Russia’s sunflower oil self-sufficiency exceeds 140%, while processors send about 30% of output abroad. Strong domestic demand for sunflower cake and meal is supporting plant margins as feed protein consumption outpaces production.
Czech consumers are drinking less alcohol while non-alcoholic beer and ready-to-drink products gain ground. Rohlík reports non-alcoholic beer sales rising by more than 25%, while spirits producer Stock Plzeň-Božkov is investing millions in lower-alcohol formats amid higher excise duties.
Savola Group increased second-quarter 2026 revenue by 8.6% and net profit by 10% as higher sugar sales volumes and edible oil prices offset falling global sugar prices. The Saudi food group also continued reshaping its portfolio through an exit from Sudan and an acquisition in nuts, spices and pulses.
Bilecik has begun harvesting 63,489 tons of peaches and nectarines grown across 18,804 decares this year. The available report says all harvested nectarines are being shipped abroad, but does not identify destinations, prices or shipment volumes.
Egypt’s New Egyptian Countryside Development Company has secured exclusive domestic rights to produce and market F25 hybrid tomato seed. Production will begin at the company’s model farm in Al-Moghra, with the government seeking to reduce reliance on imported vegetable seed.
Greece has completed the first payment under an emergency fertilizer-purchase support scheme, distributing €33,579,900 to 67,746 beneficiaries. The aid covers 15% of eligible fertilizer expenses incurred between March 15 and June 30, 2026.
Dunapack, the corrugated packaging arm of Austria's Prinzhorn Group, is buying three production units from Greek packaging manufacturer El Pack. The deal expands the group's manufacturing base in Greece and its position in the wider region. Financial terms and plant details were not disclosed in the available reporting.
Kenya has become Africa’s leading milk producer, while its meat exports have increased by 87%. The dairy sector’s cooperative network is illustrated by Murang’a County Creameries, an umbrella organization comprising 36 dairy cooperatives.
Jordan has reached a 62% self-sufficiency rate in agricultural crops, Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreisat said. Some crops exceed 120%, while poultry and table egg production also generates surpluses that can support exports.
Complexul Energetic Oltenia will return three coal-fired generating units to service to support Romania during periods of high electricity demand. Their combined capacity is comparable to Cernavodă’s approximately 700 MW Unit 2, which is scheduled to undergo refurbishment.
Indonesia’s natural rubber exports fell 23% in the first half of 2026 as acreage, output and productivity continued to decline. Indonesian SIR20 prices have reached parity with or exceeded Thai STR20, while futures in Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore have strengthened.
Silcotub has contracted part of the future output from Romania’s Neptun Deep offshore gas project, becoming its first Romanian buyer. The deal gives the steel pipe producer longer-term supply and cost visibility as OMV Petrom and Romgaz advance the €4 billion development.
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