Porkcolombia says domestic pork consumption has quadrupled and wants the industry to become a leading part of Colombian agriculture. The association is prioritizing international expansion and expects support from the incoming government.
October New York world sugar No. 11 was unchanged, while October London white sugar No. 5 fell 0.70, or 0.15%. The weak tone coincided with lower WTI crude oil prices, reinforcing the market’s focus on the link between oil, ethanol and sugar.
Italian supermarket private labels sold 5.9 million litres of domestic extra virgin olive oil in June 2026, roughly matching the combined volume of the nine leading industrial brands. Nielsen data cited by Teatro Naturale show that the wider Italian olive oil market grew in volume while branded suppliers relied heavily on promotions and price cuts.
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have finalized the substance of a regional palm oil cooperation memorandum under the IMT-GT framework. The three countries, which collectively account for about 87% of global palm oil production, plan to cooperate on productivity, processing, traceability, research, technology and smallholder support.
German beer output fell 5.6% to 79.24 million hectolitres in 2025, dropping below 80 million for the first time. Paulaner was the only major German brewing group to grow, while rising costs and weaker consumption forced more smaller breweries out of business.
The United States has allocated Brazil 100,000 metric tons raw value of raw sugar under its fiscal 2027 tariff-rate quota, down 35.9% from the previous cycle. The change reduces Brazil’s access to a key preferential market while larger allocations go to the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and Australia.
Poland applies 23% VAT to bottled mineral and spring water, while non-alcoholic drinks containing at least 20% fruit or vegetable juice can qualify for a 5% rate. The Finance Ministry has rejected a proposed reduction, citing the resulting loss of budget revenue.
The government is reinstating import duty exemptions for live sheep and fresh meat as domestic red-meat prices remain very high. The measure turns again to foreign supply, but no implementation dates, tariff rates, quotas or eligible origins have been disclosed.
Kazakhstan plans about 7.6 GW of new coal-fired generation as it works to secure electricity supply and reach carbon neutrality by 2060. Gas, nuclear power and renewables are expected to reduce coal’s share gradually, but experts say replacement capacity must be operating before older plants close.
Global sales of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles reached a monthly record of 2 million units in June 2026. Europe expanded rapidly, while weaker Chinese domestic demand coincided with record exports of nearly 500,000 electrified vehicles.
Polish potato growers are cutting production after surplus crops sold for as little as 4–4.5 groszy per kilogram. An industry expert blames uncontracted domestic oversupply rather than German imports, while farmers also point to weak exports and administrative barriers.
Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand are improving market access and logistics for fruit shipments to China, narrowing Vietnam’s traditional advantages. Falling durian prices show how expanding supply and faster transport are reshaping competition.
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