In Italy, Maire announces that Nextchem, through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been selected by Mana Group and Equinor to conduct a feasibility study for a waste-to-methanol plant at Norway’s Mongstad refinery. The project will use NX Circular technology to convert urban and industrial waste into chemical grade syngas that will be further processed to produce […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China is holding off on securing new soybean cargoes for December and January as high premiums on Brazilian supplies discourage buyers. The pause in purchases could lead Beijing to draw on state reserves to meet short-term demand, as the country still needs about 8–9 million tons of soybeans for the […]
In Canada, Canada Cattlemen reported that Western Australia will produce nearly 1 million metric tons more wheat this season than was expected a month, according to the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA). The entity also raised its production forecasts for canola by 490,000 tons and for barley by 200,000 tons. “The state is […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) informed that crude palm oil production in Malaysia decreased by 0.7% in September compared to August to 1.84 million tons. The report stated that crude palm oil exports increased by 7.7% to 1.43 million tons. Palm oil stocks in the country increased in September […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB Securities) has maintained its overweight call on the plantation sector, citing Indonesia’s plan to implement a 50% biodiesel blend (B50) mandate by the second half of 2026 as a long-term structural positive for crude palm oil (CPO) demand and prices. The research house said the […]
In India, Maximize Market Research reported that the global cane sugar market was valued at $232.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $ 258.41 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.31% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. “Technological advancements in cultivation and extraction are further […]
In Kenya, Milling Middle East and Africa reported that the Rosario Grains Exchange forecasts a wheat harvest of 23 million metric tons in Argentina for the 2025/2026 season, equaling the record set in 2021/22. This upward revision, an increase of 3 million metric tons from earlier projections, reflects robust yields driven by optimal soil moisture […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that CONAB’s has Brazil’s new soybean crop at 177.639 million tons, which would be up 3.6% from the previous season’s all-time high thanks to increased planted area and a higher yield. The report noted that CONAB is anticipating a rise in soybean exports to 112.11 million tons due to the larger […]
In China, Global Times reported that China’s soybean imports hit a record high for the month of September, with the country receiving 12.9 million tons of soybeans, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC). A Chinese analyst said that the robust performance came as demand from China remained persistent and soybean suppliers […]
In Indonesia, Antara News reported that Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, announced that more than 100 national and international companies have expressed interest in participating in the national waste-to-energy processing plant development project tender. “We announced the project two weeks ago, and around 120 companies have submitted their bids. The criteria for selecting the […]
