United Kingdom reviews compensatory measures on biodiesel from Argentina
The British government's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) began an analysis of the compensatory measures applied to biodiesel imported from Argentina. The TRA is the UK body responsible for investigating the need for compensatory trade measures against unfair import practices and unexpected increases in imports. Previously, in the October 5th report, […]
#AboissaEverywhere: China Tour + International Peanut Conference
In September 2023, Aboissa visited the People's Republic of China for the first time. Shandong province, a significant partner for our peanut business, was the first stop. The name Shandong, which literally means “east of the mountains,” refers to a famous province. It was the birthplace of Confucius, one of the […]
Soybean liquidity in Brazil records reduction
In October, liquidity involving soybeans in Brazil showed a notable reduction, impacting the agricultural market. After all, this decrease in commercial activity is largely due to the growing disparity between the values requested by sellers and those offered by buyers. On the one hand, soybean farmers were focused on field activities […]
Weather conditions continue to impact wheat harvest
The month of October proved to be a challenging period for wheat producers in Brazil, as adverse weather conditions had a significant impact on the harvest and raised concerns about the quality of crops. In the leading states in wheat production, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul, reports of losses in the field due to the weather […]
Sea freight rates for US cereals declined in the third quarter
Ocean freight rates for shipping grain from the U.S. Gulf and Pacific Northwest decreased in the third quarter compared with the previous quarter and the previous year, according to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). ), released by World Grain. Comparing with […]
Mississippi boat rates drop with little improvement in water levels
Barge shipping rates on the Mississippi River are declining despite water levels remaining low and continued restrictions on barge movement, as reported by FreightWaves. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) weekly grain transportation report, published on October 19, the […]
Cashew farming and its challenges
Considered one of the most important cultivated species in tropical regions, the cashew tree's main products of economic expression are the edible almond and the nut shell liquid (LCC). Cashew farming, as it is known, has been undergoing major transformations in recent years. Producers who depend on this crop are realizing that, in order to maintain […]
Abiove and Vegetable Oil Association of India sign memorandum to strengthen trade between the two countries
The Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (Abiove) and the Solvent Extractor's Association of India (SEA) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen trade relations between India and Brazil and facilitate the supply of soybean chain products to the Asian country . The agreement was signed at the International Seminar – Perspectives […]
LDC builds soybean processing plant in Ohio
Global agribusiness giant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is building a soybean processing plant in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The facility will offer integrated crushing, vegetable oil refining and lecithin production and packaging capabilities, the company said Oct. 20. “This development will further strengthen core commercialization capabilities […]
