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Agricultural News & Market Intelligence
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Greggs Proposes Four Site Closures and Ends Production at Treforest in Manufacturing Overhaul
Greggs is proposing to close four manufacturing sites, end production at Treforest and consolidate output as it redesigns a network built to support at least 3,500 shops.
Sep 30


DFI Takes Control of Starbucks Business Across Seven Asian Markets in $340 Million Reorganisation
DFI Retail will assume full control of more than 1,100 Starbucks licensed coffeehouses across seven Asian markets under a major restructuring with Maxim's.
Sep 30


Ukraine Farm Union Warns Oilseed Export Priority Could Deepen Grain Glut
Ukraine's largest farm union says giving oilseeds export priority could worsen pressure on grain farmers as port constraints push grain stocks toward record levels.
Sep 30


U.S. 2027 Raw Cane Sugar Quota Opens October 1 at 1.117 Million Tonnes
The U.S. FY2027 raw cane sugar tariff rate quota opens October 1 with 1.117 million tonnes of lower tariff access allocated across suppliers.
Sep 30


U.S. Opens Second 100,000 Tonne Beef Import Tranche on October 1
A second 100,000 tonne tranche of additional U.S. lean beef import quota opens October 1 under the 300,000 tonne temporary expansion.
Sep 30


U.S. Weighs Diesel Export Restrictions as Farm and European Fuel Costs Surge
The White House is weighing restrictions on U.S. diesel exports as domestic fuel prices surge and European buyers warn of tighter supply.
Sep 30


Russia Places Nestlé, Auchan and Metro Assets Under Temporary Administration
Russia has placed local assets linked to Nestlé, Auchan and Metro under temporary administration, widening state intervention in foreign owned consumer businesses.
Sep 30


China’s Soybean Inventories Hit 15 Year High as U.S. Export Prospects Weaken
China's soybean demand is weakening as crusher inventories reach a 15 year high, private margins stay negative and U.S. beans remain outside the latest tariff cuts.
Sep 30


China Adds 55% Tariff to Brazilian Beef After Import Quota Is Filled
China will apply an additional 55% tariff to Brazilian beef from October 1 after Brazil exhausted its 2026 quota for the Chinese market.
Sep 30


Japan Swings From Rice Shortage Toward Oversupply as Stocks Rebuild
Japan is moving from a rice shortage toward a more comfortable supply position as production and private stocks rise, increasing pressure on prices.
Sep 29
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