During a recent visit to the local spices and grain market, our team interacted with wholesalers (brokers) and farmers to understand current price trends, supply conditions, and their impact on […]
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Policy & Business Market News, Prices, Global Supply & Demand
Kenya Gains Zero-Tariff Access to China, Boosting Agricultural Exports
Kenya will gain zero-tariff access to the Chinese market for agricultural exports from May 1, a move expected to boost farm incomes and strengthen trade ties between the two countries. […]
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Iran Halts Fruit and Vegetable Exports, Disrupting Global Supply Chains
Iran has imposed a ban on fruit and vegetable exports, halting trade flows amid the ongoing conflict and raising concerns over global supply chains, particularly for key products such as […]
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EU Proposes ‘Grain Deal’ Model to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Global Supply Risks
The European Union has proposed a “grain deal”-style agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as rising geopolitical tensions threaten global supplies of energy, food and fertilizers. EU foreign […]
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LPG Shortage Not a Major Concern for Food Processing Sector Yet: Chirag Paswan
The ongoing LPG shortage in India is “not that much of a concern now” for the food processing sector, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said, even as the government […]
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China Signals More US Farm Imports; Soybean Prices Drop on Trade Uncertainty
China signaled it may increase purchases of US agricultural products during trade talks in Paris, but uncertainty over negotiations and geopolitical tensions pushed soybean prices lower, highlighting market volatility. Chinese […]
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US Plans Ship Insurance for Hormuz Passage to Secure Oil Flow
Washington: The United States is preparing a government-backed insurance program for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to restore tanker traffic and stabilize global oil supply amid rising […]
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India Delays US Trade Deal Awaiting New Tariff Rules; Section 301 Issues in Focus
India will delay signing a trade deal with the United States until Washington finalises a new global tariff framework, following a recent US Supreme Court ruling that struck down reciprocal […]
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Mexico Tightens Tariff Policy on Rice While Extending Anti‑Inflation Food Decrees: Mixed Signals for Global Grain Trade
Mexico’s latest trade policy mix – extending duty-free access for key staple grains under its anti-inflation decrees while imposing new tariff controls on paddy rice – is reshaping incentives for […]
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Brazil Elevates Açaí to National Fruit Status as U.S. Tariffs Reshape Global Superfood Trade
Brazil’s recognition of açaí as the national fruit and recent U.S. tariff measures on Brazilian imports are converging to reshape global trade flows, pricing power and investment in the fast-growing […]
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