Indian traders estimate that Raksha Bandhan 2026 could generate ₹25,000 crore in nationwide business. Rakhis featuring “Viksit Bharat,” “Modi Guarantee” and “BrahMos” themes are reported among shoppers’ preferred designs.
Walnut growers in Oğuzlar expect to harvest about 2,000 tonnes, down from nearly 7,000 tonnes in 2024, as damage from the April 2025 freeze persists. The district, which accounts for about 8% of Türkiye’s walnut production, will begin harvesting on September 5.
Vietnam has ordered stronger inspections of mooncakes, confectionery, beverages and other seasonal foods ahead of the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival. Authorities will scrutinize producers, retailers, street-food vendors and online sellers, with unsafe products subject to traceability checks, recalls and public disclosure.
Sales at the 2026 Buraidah International Dates Carnival exceeded 98 million Saudi riyals, led by different varieties of Sukkari dates. The result highlights the commercial weight of Sukkari, although no figures were provided for volume, prices or individual varieties.
UK wood-pellet consumption is forecast to reach a record 10.35 million tonnes in 2026, up 4% from 2025. The projected increase reinforces Britain’s importance to international biomass suppliers, shipping companies and the power sector.
Russia produces about 18,000–22,000 tonnes of rye malt annually, with craft brewing and demand for dark beer supporting the niche processing segment. Limited supplies of rye with germination rates above 95% constrain domestic processors and lead some producers to import raw material from Germany and Poland.
Krasnodar Krai produced more than 109 million liters of wine and other winemaking products in the first half of 2026, representing 49.5% of Russia’s output. The region’s share of sparkling wine production rose to about 63%, supported by a vineyard base covering roughly 32% of Russia’s planted area.
The potato harvest has begun in Niğde, the province with the largest potato planting area in Türkiye, with produce changing hands in the field at 20 to 25 lira per kilogram. The Niğde Chamber of Agriculture says the level covers production costs and leaves growers an income. The province planted 230,000 decares this season and ships fresh volume mainly to Azerbaijan, Iraq and Syria.
Iansa’s Cocharcas plant has received its final sugar-beet delivery, ending domestic beet-sugar refining in Chile. The plant will process imported raw sugar instead, while about 300 growers and a wider agricultural network must adjust to the loss of the crop.
A new Russian national standard for mechanically deboned poultry meat takes effect on 1 January 2027, setting requirements for consistency, colour, smell and raw-material quality. The document also narrows the list of poultry species admitted to the process. The material is a base input for frankfurters, sausages, pâtés and pelmeni.
The Marché du Porc Français benchmark climbed from below €1.50 per kg at the start of summer 2026 to €1.76 at the end of August. Lower slaughter volumes, lighter animals and buyer competition supported prices, while weak Asian demand continued to constrain exports.
Ikon Tyres led Russian crossover and SUV tire sales in July 2026 with a 20% share, according to Avito data reported by Za Rulem. Its sales rose 84% year on year as overall demand for SUV tires increased 14%.
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