PalmaCon: Sustainability and potential of palm oil in Brazil
The first edition of PalmaCon, held in Belém (PA) on October 23 and 24, brought together experts and companies from the palm oil sector to discuss sustainability, market potential and the use of palm in the industry. The event highlighted the socioeconomic impact of the crop for local farmers and was organized by Abrapalma, […]
Corn contracts on B3 close higher
As reported by TF Agroeconômica, corn contracts on B3 rose this Tuesday (29), influenced by the growth of 0.73% on the Chicago Stock Exchange and a 1.40% appreciation of the dollar. Domestic demand, mainly from the feed and ethanol industries, continues to be the main factor supporting cereal prices, balancing […]
CBS: The strategy for the chocolate industry in the face of the historic high price of cocoa
The chocolate industry is facing a challenging time. Global cocoa production is experiencing a serious crisis, marked by a deficit of over 400,000 tons. One of the causes is the drop in African production, due to the aging of trees and the incidence of diseases. This shortage has drastically increased cocoa prices […]
Winter grain sowing in Ukraine is 90% completed
Ukrainian farmers have sown 4.68 million hectares of winter grains as of October 28 for the 2025 harvest. This represents 90.2% of the total planned area, which is 5.19 million hectares. The information was released by the Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday. According to the ministry, this area includes 4.13 […]
US reaches 89% of soybean harvest
According to the weekly analysis of the Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics (Imea), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released this Monday (28) its weekly report monitoring the harvest of the 2024/25 soybean crop. The survey indicates an advance of 8 percentage points compared to the previous week, with the harvest reaching […]
OFI International 2024: New perspectives for oils and fats
OFI International 2024, held from 9 to 11 September at the Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre, was an event that brought together 578 participants from 40 countries to discuss crucial issues for the vegetable oils and fats sector. The central themes involved sustainability, processing and trade, with a significant focus on environmental regulations and […]
EU cuts corn crop forecast after heavy rains
The European Union’s crop monitoring service, known as MARS (Agricultural Monitoring Satellite), revised its yield forecasts for the corn, sunflower and soybean harvests on Monday. The adjustment was necessary due to the impact of excessive rainfall in southeastern Europe. In contrast, the sugar beet harvest showed better results […]
Ethanol production to reduce India's sugar exports
India’s ethanol production surge is being driven by higher blending rates. This increase is expected to reduce local sugar availability. It is also likely to prevent the country from exporting sugar in the 2024/25 season, the report said, according to Wilmar, a Singapore-based commodities trading company. Context […]
Exchange rate fluctuations boost soybean prices in Brazil
Soybean prices in Brazil have been rising over the past week, driven by the appreciation of the exchange rate, which reached peaks of R$ 5.70 per dollar, close to historical records. According to the International Center for Economic Analysis and Agricultural Market Studies (CEEMA), the average price in Rio Grande do Sul closed at […]
