Tourism boost increases demand for U.S. beef in Central America
Central American demand for U.S. beef is on the rise, following a strong performance in 2024. Beef exports to the region are expanding further...
Malaysia’s shift from self-sufficiency to chicken import dependence
Malaysia's poultry sector has reversed its earlier gains, becoming a net importer of chicken as domestic production falls short of local demand. This shift...
Cargill’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions in its cocoa supply chain
Cargill has committed to improving sustainability across its cocoa supply chain with targeted investments aimed at cutting carbon emissions, reducing waste, and improving operational...
Argentina grants Scotch Whisky historic protection
Argentina has given Scotch Whisky its seal of approval as the first ever international product to receive Geographical Indication (GI) status in the country.
The...
Taiwan targets Japan and US for expanded pork exports
Taiwan is positioning itself as a key player in global pork exports, with plans to target Japan for fresh pork and the US for...
Animal welfare nonprofit urges UK retailers to overhaul salmon sourcing
A leading UK animal welfare nonprofit is urging retailers to strengthen their internal policies for sourcing farmed salmon, highlighting the inadequacy of relying solely...
Low carbon wheat trial puts supply chain emissions under the microscope
Premier Foods has launched a low carbon wheat trial across 165 acres of arable land in southern England, in collaboration with agricultural supplier Bartholomews....
Tariff pressures cloud commodity outlook
Ongoing trade uncertainty dominated discussions at the recent Sosland Purchasing Seminar, with tariffs emerging as a key disruptor for commodity and ingredient markets. While...
UK food and drink exports continue to flatline, as new data...
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest Trade Snapshot reveals the continued struggle to recover lost exports since the COVID pandemic. While export volumes...
EU court ruling reinforces deep-sea fishing restrictions
The European Union General Court has upheld restrictions on deep-sea fishing in the northeast Atlantic, rejecting a legal challenge from the Spanish government and...
