In Mexico, World Grain reported that stronger demand and rising prices will drive increased production of corn, rice and sorghum in Mexico, while prolonged drought and weaker price expectations will lower wheat production in 2025-26, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. The report noted that […]
In Argentina, Infobae reported that the national government has decided that, starting July 1, the export duties on soybeans and corn will rise again. According to the resolution, the soybean tax rate will rise from current 26% to 33%, while that of corn and sorghum will go from 9.5% to 12%. The sunflower tax rate […]
In Canada, World Grain reported that a group of companies in the soybean supply chain, with the support of Protein Industries Canada, is investing in a new breeding program for early-maturing, high-protein, non-GMO soybean varieties suited to Canada’s climate. The report noted that the group will work toward development of a novel, soy-based plant protein […]
In Denmark, Cellugy, a Danish industrial biotechnology startup developing biobased solutions to replace fossil-based materials in the personal care sector, has secured $9.47 million to support scaling up the production of its biofabricated cellulose-based rheology modifier material, EcoFLEXY. The new funding comes in the form of a grant from the LIFE Program, the European Union’s […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Royal Hordijk, a Dutch producer of sustainable plastic packaging solutions. Under this agreement, Hordijk has secured volumes of Avantium’s 100% plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate) from future license plants for use in trays and injection-molded packaging across a range of applications, including […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the SAF Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers. When there is a match, airlines and suppliers can connect and take their negotiation offline to agree on specific terms including price […]
In China, SUS Environment reiterated its commitment to expanding investments in Uzbekistan, actively participating in the development and operation of additional waste-to-energy projects, and jointly driving sustainable growth across Central Asia. On June 16, during the Second China-Central Asia Summit, Shi Liang, International Deputy General Manager of SUS International, signed a cross-border cooperation agreement with […]
In Ireland, Research and Markets reported that the global waste-to-energy market was valued at $42.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% to reach $78.6 billion by 2034. The report said that the expansion will be fueled by rapid urbanization and the increasing generation of municipal solid waste, both […]
In Hong Kong, the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) signed an agreement with both the Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB) and Pacific Basin Shipping Limited (Pacific Basin), supporting the Hong Kong Government’s initiative to develop Hong Kong as a green maritime fuel bunkering and trading center. Under the MoU signed with the […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Switzerland-based marine power company WinGD has been selected to supply its X-DF-M dual-fuel methanol and methanol-ready X-engine designs for over 30 boxships to be constructed for a Taiwanese container shipping player. The methanol-ready X-92 engines are to be fitted onto vessels with a 16,000 TEU capacity. The order […]
