Vietnam plans to raise domestic raw-milk output to about 2.6 billion litres a year by 2030, covering 60-65% of processors’ demand. The strategy combines herd and feed-zone expansion with investment reform, stronger cold-chain links, updated standards and tighter market oversight.
Bulgaria’s battery storage capacity has reached 5.7 GW, equivalent to nearly 25% of the country’s power-system capacity. The expansion is expected to improve grid stability, reduce system costs and support electricity exports, although operating duration and project status remain important considerations.
New Zealand collected a record 131.2 million kgMS in August, lifting 2026/27 season-to-date production 4.3% above last season. Higher export volumes and firm protein demand support the market, but weaker Chinese imports and the risk of a dry El Niño summer cloud the outlook.
Vietnam has approved a pharmaceutical chemicals program targeting domestic production of about 20% of the ingredients needed by its drug manufacturers by 2030. The plan also calls for at least two advanced research centers, universal compliance with quality and safety requirements, and annual export growth of at least 10% for high-value pharmaceutical chemicals.
Egyptian table olives are gaining ground against Greek suppliers in Australia and other international markets because of lower prices. Greek exporters face weaker sales, expensive inventories and pressure on processing margins.
Lebanon’s Agriculture Ministry has approached Arab ambassadors as it seeks buyers for an apple crop estimated at about 200,000 tonnes. Low domestic apple prices and high electricity costs for cold storage are increasing pressure to move the harvest into regional markets.
Indonesia exported 29.02 million tonnes of coal worth US$2.43 billion in July 2026, according to BPS data reported by Databoks. India was the largest destination, ahead of China and the Philippines.
Türkiye’s agricultural exports rose 4.4% to a record $27.1 billion in January-September 2026. Fresh fruit and vegetables, aquatic and animal products, and tobacco reached their highest export values for the period.
Vietnamese and South Korean organizations have signed three five-year memoranda covering sesame production, processing, quality control and distribution. The agreements link growers in Vietnam more closely to South Korean residue, product and import requirements.
Indonesia exported 3.588 million tonnes of palm oil products in August 2026, up 12.56% from July, while export value reached $4.29 billion. Higher biodiesel consumption and slightly lower production helped reduce ending stocks to 2.214 million tonnes.
Contract manufacturers clustered around Milan, Bergamo, Pavia and Crema provide formulation, production and packaging for international beauty brands. Italy’s cosmetics industry generated €18 billion in 2025, while the Lombardy district accounted for 70% of sector exports.
Pulse prices in Mumbai have increased amid reduced arrivals at the Vashi APMC wholesale market and reported crop damage linked to weak rainfall. ABP Live reports wholesale gains of ₹10-20 per kilogram, while its account gives conflicting estimates of ₹10-20 and ₹20-30 for retail increases.
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