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Buyer’s Brief: A Complex Interplay In The Sugar Market

Nick Peksa explores how global climactic conditions and energy costs are influencing the sugar sector.

JBS Commences Construction Of Cultivated Protein Research Centre

Meatpacker JBS has commenced the construction of a cultivated protein research and development centre, which it says will be the largest research facility...

Minerva Foods Acquires 16 Facilities From Marfrig In Latin America

Latin American fresh beef exporter Minerva Foods has acquired 16 facilities in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile from Brazilian meatpacker Marfrig.

Mercosur Replies To EU Trade Deal Addendum, Talks To Resume, Brazil Says

Brazil's Foreign Ministry has said that Mercosur's response to the European Union's additions to their long-awaited trade accord has been delivered to Brus...

Mercosur Splits Dampen EU Outlook For Trade Deal As Window Narrows

Splits within South American trade bloc Mercosur have dampened hopes in the European Union of a trade deal, which could fall apart if it does not get done...

Brazil's Orange Production At Risk As Greening Disease Skyrockets, Research Centre Says

Brazil's orange production is at risk due to a citrus greening disease spreading in the world's largest fruit and juice producer, a research center said, a...

Brazilian Meatpacker JBS Sees $450m Gain From Lower Grain Prices

JBS has forecast gains of $450 million (€411.8 million) this year related to lower grain prices, particularly corn, higher than guidance of $340 milli...

Brazil's BRF Posts Q2 Loss, Citing Global Chicken Oversupply

Brazilian food processor BRF SA reported a loss of 1.337 billion reais (€250 million) in the second quarter, which was worse than analyst expectations...