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Nuts
Jul 31, 2018

Hazelnuts: Start to the harvest in Giresun

GIRESUN/ORDU. The harvest has only just commenced in Giresun. Yields are lower than last year.
Oilseeds
Jul 31, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Below average yields

CHRUDIM. The harvest has started with a shock for growers in the South of the Czech Republic as yields fall short of expectations. Hopes are that the situation will improve as the harvest progresses.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 31, 2018

Potatoes: Fried gold

FRANKFURT. The prolonged dry spell has now prompted the potato processing industry in Germany to expect a decline in production. Large potatoes, which are used to make chips, will be particularly difficult to obtain.
Oilseeds
Jul 30, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Poppy seeds and sesame seeds continue to go up

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Spices
Jul 30, 2018

Mustard seeds: Canada is returning to old form

OTTAWA/KIEV. Motivated by last year’s higher prices growers in Canada have increased acreage for yellow and brown mustard seeds by far more than previously expected.
Sugar
Jul 30, 2018

Sugar: Prices spiral downwards

FRANKFURT. Sugar in Europe is already trading 45% lower than last year. Big producers are now, however, offering even lower prices.
Oilseeds
Jul 27, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Stable end of the week prices

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Oilseeds
Jul 27, 2018

Sesame seeds: Delivery delays in India

NEW DELHI. Strikes have caused transportation delays in India this week. Supplies are moreover reduced in the upcountry markets.
Dairy Products
Jul 27, 2018

Butter: Aldi purchasing price sets agenda

FRANKFURT/LODZ. Aldi and the dairies in Germany have negotiated a new purchasing price for non-blended butter this week. Market players agree that it will set the agenda for the butter prices in August.
Oilseeds
Jul 26, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: A strike and no demand

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Oilseeds
Jul 26, 2018

Pumpkin seeds: New crop, old prices

DALIAN. On the Chinese market, the export prices for pumpkin seeds have stabilised at the current level. New crop arrivals are expected relatively soon.
Dried Fruit
Jul 26, 2018

Dried apricots: Rise in demand for industrial apricots

MALATYA. More and more dried apricots from the 2018 crop are becoming available in the market. The prices of the various suppliers are converging.
Dried Fruit
Jul 26, 2018

Dried figs: End of season sales

AYDIN. A few weeks before the start of the new season, Turkish dried figs are once again showing weaknesses. Though no large stocks remain, traders want to take as little of it as possible into the new season.
Oilseeds
Jul 26, 2018

Sunflower seeds: Buyers prefer to wait

SOFIA. The prospects for the sunflower seed production in Bulgaria are becoming more and more promising every day. Oil World expects a rise in global production.
Spices
Jul 25, 2018

Caraway: The pressure is on

VILNIUS. Due to a decline in production prices traded higher in Lithuania last week. Now the market is under pressure from competitors in other producing countries.
Nuts
Jul 25, 2018

Almonds: Disease continues to spread

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. The bacteria Xylella fastidiosa is continuing to spread in affected areas in Spain. It has now spread to shrubs such as chamomile and rosemary.
Dried Fruit
Jul 25, 2018

Sultanas: Prices rise 300 EUR/mt over last year

MANISA. The producers are greatly concerned over rains in Manisa. Fortunately, the growers have not yet started drying the grapes.
Nuts
Jul 24, 2018

Hazelnuts: Ferrero expects price turnaround

ORDU. Market activities may currently be relatively subdued. The harvest time is, however, getting ever closer, and rumours concerning Ferrero are fuelling speculations about a possible price turnaround.
Oilseeds
Jul 24, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: The usual price fluctuations

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Cocoa
Jul 23, 2018

Cocoa: Q2 grinds exceed expectations

FRANKFURT. The recently published grindings data of the Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) shows solid demand. Contrary to this, the Q2 grindings presented by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) highlight a significant drop in demand.
Oilseeds
Jul 20, 2018

Pumpkin seeds: Discouraging prospects

DALIAN/VIENNA. Reduced acreage and limited demand are not exactly encouraging prospects in China. Prospects are equally discouraging in Europe.
Oilseeds
Jul 20, 2018

Sesame seeds: Decline in imports

NEW DELHI. Imports to Germany have dropped by as much as 38% since 2016. India has, in addition, won most of the bids for the South Korean tender.
Spices
Jul 20, 2018

Caraway: Smaller crop in Lithuania

VILNIUS. According to caraway producers from Lithuania, this year’s crop is expected to be significantly smaller as a result of the dry weather conditions.
Dairy Products
Jul 19, 2018

Butter: Internal demand weighs on EU exports

WASHINGTON D.C./FRANKFURT. The Foreign Agricultural Service has drastically revised its EU butter production estimates in the most recently published dairy report. Market players in Germany are becoming increasingly concerned over the impact the persisting dry weather will have on feed supplies. Butter may become a luxury product in post-Brexit UK.
Dried Fruit
Jul 19, 2018

Sultanas: Traders expect corrections

MANISA. Until revised crop estimates are announced and as long as the TMO base price for 2018 has not been published, many Turkish traders are maintaining the current price level.
Oilseeds
Jul 19, 2018

Flaxseed: Sharp decline in Eastern Europe

ASTANA/MOSCOW. Experts reckon with a massive drop in production in Russia and Kazakhstan due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Oilseeds
Jul 19, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Prices for end-of-season stocks increase further

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Grains
Jul 18, 2018

Grains: Concern over feed supplies

BERLIN. The German Farmers’ Association (DBV) has published the first crop report with new estimates. Drought is unfolding an enormous impact on yields. There is also high concern that not enough feed is available.
Nuts
Jul 18, 2018

Hazelnuts: Opinions differ

ORDU. Unofficial production estimates for 2018 differ by as much as 100,000 mt in Turkey. Prices are, however, surprisingly stable on a low level.
Nuts
Jul 18, 2018

Cashew kernels: Strong demand prompts temporary increase in prices

HANOI/NEW DELHI. Strong domestic demand is currently driving up cashew prices in the Indian market. However, market players expect prices to remain stable or even drop in the long term.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 18, 2018

Cherries: Hungary has reduced exports of canned produce by 17%

FRANKFURT/ANKARA. Top cherry producer, Turkey, was able to start the export season about two weeks earlier this year. Due to good production prospects and stable demand, market participants are hoping for record exports.
Spices
Jul 17, 2018

Mustard seeds: Prices are stable and rising

OTTAWA/KIEV. While last year's production was rather low, farmers in Canada are now intending to increase production. Market players expect a similar production in the Ukraine as last year.
Spices
Jul 17, 2018

Vanilla: Possible supply squeeze in German supermarkets

HAMBURG. Newspapers in Germany report that vanilla suppliers are sounding the alarm bells. Supermarkets may experience a supply squeeze.
Nuts
Jul 17, 2018

Almonds: Spain raises production estimates

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Spain has raised its production estimates for 2018/19. California will need to pay close attention to the impact the trade war with China will have.
Oilseeds
Jul 16, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: The latest tender rumours

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Cocoa
Jul 16, 2018

Cocoa: New record

BRUSSELS. The European Cocoa Association has published the grind statistics for the second quarter. Grindings have risen massively.
Oilseeds
Jul 16, 2018

Poppy seeds 2018/19: Hard facts and figures

The most relevant data provided in a clearly structured Excel file. Including: Background information, global hazelnut production data, import and export figures and prices.
Oilseeds
Jul 13, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Pumpkin seed kernel suppliers anticipate stable prices

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Oilseeds
Jul 13, 2018

Flaxseed: Rain disrupts harvest

LODZ. The harvest has started in the South of Russia. Meanwhile the prices for prompt deliveries vary considerably.
Nuts
Jul 13, 2018

Almonds: Slump in exports to China

SACRAMENTO. Suppliers in California feel the impact of the trade war with China and punitive tariffs. Although total exports rose by nearly 8% in 2017/18, shipments in June fell by 16%.
Oilseeds
Jul 13, 2018

Sesame seeds: Exporters in India want the tender

NEW DELHI. Too high prices have already delayed a tender in the past. Traders in India have now adopted a more cautious approach for the current tender from Korea.
Dried Fruit
Jul 12, 2018

Dried figs: Prices 20% up from last year

AYDIN. The average export price for Turkish dried figs has increased by around 20% compared to 2016/17. No wonder the producers are satisfied with their profits.
Dried Fruit
Jul 12, 2018

Dried apricots: Blemished fruits pose challenge

MALATYA. The Turkish dried apricot market is expected to end this season with an export gain of around 10,000 mt or 11.5%, while prices are significantly higher than the last year.
Sugar
Jul 12, 2018

Südzucker: Significant downturn

MANNHEIM. Südzucker has released its first quarter results for 2018/19. At EUR 1,741 million Südzucker’s consolidated group revenues have dropped marginally below last year’s results in the first quarter (1 March to 31 May 2018). While revenues in the special products segment rose considerably to EUR 558 million, revenues in the fruit segment remained relatively stable at EUR 312 million.
Oilseeds
Jul 11, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Latest processing numbers

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Dried Fruit
Jul 11, 2018

Sultanas: 2018 is full of surprises

MANISA. The high prices for Thompson raisins are also very attractive for growers in Turkey. Good production estimates in other countries could, however, have an impact on the Turkish export market.
Nuts
Jul 11, 2018

Hazelnuts: Export prices drop by 23%

ORDU. Exports from Turkey have so far climbed by about 25% this season. Prices remain attractive.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 11, 2018

Peaches: 15% less canned fruit in 2017

FRANKFURT/JINAN. China, the top peach and nectarine producer, expects a decline in production this year, despite an increase in acreage.