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Oilseeds

Jul 2, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: Hungary and Turkey are busy harvesting

BUDAPEST/ANKARA. Already last week the Hungarian farmers started harvesting pharmaceutical poppy seeds. Food grade poppy will follow this week.

Oilseeds

Jul 2, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: Market participants raise expectations

CHRUDIM. Later this week, the Czech Statistical Office is due to publish their updated crop forecast for blue poppy seed production in 2019.

Nuts

Jul 1, 2019

Peanuts: USDA expects production to decline in 2019/20

BISMARCK/NEW DELHI. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the global peanut crop in 2019/20 is expected to decline by 2.2% compared to the previous year. At the same time, production is expected to rise by 3.2% in the USA.

Nuts

Jul 1, 2019

Hazelnuts: Counts were satisfactory

ORDU. The current counts of the fruit set confirmed the positive forecasts for the Turkish hazelnut crop in 2019. However, a large crop also makes early intervention by the TMO more likely.

Nuts

Jul 1, 2019

Cashews: Market participants hope for rising prices

NEW DELHI/HANOI. Cashew prices on the international market were relatively stable in the first half of June. However, market participants expect prices to rise again in the coming weeks.

Nuts

Jun 28, 2019

Pine nuts: Prices stay at record level

DALIAN. Prices for Chinese pine nuts remain at record levels, but stocks continue to shrink.

Company News

Jun 28, 2019

Nordzucker to enter sugar cane business

BRAUNSCHWEIG. For Europe’s second largest sugar producer the first full financial year after the abolishment of the quota system has turned out to be a disaster. Sales have declined by 18% to EUR 1,650 million and the operating result has plummeted by EUR 58 million to EUR 96 million. Nordzucker is nevertheless confident that sugar has a future.

Oilseeds

Jun 27, 2019

Sesame: Summer harvest has nearly been completed

NEW DELHI. Supply and demand are well balanced in India since daily arrivals are strongly reduced. The harvest is nearly complete and demand is subdued.

Dairy Products

Jun 27, 2019

Butter: EU butter prices decline by 32%

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. The hot weather has an impact on the dairy market in Germany. With butter prices declining by as much as 32% in the EU, the market stands a very good chance in the export market. Market players are nevertheless disappointed.

Oilseeds

Jun 27, 2019

Mustard seeds: Russia cuts back in niche prodcuts

OTTAWA/MOSCOW. Analysts reckon that Russion will cut back in production this year. The country is also refraining from extending production of other products.

Oilseeds

Jun 27, 2019

Sunflower seeds:The 2018 crop is virtually sold out

SOFIA. The sunflowers are developing very well in Bulgaria. At the same time, the stocks are declining rapidly and hardly any seeds can be obtained in the free market.

Nuts

Jun 26, 2019

Walnuts: Europe imports more walnuts from Chile

SANTIAGO DE CHILE. Imports of nuts, fruit and vegetables from Chile to the EU may become more difficult in the future as the...

Oilseeds

Jun 26, 2019

Oilseeds up to date: Which prices to expect for the 2019 crop

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Oilseeds

Jun 26, 2019

Pumpkin seeds: First price indications for the new crop

DALIAN. The Chinese pumpkin seed market lacks a driving force that could stabilise prices at the higher level of the last few weeks. The first price trends for the 2019 crop have also been observed.

Dried Fruit

Jun 26, 2019

Dried figs: Counts should bring clarity

AYDIN. In mid-July, the fruit set counts will be conducted. At present, the expectations differ greatly.

Dried Fruit

Jun 26, 2019

Dried apricots: Turkey to ship as much as 100,000 mt

MALATYA. The new 2019/20 season will start in a good month's time in Turkey. However, the 2018 crop is still being shipped.

Dried Fruit

Jun 25, 2019

Sultanas: Traders expect record crop

MANISA/SACRAMENTO. There is no oversupply in the Turkish sultana market this season. Nevertheless, individual exporters, especially smaller ones, urgently need to get rid of their remaining stocks.

Oilseeds

Jun 25, 2019

Flaxseed: Canada to raise exports by 25%

OTTAWA/LODZ. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has issued new estimates for 2019/20. Several traders have got rid of their stocks.

Nuts

Jun 25, 2019

Almonds: Price adjustments before new estimates are issued

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Prices are moving in different directions in the spot markets in Spain. Contrary to this, the export prices remain stable.

Oilseeds

Jun 25, 2019

Sunflower seeds: Everything still looks good

SOFIA. The sunflowers in Bulgaria are developing well. However, it remains to be seen which impact the warm temperatures will have over the next few days.

Oilseeds

Jun 25, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: Floral splendour in the Czech Republic

CHRUDIM. The poppy fields pare in full bloom in the Czech Republic. Especially now, however, unfavourable weather conditions may have a serious impact on production.

Oilseeds

Jun 24, 2019

Oilseeds up to date: Price increase at the start of the week

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Company News

Jun 24, 2019

Dedere goes Russian

We are happy to announce that the B2B marketing platform Mundus Agri and the agri news platform Novella Agri are now also available in Russian. Our services for the food industry are also available in English, German and Turkish.

Nuts

Jun 24, 2019

Hazelnuts: Second fruit count to take place

ORDU. Yesterday, Istanbul sent clear signals, opposition candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu won the election with 54% and a lead of 750,000 votes.

Oilseeds

Jun 21, 2019

Sesame seeds: New tender to be issued as early as July

NEW DELHI. Although South Korea has only recently purchased 13,000 mt, there are rumours afloat stating that a new tender is to follow at the beginning of July.

Oilseeds

Jun 21, 2019

Sunflower seeds: Bulgaria loses market shares in Germany

SOFIA. Although imports to Germany are clearly on the rise, shipments from Bulgaria have declined. Meanwhile the summer break is approaching in Bulgaria and many small and medium-sized hulling plants are preparing to close for maintenance.

Dried Fruit

Jun 21, 2019

Sultanas: Negotiations for the new crop are underway

MANISA. The market is keeping a close eye on the election to be held in Istanbul this weekend. Meanwhile, major exporters are already negotiating the farmgate prices for the new crop.

Nuts

Jun 19, 2019

Macadamias: Industry calls INC estimates into question

CANBERRA. Although the International Nut Council (INC) anticipated a growth in global supplies during the Congress in May, the figures presented are now being called into question. Leading market players paint a less optimistic picture.

Dried Fruit

Jun 19, 2019

Desiccated coconuts: Prices remain low

JAKARTA/MANILA. According to the data presented by the International Coconut Community, the export prices have fallen markedly Sri Lanka. After the end...

Oilseeds

Jun 19, 2019

Oilseeds up to date: US Department of Agriculture expects a decline in production

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Oilseeds

Jun 18, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: Acreage may well be revised

CHRUDIM/BUDAPEST. The weather in the Czech Republic is providing ideal conditions for the development of the plants. Meanwhile, the traders in Hungary are taking advantage of the fact that the new crop arrives around one month earlier.

Nuts

Jun 18, 2019

Almonds: Prices raised to slow down demand

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Traders want to curb demand for Californian almonds through higher prices. The Almond Board of California estimates end-of-season stocks at 160,000-165,000 mt.

Dried Fruit

Jun 18, 2019

Dried apricots: Producers demand 40% hike in prices

MALATYA. Harvesting in Malatya will start at the end of June. The producers are, however, demanding a price premium of 40% this year and an impact on the dried apricot market cannot be ruled out.

Coffee

Jun 18, 2019

Coffee: Consumption to reach new record in 2019/20

WASHINGTON, DC. According to the FAS/USDA’s recently issued coffee biannual, global production is set to decline in 2019/20. The USDA has, in addition, revised its estimates for this season’s ending stocks and anticipates a record consumption.

Oilseeds

Jun 17, 2019

Oilseeds up to date: Price corrections at the start of the week

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Nuts

Jun 17, 2019

India sanctions imports of US nuts

NEW DELHI. India has postponed the implementation of higher tariffs on US products several times over the last twelve months in the hope of reaching an agreement. The new regulation has now, however, come into force.

Nuts

Jun 17, 2019

Hazelnuts: Last year’s crop is virtually sold out

ORDU. The TMO is expected to announce the purchasing price for the new crop by the end of June. For now, the new elections in Istanbul are on the agenda.

Oilseeds

Jun 17, 2019

Flaxseed: USA and China reduce imports

OTTAWA/WASHINGTON, DC. Prices have risen in Canada. Contrary to this, the process for the new crop are under pressure.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jun 14, 2019

Apricots: Production estimates issued for Malatya

MALATYA. The official production estimates for Malatya have been released. On average, 50 kg of fresh apricots are to per tree are to be produced. The region accounts for as much as 90% of Turkey fresh apricot production.

Nuts

Jun 14, 2019

Cashews: RCN supplies dwindle in Vietnam

HANOI/NEW DELHI. The cashew industry in Vietnam can hardly cope with the increasing number of enquiries for prompt shipments in the export market. Additional supplies are called for.

Oilseeds

Jun 13, 2019

Oilseeds up to date: Wide price range for new crop offers

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.

Nuts

Jun 13, 2019

Pistachios: Rain and hailstorms may have impacted production

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. The media in Spain reports that acreage rose sharply by 30% last year. Californian meanwhile witnessed three record crops over the last five years.

Oilseeds

Jun 13, 2019

Sunflower seeds: Possible supply squeeze towards the end of the season

SOFIA. Exports from Bulgaria are estimated to have risen by 40% this season. There also is a significant increase in domestic processing. According to the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture...

Nuts

Jun 13, 2019

Walnuts: Production falls short of expectations

SACRAMENTO/BUDAPEST. May was a rather disappointing month for the US export season as volumes declined to levels last witnessed in September. Volumes are also lower than in May 2018.

Oilseeds

Jun 13, 2019

Sesame seeds: South Korea buys 7,900 mt from India

NEW DELHI. South Korea issued a tender over two phases for 13,000 mt of sesame seeds within seven days.

Oilseeds

Jun 13, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: Promising crops in Eastern Europe

CHRUDIM/BUDAPEST. The high moisture content in the poppy fields in Hungary renders the use of pesticides difficult. Farmers are unable to drive on some of the fields with their heavy machinery.

Coffee

Jun 12, 2019

Coffee: Exports are on the rise

WASHINGTON DC. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service has recently issued the coffee annuals for Tanzania, Nicaragua and Ethiopia as well as Mexico. The export figures are mainly on the rise.

Nuts

Jun 12, 2019

Almonds: Sales for the new season already stand at 60.000 mt

SACRAMENTO. According to the latest position report of the Almond Board of California, about 20,000 mt of almonds were shipped overseas in May.

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