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Sugar Market Equilibrium Masks Significant Supply Risks

The global sugar market faces supply risks that may wreck the current equilibrium with low stocks reducing its resilience.

Thai Union Plans To Decarbonise Thai Shrimp Supply Chain

Seafood giant Thai Union Group has launched a new programme to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within its shrimp supply chain.

Brazil's Centre-South Sugar Output Seen At Record 43.1 Million Tonnes In 2024-25

Sugar output from Brazil's top producing region could jump to a record 43.1 million metric tonnes in the 2024/25 season despite lower supplies of the...

Dry Soil To Curb Asia's Early 2024 Rice Output, Pressure Supply

Asian off-season rice production is poised to take a hit as dry planting conditions, shrinking reservoirs and forecasts for continued El Nino weather are s...

India Rice Export Ban Puts Market On Edge For Copycat Curbs

India's rice export ban has the world market bracing for similar actions by rival suppliers to avoid potential domestic shortages as sellers try to fill th...

Thailand Says No Rice Export Halt, To Benefit From India's Export Ban

Thailand is benefiting from India's rice export ban and has no reason to halt its own shipments as it has sufficient output for exports and domestic consum...

World Food Prices Rise For First Time In A Year: FAO

The United Nations food agency's world price index rose in April for the first time in a year, but is still some 20% down on a record high hit in March 202...

Ample World Rice Supplies To Cushion Impact Of Pakistan, China Crop Losses

Abundant rice supplies in key exporters may largely offset an expected drop in output after floods in Pakistan and severe heatwave in China damaged crops,...