Tunisia’s regulatory stock of consumption potatoes for the 2026 campaign stands at 12,392 tonnes, the Agriculture Ministry said. Nabeul accounts for 61% of the national reserve, making the governorate central to the government’s supply-management program.
The United States has allocated Guatemala a 51,639-metric-tonne raw-value cane sugar quota for fiscal 2027, unchanged from 2025 and 2026. Preferential access is protected under CAFTA-DR, but the tariff treatment of shipments above the quota remains unresolved.
Jordan consumes nearly 2 million tonnes of wheat and barley annually, underscoring its continued dependence on grain imports. Domestic production increased more than fivefold in the 2026 season, but limited rainfall constrains further expansion.
A coalition of 61 Malaysian organizations has asked the National Biosafety Board to reject Zen Cropscience’s proposed trial of genetically modified MR219 rice in Perak. The dispute centers on contamination, glyphosate use and food safety, while Malaysia produces only about half the rice it consumes.
Croatia plans to expand its deposit-return system on January 1, 2027, adding beverage cartons, HDPE bottles and containers smaller than two decilitres. The change could bring 350 million to 400 million additional packaging units into the system annually, but producers and retailers are seeking a delay over infrastructure, logistics and hygiene concerns.
EU cow’s milk deliveries rose 4% in the first four months of 2026, increasing butter and skimmed milk powder production. Meanwhile, the average farmgate milk price fell 19.6% year on year in May, while feed and energy costs increased.
Thailand has asked New Zealand to advance market access for whole fresh pomelo and cooked chicken products. The request was discussed during a meeting between Thailand’s agriculture minister and New Zealand’s ambassador in Bangkok.
Poland’s pork industry is looking beyond the EU as high supply, weak demand and volatile prices pressure the domestic sector. Mexico and several Asian markets offer opportunities, but Polish exporters face established competitors and must build a lasting commercial presence.
Romania’s gas market is likely to become more strained in winter 2026-2027, although a full supply crisis is not the central forecast. Energy expert Dumitru Chisăliţă expects electricity offers to rise by 3-20%, depending on gas storage, import costs and short-term market stress.
Vietnam imported nearly 1 million tonnes of cashew nuts from Cambodia in the first seven months of 2026, worth about $1.7 billion. The inflow supports Vietnam’s processing and export industry, although faster growth in raw material costs is putting pressure on processors.
Vietnamese export rice prices reached their highest level in 19 months in July as delays to the early summer-autumn harvest and lower production constrained supply. FAO data show gains for Vietnamese 5% and 25% broken rice, while India retained the region’s lowest current offers.
Greek beef prices were 28.4% higher in July 2026 than in December 2024, with most of the increase occurring during 2025. Costlier imports and declining EU cattle production are keeping wholesale and retail prices near their highs.
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