Russia produced 74,700 tonnes of aquaculture feed in the first half of 2026, up 61.5% year on year. Growth in farmed-fish production and reduced import availability are supporting domestic investment, although salmon feed remains in short supply.
South Korean livestock products remain unable to access the US and EU markets after inspections in 2023 identified inadequate hygiene standards among participating companies. South Korean authorities have restarted the approval process, but no timetable for market access has been disclosed.
Polish-made wood pellets are reaching Germany, where bulk purchases can cost less than bagged fuel sold at Polish retail outlets. Lower VAT, larger orders and different delivery formats explain much of the gap, while tightening feedstock supply is pushing prices higher in both markets.
The United States has delayed planned 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after a last-minute agreement reached Tuesday. The temporary reprieve puts an alcohol trade dispute on hold, while honey producers in Ontario remain concerned about indirect pressure from larger suppliers.
Onion harvesting has reached its peak in Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan’s leading onion-producing area. Favorable weather in 2026 supported slow growth in cool conditions and produced larger bulbs, with harvesting expected to continue through early October.
High temperatures have accelerated Italy’s grape harvest while yields are reported to be falling dramatically. Water stress is now a central concern for growers, prompting calls for new water reserves.
India has approved additional cold-treatment protocols for fresh citrus from South Africa after nearly a decade of negotiations. The measures should give exporters greater logistical flexibility, although tariffs of about 25% to 30% remain a commercial disadvantage.
Jeju City Agricultural Cooperative plans to ship Jeju citrus to Uzbekistan for the first time in November. A partnership with Korzinka and Sungshin L&P will use the retailer’s network of more than 250 stores to develop distribution in Tashkent and explore wider Central Asian demand.
Russia imported 406 million liters of dairy products in January–June 2026, up 9.94% year on year. Belarus drove much of the increase, while ice cream imports rose 26.72% as Russian production declined.
Greek dairy producer Kri Kri is investing €52.2 million in new production units designed to double capacity by the end of 2027. The company plans to use long-life Greek frozen yogurt to enter the US and China while expanding its established European export business.
Dole’s South African orange campaign will supply Italy until the domestic season begins in November. Adverse weather and logistics constraints have reduced availability, while shipments to Europe were down about 30% at week 31.
Pakistan sees an opportunity to expand non-Basmati hybrid rice exports to China as Indian shipments face non-tariff barriers. Industry executive Shahzad Ali Malik estimates the market could generate up to $1.5 billion for Pakistan, but exporters must meet Chinese certification and food safety requirements.
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