rostov and Crimea. Weak winery demand, expensive logistics and purchasing restrictions could leave part of the crop unsold despite expectations of lower grape prices.
Italian extra-virgin olive oil could become more expensive as high production costs and financial pressure on producers offset the effect of elevated inventories. Processors, retailers and consumers face renewed uncertainty over pricing and supply decisions.
Colombian dairy producers and processors face pressure from El Niño, inflation and imported milk in 2026. Stable consumption provides some support, but does not remove the strain on production costs and market competition.
Santa Catarina expects garlic and onion production to decline by more than 20% in the new harvest, according to Epagri/Cepa. Lower planted area follows a season of record yields but prices below production costs, while excessive rainfall poses an additional risk.
Larta Minerals Voronezh plans to invest 500 million rubles in refractory clay extraction and processing in Russia’s Voronezh region between 2026 and 2028. The company already supplies more than 11% of the Russian market for raw materials used in ceramics and metallurgy.
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