Egypt exported about 156,000 tonnes of food during September 26–October 2, with Saudi Arabia the largest destination. Regulators also inspected imports and domestic facilities, detaining non-compliant shipments and seizing unsafe or adulterated food.
Low-cost imported virgin plastic is making recycled material increasingly uneconomic in Europe, according to recycling companies cited by Il Secolo XIX. Relife’s Matteo Vignola said 45 recycling plants have closed across Europe as the sector seeks government support.
India’s CACP has proposed linking minimum support prices for oilseeds to scientifically measured oil content. The measure would reward higher-quality crops as India seeks to expand domestic edible-oil output and reduce imports, which supply about 58% of consumption.
South Korea is preparing to combine five state-owned power generation companies into a single entity provisionally called Korea Power. The company is scheduled to launch next October, with renewable investment and the retirement of coal-fired capacity among its main responsibilities.
Vietnam’s wood industry is seeking uniform domestic rules on timber legality, product quality, chemical safety and traceability. Industry representatives say clearer standards, legal-wood distribution centers, public procurement and digital disclosure could strengthen demand for plantation timber and reward compliant processors.
Camel milk production is expanding as recurrent drought makes cattle farming increasingly difficult across East Africa. Commercial growth will depend on better hygiene, processing technology, cold chains and regional standards.
Indonesia exported US$221.4 million of coffee in July 2026, more than any other agricultural commodity reported by GoodStats using BPS data. Medicinal, aromatic and spice crops followed at US$54.4 million, while edible bird’s nests generated US$40.1 million.
South Korean retail prices for Shine Muscat grapes have fallen about 71% in five years as rapid acreage expansion created excess supply. Growers are now reducing plantings and tightening quality standards after complaints about sweetness and premature harvesting.
A Circana study of six European markets found total beverage spending up 2.9% to €180 billion between June 2025 and June 2026, while volumes rose just 0.5%. Spending on alcohol fell 0.8% and low- and no-alcohol alternatives grew 7.3%, with wine down 1.5% and spirits down 2.2%. Germany was the only market to record a volume decline, at 2.7%.
Thailand is under pressure to accelerate action against cassava mosaic disease while also supporting communities affected by flooding. Pheu Thai party-list MP Jakrapob Penkair said the crop disease requires urgent attention, highlighting risks to production, farm incomes and export availability.
Syria is preparing a strategy to increase agricultural exports to Saudi Arabia by improving processing, packaging and compliance with Saudi standards. Haitham Joud said shipments reached about $250 million in 2025 and identified olive oil, fresh produce, oils, fats and livestock products as key categories.
Ecuadorian food producer Pronaca expects to enter the United Arab Emirates with chicken and pork in the coming months and is assessing whether it can compete on price in China after President Daniel Noboa's official visit. Executives named local corn prices and labour policy as the main cost obstacles. The company reported $1.124 billion in 2025 revenue and a presence in 19 countries.
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