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In 2025, the Polish labour market will change significantly with an increase in the minimum wage to PLN 4666 gross and a projected average salary of PLN 8673 gross. Find out what opportunities and challenges this new reality will bring for both employees and employers.

November Market Review 2025: oversupply depresses prices in dairy and cereals, coffee and cocoa remain volatile and additives remain stable due to increasing demand for natural components.

EFSA points to an exceptional increase in HPAI infections among wild birds, which is driving an intense bird flu season in Europe.

Global dairy market under strong supply pressure. Butter, milk powder and cream are cheapening, while prices of WPC 80 and WPI are hitting historical records with very limited availability.

The European Union has agreed a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent by 2040 from 1990 levels.

EU experts have launched operations in the ASF zone on the outskirts of Barcelona after cases were detected in wild boar. Spain's pork sector faces a major export challenge.

The Coffee Market Report 2026 presents production, demand and price forecasts, analyses the impact of climate change, increasing transparency and the development of the premium segment, defining key trends for the global industry.

The dairy market is experiencing declines in the liquid segments, high dairy protein prices and increasing supply pressures, with structural changes in New Zealand and India.

India's sugar production in October and November rose to 4.1 million tonnes, a jump of 43% y-o-y. Higher yields and dynamic cane crushing boosted the domestic surplus and export opportunities.

Cocoa quotations fell sharply after the EU announced it would postpone the implementation of legislation restricting imports from deforested areas.

The cocoa market in 2025-2026 is undergoing profound changes: costs are rising, the supply structure is changing and EUDR and traceability regulations are becoming crucial for producers.

The exceptionally high milk supply is keeping downward pressure on most dairy categories, while demand remains moderate and stocks are rising. The protein segment remains the only area with clear pricing power.