Russian consumption of sugar and confectionery fell to 28.2 kg per person in 2025, down from 28.8 kg in 2024 and the lowest level since 2004. Pure sugar, jam and honey declined, while consumption of chocolate and other confectionery remained unchanged.
Seoul Milk Cooperative, Maeil Dairies and Namyang Dairy Products are expanding into bakery, frozen desserts, functional nutrition, B2B products and exports. The restructuring responds to declining domestic milk consumption and a prolonged imbalance in raw-milk supply and demand.
Spanish meat production reached 4,162,681 tonnes in the first half of 2026, up 3.8% from the same period a year earlier. Eurocarne reported that stronger poultry and pork output drove the increase.
Saudi Arabia ranks first among date-exporting countries and ships to more than 125 markets. With the National Center for Palms and Dates counting more than 300 varieties, protection of product names and commercial brands is becoming a central issue for the sector.
Thailand’s trade with 18 FTA partners reached $243.669 billion in January-June 2026, up 21.8% year on year. Imports rose faster than exports, while fruit, processed chicken, electronics and jewelry recorded growth.
Australian farmers and meat exporters are mobilising against a Trump administration trade probe that could restrict lamb shipments to the United States. The Australian Financial Review reports that the market is worth $1.4 billion and Australian imports account for about three-quarters of US supply.
Saudi Arabia’s frozen food market is projected to reach $2.1 billion by 2030, Al Riyadh reports. Annual growth of 6% is expected as rising living standards and changing consumer habits support demand.
Indonesia exported $6.25 billion of processed food in 2025, ranking fourth among the ASEAN countries cited by the Trade Ministry. The government plans to strengthen export support and connect producers with buyers through its representatives in 33 countries.
Brazil exported 131,500 tonnes of pork in July 2026, up 3.7% year on year, while revenue fell 5.6% to $298.3 million. Mato Grosso recorded the fastest state-level growth, and the Philippines remained the leading destination.
China has imposed preliminary antidumping duties on pecans from Mexico and the United States, with reported rates reaching 54.3%. Mexico’s Economy Ministry will seek the removal of duties ranging from 17.8% to 51.6% for Mexican exporters before China issues its final ruling.
Russian sales of Greek yogurt increased 65.3% year on year in the first quarter of 2026 and 63.9% in the second quarter. Demand is being supported by interest in protein-rich foods, probiotics and products that can replace sour cream or mayonnaise.
NH Nonghyup Trade, Seoul Milk Cooperative and CHATUDE GLOBAL are expanding sales of Korean dairy products in Vietnam. The partners will focus on UHT milk, localized marketing and distribution through hypermarkets, convenience stores and baby-product retailers.
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