Paris corn and rapeseed futures rose more than 2% in Monday trading, reaching their highest levels since 2023. European supply concerns contrasted with pressure on US wheat from advancing harvests and weak export inspections.
Italy’s Coldiretti has called for the immediate allocation of €40 million to strengthen wheat supply-chain contracts. The farm organization also wants tighter controls on the origin of foreign wheat and stronger action against unfair practices.
Edison Energia will supply 100% renewable electricity to Sapio’s newly inaugurated hydrogen electrolyzer at Porto Marghera under a multi-year off-site PPA. The agreement gives the industrial-gas producer a stable external power supply for green hydrogen production.
The Association of Sugar Producers in Poland expects EU sugar production to decline substantially in the 2026/27 season because fewer sugar beets will be available. The warning puts beet supply, factory utilization and the bloc’s sugar balance under closer scrutiny.
Armenian fish farmers protested outside the government building in Yerevan after shipments to Russia were suspended. ARKA reported that about 15,000 tonnes of live fish are at risk, while the Armenian Fish Farmers’ Union said access to the EU market remains impractical despite new authorization.
India is developing a possible policy framework to promote ethanol as a household cooking fuel alongside LPG. The plan could include subsidies, ethanol dispensers at fuel stations and support for specialized stoves.
Spain’s government has approved a draft tobacco law that would extend smoking and vaping bans to hospitality terraces, beaches, transport stations and other outdoor spaces. The bill also puts electronic cigarettes under the same restrictions as conventional tobacco, while hospitality, tourism and transport groups warn of costs and operational difficulties.
China earned $44.3 million from apple and pear exports to Russia in the first half of 2026, up from $35.4 million a year earlier. The increase reflects Russia’s domestic fruit supply gap, although higher prices and logistics costs may also have raised the trade value.
India’s central government told the Lok Sabha that it currently has no proposal to introduce a minimum support price for milk. Prices will continue to be determined by cooperative dairies and private dairy companies.
India’s government may begin releasing onions from its buffer stock in September to contain rising market prices. The prospective intervention comes ahead of the country’s festive and wedding season, when household and catering demand could strengthen.
Nestlé will invest CHF 520 million in a new Purina wet pet food plant in Mantua, Italy. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2029 and will serve Italy and other European markets.
Turkey exported 402,895 tonnes of sunflower oil worth $663.938 million in the first half, according to Turkish Exporters Assembly data. Export volume rose 8% year on year, while value increased 20.1%, led by shipments to Djibouti, Sudan and Libya.
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