Aldi has increased its purchases of Spanish meat by 30% and domestically produced fruit and vegetables by 20%, El Economista reports. The increases reinforce local sourcing as a central part of the retailer’s supply strategy in Spain.
The US International Trade Commission has opened a review of trade measures covering seamless carbon and alloy steel pipe from Russia, Ukraine, Czechia and South Korea. Russian pipe currently faces anti-dumping duties of 209.72% and a countervailing duty of 48.38%, while the anti-dumping rate for Ukrainian products is 23.75%.
Iran’s rice production is forecast to increase by 150,000-200,000 tonnes to 2.3-2.4 million tonnes this season. Consumer prices for premium domestic varieties range from 450,000 tomans per kilogram for Tarem Hashemi to 550,000 tomans for Gilan Domsiah, while the country is still expected to require 500,000 tonnes of imports.
South Korean farmers plan to reduce onion planting after prices fell to 548 won per kilogram this spring. Intended onion acreage is down 6.3% and 10.8% below the historical average, while garlic planting intentions have increased 0.6%.
A major citrus-producing region is facing what growers describe as one of its worst harvests in 20 years. Several adverse factors are combining with longstanding farming difficulties and putting the viability of agricultural businesses under pressure.
South Korea has abandoned plans to co-fire ammonia at coal power plants, leaving Japan as the only buyer pursuing ammonia for this use. Nikkei reports that the decision threatens Tokyo’s efforts to establish a procurement framework for the emerging fuel market.
Turkey’s annual domestic raisin consumption remains at about 40,000 tonnes, including use by the alcohol industry, while the Manisa Commodity Exchange wants it raised to at least 100,000 tonnes. Europe remains the principal market for Turkish raisins, with strong consumption in the United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands.
The 2026 green lentil harvest has begun in Yozgat, Turkey’s leading province by planted area and production volume. Farmers planted 189,630 decares, with the crop expected to reach approximately 22,755 tonnes.
Spain will launch a nationwide deposit-return system for beverage containers in November 2026, according to Heraldo. Bars, restaurants, supermarkets and shops will collect a refundable deposit of at least €0.10 on eligible containers and accept empty returns.
Algeria's state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy 50,000 tonnes of soft milling wheat, European traders told Reuters on Monday, 3 August. Shipment is offered from optional origins, leaving the sourcing decision to sellers. No price, seller names or final purchase volume were disclosed in the initial report.
Vietnam supplied $2.2 billion of fruit and vegetables to China in the first half of 2026, up 20% year on year. Its market share rose to 16.1%, bringing it close to overtaking Chile as China’s second-largest supplier.
Companies linked to Russia’s largest oil producers are gradually replacing independent exchange traders serving private filling stations, SIA reported, citing Kommersant. Independents provide storage, working-capital financing, lot splitting and regional delivery, raising concerns that their retreat could reduce supply flexibility.
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