What a time to be alive! Full of challenges, if we want to be precise. Not long ago, when we wrote about extreme weather phenomena, we referred to droughts recorded almost everywhere in the world during the summer, and in the current issue of our reliable newsletter we discuss the surprising snowfall in… Chile. There [...]
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The current situation means that the additives market state is changing dynamically. Part of the changes in the volume of demand and supply is caused by the fluctuations in the volume of production, which are typical for this time of year, and are related, among other things, to the increased demand for medicines and food [...]
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Current times are tough for everyone, and the dairy industry is definitely no exception. Inflation and high prices are making consumers less willing to reach for products that are not essential, and some dairy producers are opting for higher payments to their suppliers to help them cope with the impact of higher production costs. Recently, [...]
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Times are tough. More than six months after the Russian aggression against Ukraine began, UN experts warn that the current affordability crisis and high fertilizer prices could reduce global grain production by as much as 40%. This, in turn, could lead to a severe food crisis that will have a great effect on the whole market. [...]
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The winter is coming and both governments and businesses are fighting to be prepared for the worst. From the current perspective, it seems almost certain that European societies and enterprises will have to deal with both sky-rocketing energy prices and power outages. France urges citizens to carpool and reduce home heating, and private businesses to turn off lighted signs overnight. Major government investments are underway in many countries to ensure energy security in the coming months. Nonetheless, many experts fear that the situation could get out of hand one way or another. [...]
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Additives’ market is constantly changing and there is a lot going on. Geopolitical situation connected with the war on Ukraine is bringing plenty of new circumstances to the table. Western companies are still looking for best solutions after leaving Russia or being put into the position in which their partners do not want to cooperate with Russia. At the same time, Russian companies are taking over their own internal market by fulfilling niches left by the foreign capital. [...]
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La situazione dei mercati è in continua evoluzione. Viviamo tutti in tempi insoliti di mancanza di stabilità, ma anche di opportunità di business. Ci sono troppe cose in ballo e vi sentite completamente spaesati? Cercate un breve riassunto degli eventi più importanti che interessano il settore? Continuate a leggere! [...]
Experts suggest that the current crisis will permanently change the dairy market. It is very likely that the upcoming year will be the time of the fittest for many dairy businesses. The present situation in the global market is complex: some producers are going green, others are successfully expanding with the help of funds, while some businesses and consumers are deeply affected by soaring inflation. [...]
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The conditions of crops throughout Europe seem to vary. In Poland, a non-governmental organization called the Grain and Feed Association, shared an overview on the harvests of staple crops. According to the statistics, the country's grain exports in the entire 2021/22 season amounted to more than 7 862 000 tons compared to 9 088 000 tons in the previous season. [...]
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Welcome back after the Easter break! The market is back on its regular track, and as usual we bring you the latest news from around the world on the dairy market. [...]
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It appears that many consumers have now digesting high prices, which is reflecting in the consumption of dairy products. This introduced a bit of uncertainty into the market for buyers, who are not always ready to immediately buy large volumes. [...]
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The additives market is patiently waiting for its revival after the holidays. In the meantime, there is the expected mood in the market of transactions, although being somewhat slow, they stay stable. [...]
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Temperature records continue to be broken in the United States: over half the country is in drought, and most of Texas is classified as extreme or exceptional drought. [...]
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The noticeable shortage of sugars on the market continues. As we reported in our previous issue, some supermarket chains in Poland have begun rationing sugar sales after a rush of consumers fearing shortages and price increases thus emptying shelves in retail stores. Although specialists are certain it was only fear of further shortages that envoked later stages of the disruption, the issue also affected other parts of the supply chain. [...]
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Another week of summer vacation brings low activity to dairy markets around the world. Uncertainty revolves regarding the debate over gas supplies from Russia, which are used to heat and dry dairy products into powdered commodities. [...]
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Read our newly published summary of the plant-based market to find out what happened in the last months. With us, you'll never miss a thing! [...]
Wildfires in Southern Europe, that are raging in Portugal, Spain, France, and Croatia, are burning houses and threatening livelihoods. Most of the continent is hit by a heatwave that pushes temperatures into the mid-40 degree mark in numerous locations. For some this is the second heatwave in a few months. Regional authorities in the Salamanca province, in Spain, said more than 4,000 hectares of land were burned. [...]
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A recent survey, from Arla Foods, showed that milk production decreased by 3% among 541 farm owners due to a shortage of labor. This is currently one of the biggest problems facing many farmers. Many declare that they will leave the profession if the labor shortage continues. [...]
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The rather large Ukrainian market has contributed to a decrease in demand for goods from China. Imports have decreased by about 90%, causing lower demand in Europe further affecting the stock levels of EU traders. [...]
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In Europe, high temperatures in June may have further affected cow welfare and accelerated the seasonal decline in milk production. In the case of Italy, a state of emergency has been declared due to the drought and efforts are underway to address the water crisis. Some experts fear that the water crisis will not bypass other European countries and thus the agricultural industry unscathed. [...]
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The words for the week are energy and shortages. European countries are contemplating the need to ration energy. Some supermarket chains are rationing flour and sunflower oil. [...]
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SMP prices do not change from week to week, but from day to day. Read our newly published dairy newsletter to find out what to expect in the business in the coming weeks! [...]
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Increasing gas costs put manufacturers in apprehension. Read more for latest additives updates! [...]
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The end of the first half of 2022 is just around the corner. Market sentiment is therefore focused on completing the accounting for this fiscal period. Read more to find out about latest updates in the dairy industry! [...]
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The market situation in Europe remains challenging. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) report, farmers in Ukraine have planted 20% fewer spring crops than they did a year earlier due to the ongoing war. For now, up to a quarter of agricultural producers in Ukraine do not have access to necessary inputs and cannot get fuel for their machinery. [...]
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Quite stable and calm market for dairy products this week. With firm milk prices and warmer weather in Europe, it is hard to make a strong forecast. [...]
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Steady market for Methionine and Threonine. Read more to find out about latest updates in the additives industry! [...]
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The latest GDT showed an increase from previous events, indicating a tight situation and buyers slowly returning to the market in an attempt to take advantage of some lower prices. [...]
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Read our newly released report on the EU dairy trade from the Q1 of 2022. [...]
Another busy week is behind us, full of new shifts in the industry. Looking at market forecasts, it's not good to come to far-reaching conclusions, but we surely see slight seasonal weakness. [...]
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