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Dried Fruit

Aug 6, 2019

Dried figs: Prices start at EUR 4.80 per kg in Iran

AYDIN/TEHRAN. Iran is the fifth largest global producer with annual production ranging at 70,000-80,000 metric tonnes. Although most fresh figs produced in the country are detined for national consumption, dried figs are, nevertheless, exported.

Nuts

Aug 5, 2019

Almonds: Revised production estimates in Spain

MADRID. The farmers in Spain are anything but delighted about the spot market in Reus being closed for the summer break. With arrivals being low they...

Alerts and Regulations

Aug 5, 2019

China: State enterprises to stop imports of US agricultural products

WASHINGTON, D.C./PEKING. After US President Trump announced further tariffs on Chinese goods last week, Bloomberg now reports that China is retaliate with stringent measures.

Nuts

Aug 5, 2019

Hazelnuts: Farmers may be prompted to sell

ORDU. The TMO intends to purchase 200,000 metric tonnes as of 1st September. Encouraging production prospects are, however, prompting market players to speculate on lower prices.

Oilseeds

Aug 5, 2019

Pumpkin seeds: Shine skin acreage expected to decline

DALIAN. Although market players had initially reported that more shine skins were being sown, new estimates now state the opposite.

Sugar

Aug 2, 2019

Sugar: Traders in the UK confine themselves to national market

FRANKFURT/LONDON. The British sugar industry is profiting from the uncertainties over Brexit. At present, competitors from other EU countries present no challenge.

Grains

Aug 2, 2019

Wheat: Quality reported worse than last year in Germany

FRANKFURT. Prices in Europe and in Germany are on the decline.

Dairy Products

Aug 2, 2019

Butter: Market fails to meet expectations

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. Although the revival in demand for long term contracts prompted hopes that the general demand for bulk butter would revive in Germany, the current price development again indicates how unpredictable the market has become.

Oilseeds

Aug 2, 2019

Sesame seeds: Slow but sure price erosion in India

NEW DELHI. The long-awaited rain in some producing regions in India have taken some tension out of the market. Prices vary depending on the provider.

Oilseeds

Aug 1, 2019

OIlseeds update: Exporters readjust prices

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.

Oilseeds

Aug 1, 2019

Sunflower seeds: Bulgaria and Moldova provide similar offers

SOFIA/CHIȘINĂU. The new season is currently drawing all attention in Eastern Europe. In Bulgaria, harvesting is to start in about two weeks.

Sugar

Aug 1, 2019

Nordzucker acquires majority stake of 70% in Australian sugar producer

BRUNSWICK. The Nordzucker AG has successfully completed the acquisition of a 70 percent majority stake in Mackay Sugar Limited (MSL), Australia's second largest sugar producer.

Oilseeds

Jul 31, 2019

Flaxseed: Close race between Russia and Canada

OTTAWA/LODZ. In July, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has revised its production estimates for 2019/2020. Contrary to initial expectations production is set to...

Oilseeds

Jul 31, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: All eyes are on the Czech Republic

CHRUDIM/BUDAPEST. Traders in Turkey are seizing on the different production prospects in the Czech Repblic by raising their prices.

Nuts

Jul 31, 2019

Almonds: Early start to the harvest in Andalusia

MADRID. In the Spanish province of Córdoba, in the northern part of Andalusia, harvesting has already started. This is about a month earlier than last year.

Nuts

Jul 31, 2019

Macadamias: Drought impacts production in Australia

CANBERRA. The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has revised its production estimates.

Oilseeds

Jul 30, 2019

Mustard seeds: Canada again revises production estimates

OTTAWA/MOSCOW. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has further reduced its production estimates for 2019/2020.

Dried Fruit

Jul 30, 2019

Dried figs: Rise in production may result in smaller fruits

AYDIN. The quality of the figs used for dried fuit production is highly encouraging in Turkey. Last year's experiences have, however, caused some market players to become more cautious.

Organic

Dried Fruit

Jul 30, 2019

Sultanas: Organic farming is deemed unprofitable

MANISA. Traders in Turkey are calling for the TMO to regulate prices in the new season. Market players are, in addition, far from satisfied in the organic sector.

Dried Fruit

Jul 30, 2019

Dried apricots: First shipments of the new crop

MALATYA. The export season for dried apricots will officially start on Thursday. Some farmers are, however, already selling small volumes in order to pay their labourers.

Nuts

Jul 29, 2019

Brazil nuts: Germany cuts imports by a third

SUCRE. Production may decline by as much as 25% in the main producing countries in 2019/2020. Last year, the market already had to recover from a decline in production.

Oilseeds

Jul 29, 2019

Oilseeds: Blue poppy seeds suffer from heat wave

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.

Nuts

Jul 29, 2019

Hazelnuts: Erdoğan announces TMO prices

ORDU. As the president himself announced on Friday, the TMO will start purchasing on 01 September. Market players are also paying close attention to Ferrero.

Spices

Jul 25, 2019

Saffron: Exports decline in Iran

TEHRAN. Since the traders in Iran refused to sell their products in a bid the push up prices, there has been a noted decline in exports.

Dairy Products

Jul 25, 2019

Butter: Subdued demand continues

BRUSSELS/BERLIN. Butter is being controversially discussed in Germany. Problem are the CO2 emmissions. Meanwhile, demand for bulk butter is still very subdued.

Oilseeds

Jul 25, 2019

Sunflower seeds: Current production estimates for 2019/2020

SOFIA/FRANKFURT. Global production is expetced to range on a similar level as last year.

Oilseeds

Jul 24, 2019

Oilseeds up to date: Prices for new crop long-term contracts available

FRANKFURT Monitoring of the oilseed sector with information on the change from the previous day.

Oilseeds

Jul 24, 2019

Flaxseed: Production to increase considerably

FRANKFURT/LODZ. Global production is expected to rise by 11.5% in 2019/2020.

Oilseeds

Jul 24, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: Sluggish market in the Czech Republic

CHRUDIM/BUDAPEST. Offers for blue poppy seeds from this year's crop are currently hard to come by in the Czech Republic. There are several reasons why farmers and traders are reluctant to sell..

Grains

Jul 24, 2019

Millet: Buyers in Germany mainly purchase in France and Austria

KIEV/FRANKFURT. Production prospects are highly promising in the Ukraine. Prices, however, differ greatly.

Dried Fruit

Jul 24, 2019

Prunes: Global production is set to rise

SACRAMENTO/SANTIAGO DE CHILE. Global production is expected to rise by 20% in 2019/2020. Among other things, the weather conditions in California prompted high yields.

Dried Fruit

Jul 24, 2019

Dried apricots: Lower yields expected

MALATYA. There are further delays in Turkish dry apricot production. However, this should not be the only problem with this year's harvest.

Dried Fruit

Jul 23, 2019

Sultanas: Wide price range due to uncertainties

MANISA. The unusually cool night temperatures in the Turkey are causing further delays in production and are governing concerns in the export market.

Oilseeds

Jul 23, 2019

Pumpkin seeds: Less GWS kernels in 2019

DALIAN. Market players report a significant decline in production in China. The production of GWS kernels is expected to decline by 50%.

Nuts

Jul 23, 2019

Pecans: The EU is the leading import market

REUS. The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) is repeatedly stressing the need to invest in new markets. In addition, the global production estimates have been revised and trade is booming, despite the Chinese sanctions on US pecans.

Oilseeds

Jul 23, 2019

Sesame seeds: Production estimates for 2019/2020

NEW DELHI. Market analysts are currently reckoning with a recovery in production in India. Global production is also expected to rise.

Oilseeds

Jul 23, 2019

Rapeseed: MARS cuts back production estimates

BRUSSELS. Prospects are not quite as encouraging in the EU anymore.

Nuts

Jul 23, 2019

Almonds: Reliable estimates to be issued in November at the earliest

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Media reports in Spain state the marekt has witnessed further price increases and that the hike cannot be stopped.

Oilseeds

Jul 22, 2019

Oilseeds up to date: Crop projection 2019-20 will soon be available

FRANKFURT Monitoring of the oilseed sector with information on the change from the previous day.

Nuts

Jul 22, 2019

Pine nuts: Upheaval on the international market

PEKING. Reports state that two major producing countries have already put a stop to production and trade with pine nuts. A third player is, however, expected to compensate this breakdown.

Nuts

Jul 22, 2019

Walnuts: Prices range nominally higher than last year

SACRAMENTO. Intitial estimates stated that US production would be similar in size to last year. Subjective production estimates are to be issued soon.

Dried Fruit

Jul 22, 2019

Dried cranberries: Fresh fruit production to rise by 3.2%

WASHINGTON, D.C./OTTAWA. According to the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC), a total of 3.2% more fresh cranberries are to be harvested in the USA, Canada and Chile than last year.

Nuts

Jul 22, 2019

Hazelnuts: Turkey encourages competitors

ORDU. Although the exporters in Turkey are receiving an increasing number of enquiries, the sales figures for the new season fall short of expectations.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jul 19, 2019

Cherries: Exports from Turkey climb to USD 155 million

ISTANBUL. According to media reports in Turkey, the export value has climbed to USD 155 million, although the export volume has declined. Market players in Turkey see enormous potential in China.

Oilseeds

Jul 19, 2019

Flaxseed: First prices for the new crop

LODZ. The first prices for the new crop are available. Traders are carefully optimistic on the further price developments.

Oilseeds

Jul 18, 2019

Oilseeds up to date: Low precipitation prevents price decline

FRANKFURT Monitoring of the oilseed sector with information on the change from the previous day.

Oilseeds

Jul 18, 2019

Sesame seeds: Drought-like conditions delay sowing

NEW DELHI. The Indian sesame farmers are busy sowing. Lack of rain may have an adverse impact on production.

Nuts

Jul 18, 2019

Cashews: Drastic price cuts in India

HANOI/NEW DELHI. International competition has forces the exporters in India to cut back in prices. The market is currently witnessing the lowest prices in months.

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