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Nuts
Nov 14, 2016

Almonds: Will prices continue to fall?

SACRAMENTO. A successful season lies ahead of Californian almond suppliers. How do buyers profit from it?
Oilseeds
Nov 11, 2016

Flaxseed: Haloxyfop contamination is a risk

WARSAW. The onset of winter is not only a problem in Canada, but also in Kazakhstan, where farmers are faced with enormous problems.
Oilseeds
Nov 11, 2016

Sesame seeds: Must India fear?

NEW DELHI. For Indian sesame seed suppliers, the further development of the season could not possibly be more uncertain.
Spices
Nov 11, 2016

India: A country governed by chaos?

GUJARAT. Trade has almost come to a complete standstill and concerns are being voiced that there will be a run on the banks, which will lead to ultimate chaos.
Dried Fruit
Nov 10, 2016

Apricots: Not even a month left

MALATYA. The farmers’ wish for support from the government is the common thread running through the entire dried fruit market.
Dried Fruit
Nov 10, 2016

Figs: Deadline in sight

AYDIN. Only a few more weeks until Christmas. That leaves Turkish fig suppliers with only little room for exports anymore.
Grains
Nov 10, 2016

Barley: Stunning figures in Bulgaria

SOFIA. Barley may not be as widely spread as wheat throughout Bulgaria. And its arable land does not increase at the same rate as other crops. But the market is in for a surprise this year.
Dried Fruit
Nov 10, 2016

Sultanas: Buyers will not be deterred

MANISA. Turkish sultana producers had been betting on selling larger amounts of sultanas to the government, who would then distribute them to schools.
Dried Fruit
Nov 9, 2016

Coconuts: Typhoons are causing a stir

MANILA. From November until the beginning of December, the typhoon damage in the Philippines could turn out to be especially grave.
Oilseeds
Nov 9, 2016

Blue poppy seeds: Is the farmer’s will broken?

PRAGUE. Because they can sell other raw materials in the meantime, farmers are under no pressure. Meanwhile, what are the blue poppy seed traders going to do?
Oilseeds
Nov 8, 2016

Pumpkin seed kernels: Exporters show courage

DALIAN. Although the offers of various pumpkin seed kernel traders differ considerably, all concerned are of one mind, as to where the journey will go.
Oilseeds
Nov 8, 2016

Sunflower seed kernels: Shipments speak a clear language

SOFIA. Above average temperatures and occasional rainfall are having farmers look hopefully towards the winter harvest. Although sunflower seed kernel traders are not really sure about how to deal with their situation.
Nuts
Nov 7, 2016

Organic hazelnuts: Devastating prospects in Bulgaria

SOFIA. This year’s weather has proven to be a downright disaster for the hazelnut crop in Bulgaria.
Nuts
Nov 7, 2016

Hazelnuts: Produce out of old crop distorts quality

ORDU. Farmers are increasingly delivering hazelnuts from the crop 2015 to dealers, which is tainting the reputation of the crop 2016.
Nuts
Nov 7, 2016

Almonds: Gold-rush atmosphere in Bulgaria

SOFIA. Bulgaria may not rank among the world’s top producers, but the local almonds prices are surprisingly high.
Oilseeds
Nov 4, 2016

Sunflower seed kernels: Is running after bargains worth it?

SOFIA. After last week’s scare, it is time to breathe easy because the bargain hunters are about. Is bargain hunting really worth it, or are traders only advertising on their own behalf?
Oilseeds
Nov 4, 2016

Sesame seeds: The competition does not rest

ASUNCIÓN/NEW DELHI. While the mood in India after the Diwali festivities for the largest part resembles something like a hangover, traders in South America are breaking out the champagne.
Oilseeds
Nov 4, 2016

Pumpkin seed kernels: Panic sales lead to short-term price declines

DALIAN. In a desperate attempt to get rid of their merchandise, some traders have sold at unbelievably low prices. Even these smallest of quantities sufficed to throw the market into a panic.
Nuts
Nov 4, 2016

Walnuts: Disaster has struck

SOFIA. The harvest this year has turned out to be a disaster, somewhat similar to that of 2014, with a few remarkable exceptions here and there. But the situation has got even worse now.
Oilseeds
Nov 2, 2016

Flaxseed: In a state of frost

WARSAW. Ice and snow brought the flaxseed harvest in Canada to a halt.
Dried Fruit
Nov 2, 2016

Sultanas: A threat of total disaster?

MANISA. Actually, the chlorpyrifos issue should long be off the table by now. Still, the traders in Turkey are very concerned.
Nuts
Nov 1, 2016

Hazelnut kernels: A dramatic race to catch up

ORDU. Where exports are concerned, Turkey has had a very poor start into the season. It is even rumoured by some market participants that it is the worst in the last 25 years.
Nuts
Nov 1, 2016

Organic hazelnuts: Neglect and abuse

SOFIA. Neglect and abuse are posing enormous problems in Bulgaria. Although market participants may be disappointed, there still are high expectations.
Spices
Nov 1, 2016

Chili: China causing a stir

HONGKONG. Elation and confidence are determining the current market situation for chili. There are, however, serious concerns.
Spices
Nov 1, 2016

Garlic: Incredibly hot market position

HONGKONG. Traders are currently asking absolutely outrageous prices. How shamelessly high will they become yet?
Spices
Oct 31, 2016

Coriander: Are we facing a price erosion?

RAJASTHAN. Optimism and confidence are determining the market development in India currently. In light of the impending crop 2017, Indian traders see their big break.
Nuts
Oct 31, 2016

Almonds: Import and export, Germany and EU

FRANKFURT. For more than 4,000 years, almond trees have been cultivated by humans. While its origin is probably in South Western Asia, the main cultivation areas are in the US state of California, the Mediterranean region, Pakistan, and in Iran.
Dried Fruit
Oct 28, 2016

Apricots: Who will last longer?

MALATYA. Many had hoped to gain important impulses from the SIAL. Now, disappointment spreads, instead.
Nuts
Oct 28, 2016

Hazelnut kernels: Are rumours disappearing into thin air?

ORDU. It is said that truth is in the eyes of the beholder. Complaints have been cropping up increasingly in Turkey.
Dried Fruit
Oct 28, 2016

Sultanas: Opacity as weapon

MANISA. Prior to the SIAL, many Turkish exporters had high hopes of making a big deal. In the meantime, they have returned back home, and are confronted with a rather sobering situation.
Oilseeds
Oct 28, 2016

Are sesame seeds following the general trend?

NEW DELHI. Currently, the Indian markets have been paralysed by the Diwali New Year’s festivities. However, the competition does not sleep.
Oilseeds
Oct 28, 2016

Sunflower seed kernels: Price situation worse than feared

SOFIA. Market participants are stunned. Eastern Europe is realising its worst nightmares.
Oilseeds
Oct 25, 2016

Pumpkin seed kernels: Illegal price fixing

DALIAN. Pumpkin seed kernel exporters expected to turn the SIAL into a roaring sales festivity. All hope was suddenly destroyed at the fair, however.
Nuts
Oct 25, 2016

Walnuts: Disaster is about to strike

SOFIA. Bulgarian walnuts tend to be of particularly high quality. This year’s hopes have, however, been shattered since the crop is proving to be a disaster.
Nuts
Oct 25, 2016

Almonds: A difficult year ahead

SOFIA. The current crops have been long collected, and local farmers have already set the price. Yet, there is an air of uneasiness around them, troubling them and making them anxious.
Nuts
Oct 25, 2016

Pistachios: Vague prospects

TEHERAN. The market for pistachio kernels is waiting for reliable information from Iran.
Dried Fruit
Oct 21, 2016

Figs: The truth will prevail

AYDIN. The market for Turkish dried figs has relaxed in the meantime, after some traders had tried to push up prices with hysterical reports previously.
Oilseeds
Oct 20, 2016

Sunflower seed kernels: Ukraine undercuts all

KIEW. While Bulgarian sunflower seed kernel suppliers are having prices increase, traders from Ukraine are going in a different direction.
Nuts
Oct 20, 2016

Hazelnuts: Bulgarian farmers are speculating

SOFIA. Although the year has been generally weak for all nut crops because of unfavourable weather conditions in early spring, local farmers of hazelnuts fared better than their walnut counterparts.
Nuts
Oct 20, 2016

Walnuts: Bulgarian catastrophe confirmed!

SOFIA. Harvest 2016/17 has already been collected. Farmers have noticed unprecedented loss in quantity, with some minor exceptions for a few regions.
Grain Products
Oct 20, 2016

Wheat and flour prices: Germany profits

FRANKFURT. Daily up to date information on the wheat and flour market in Germany. Please click on Read more to view the full article.
Oilseeds
Oct 20, 2016

Bakery seed prices: Poppy seed traders are anxious

FRANKFURT. Daily up to date information on sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed and blue poppy seeds. Please click on Read more to view the full article.
Oilseeds
Oct 20, 2016

Sesame seed drama Part 2

NEW DELHI. While the potential elimination of China as buyer of Indian sesame seeds resulted in lower prices just recently, some traders are trying to counteract the price decrease, more or less believably.
Dried Fruit
Oct 20, 2016

Apricots: The rouble is rolling in

MALATYA. Exporters of Turkish dried apricots are putting their money on Russia, although exports were kind of sobering in the first few weeks.
Dried Fruit
Oct 19, 2016

Sultanas: To buy, or not to buy. Merely a recommendation!

MANISA. It is very quiet on the Turkish dried fruit market this week because of the SIAL. A good time to have a closer look at the export figures of the last few weeks.
Spices
Oct 19, 2016

Prices for spices: Adding fuel to the fire

GUJARAT. Daily up to date information on a variety of spices in India, including mustard, fenugreek, coriander, turmeric, cumin and many more products. Please click on Read more to view the full article.
Oilseeds
Oct 19, 2016

Sunflower seed kernels: Before the price shock

SOFIA. The last week passed very well in several respects for the Bulgarian farmers, whereas the situation is not as optimal for the buyers.
Oilseeds
Oct 19, 2016

Blue poppy seeds: Traders are stoking rumours

PRAGUE. And still, it will take a little more than the sale of their blue poppy seeds to break through the Czech farmers’ reserve.