Thailand has cancelled a plan to import 600,000 tonnes of feed corn from neighbouring countries after deciding domestic supplies remain sufficient. A separate 120,000-tonne US shipment remains within an existing quota, while livestock producers are pressing for changes to policies they say inflate feed costs.
Russia will begin mandatory digital labeling of selected sanitary and hygiene products on September 1 through the Chestny Znak system. Packaging labels become compulsory on October 1, while a full ban on unlabeled goods takes effect on October 1, 2027.
Paraguay’s pork exports reached $30.1 million in January-July, but producers face a sharp domestic price decline blamed on illicit inflows from Brazil. Farm-gate prices have fallen from G. 13,700 to G. 8,750 per kilogram, below the estimated break-even range.
Ukraine is exporting about 300,000 tonnes of vegetable oil per month, half the volume recorded before maritime shipments stopped. Logistics constraints are depressing sunflower-seed purchase prices, but annual oil production could reach 7 million tonnes and a domestic shortage is not expected.
Greece has advised suppliers of pipes, fittings, valves and other drinking-water equipment to prepare for a unified EU conformity assessment system applying from 31 December 2026. Products with valid national certificates on that date may remain under transitional arrangements until 31 December 2032.
Chinese-controlled brands sold more than 65,000 passenger cars and SUVs to Spanish households between January and July 2026, approaching a 20% share of the private-buyer channel. More than 30 brands are now competing in Spain, while manufacturers and battery groups are preparing local production and supply-chain investments.
Indonesia is strengthening the upstream palm oil sector through replanting, better cultivation practices and regulatory review. The program targets a large yield gap between industrial and smallholder estates while improving traceability, land legality and ISPO compliance.
Indonesia says its wheat supply remains secure despite the risk of disruption from the Russia-Ukraine war. Importers can source from Australia, Canada and the United States, while duty-free access for US wheat could further support the food-processing industry.
Imported UHT milk is expanding its presence in South Korea because of lower prices, a longer shelf life and easier inventory management. Cafes remain reluctant to replace domestic fresh milk, citing noticeable differences in taste and aroma.
Kyrgyzstan imported 305 tonnes of potatoes from Pakistan in January-June 2026, down from 5,110 tonnes a year earlier. China supplied the largest volume after the 94% collapse in Pakistani shipments, according to Tazabek.
Indonesia’s National Energy Council is urging the country to develop a strategy that allows it to buy oil from a wider range of suppliers. The proposal is intended to strengthen energy security as global oil-market conditions begin to normalize.
Japan imported 59,000 tonnes of frozen pork from Brazil between April and July, up 60% year on year, Nikkei reported. Spain’s suspension over African swine fever accelerated the shift, while prospective Japan-Mercosur trade talks could strengthen Brazil’s position.
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