Panama harvested about 50% of its usual specialty coffee output after heavy rain, drought and extreme temperatures. Geisha production fell by at least 30%, tightening supply before the Best of Panama auction in September.
Expanding poultry and livestock industries in Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire are increasing demand for animal feed, according to Agence Ecofin. US corn exporters are examining the two West African markets as potential new outlets.
EU biofuel consumption is projected to rise 6% in 2026 as transport decarbonization rules tighten. Limited European production capacity could create more room for Brazilian sugarcane ethanol, corn ethanol and biodiesel, although strict sustainability requirements remain a barrier.
Tanzania’s government will issue guidelines on July 20, 2026, for official maize purchases intended to stabilize falling prices. Farmers have reported steep declines, but purchase volumes, prices and participating agencies have not yet been disclosed.
Spanish used battery-electric car transactions reached 18,677 units in the first half of 2026, up 45% year on year. Average asking prices returned to growth after 15 consecutive months of declines, while charging access and affordability remain barriers.
Moroccan exports to the United States could face an additional 12.5% tariff under a trade proposal linked to forced-labor concerns. The measure, which is reportedly under consideration, could weaken their competitiveness in the US market.
Brazil exported a record 1.51 million tonnes of pork in 2025, an increase of 11.6% from the previous year. Export revenue grew even faster than shipment volume, strengthening the country’s position among global suppliers.
Under the provisional EU-Mercosur trade agreement, Brazil's wine import tariff fell from 27% to 24% in May, but consumers saw only a 2% to 2.5% discount. Full elimination by 2034 could bring up to a 20% accumulated reduction, with the next cut to 21% due in 2027. Importers cite high-cost stock and compressed margins as reasons the retail effect remains limited.
Indonesia is promoting palm-based bioenergy as a way to reduce fossil fuel imports, curb emissions and strengthen energy security. The strategy could also create additional demand for palm feedstock and raise farmer incomes.
Nestlé will sell 50% of its bottled water business to Platinum Equity for about €3 billion in cash and place the operation in a jointly owned company called Peranel. The transaction gives the new business an enterprise value of €4.9 billion and advances Nestlé’s withdrawal from underperforming assets.
Russia has cancelled the registration of Eviplera at Johnson & Johnson’s request after demand for the HIV therapy fell sharply. The drug remained the country’s most expensive HIV treatment despite a 30% procurement price reduction in 2025.
Poland has asked the European Commission for emergency financial support as domestic pig prices remain 7% below the EU average. The crisis has renewed concern over the industry’s reliance on roughly 8 million imported piglets a year, mainly from Denmark.
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