The proposed increase would apple to nectars and fruit or vegetable drinks with a minimum juice content of 20%. In Poland, juices, nectars and fruit and vegetable drinks with a minimum 20% juice content is the most popular category (except for waters).

Last year’s January-October grape juice exports were 15,920 tonnes. In fact, Chile’s tally so far this year is only about 900 tonnes less than the total exported in full-year 2017.

The production decrease in Brazil’s citrus belt of São Paulo and Triângulo Mineiro in 2018/19 was confirmed by Fundecitrus (Citrus Defence Fund) in a report released on December 10. Despite the increase compared to that estimated in September, data indicate that the current orange crop should be 30.8% smaller than the previous season’s at 275.7 million boxes.

Algeria’s Ministry of Commerce has ordered the withdrawal of the Amila brand of instant juice powder and frozen the activities of the company Sarl Promasidor while it investigates the affair.

Spain has exported 10,340 tonnes of lemon juice concentrate and 10,576 tonnes of single strength juice in the first three quarters of this year, compared with and 14,350 tonnes and 13,230 tonnes, respectively, in January-September last year.

The bumper Polish apple harvest means that the country’s coldstores are filled to bursting. At no time on record has Poland had such a volume of fruit in store. Indeed, the actual figure now may be even higher, given that the date of the inventory check was November 1.

According to the latest trade data, tomato ketchup exports declined in the first nine months of 2018, led by falling export volumes from the main exporting market, US.

Canned albacore imports to the US between January and October this year increased 11.6% in volume and 25.3% in value compared with previous year, with final product rates impacted by global raw material price increases.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.

The Argentinean peach cannery Alco-Canale, in bankruptcy since October 2017 after going through financial difficulties for years, is now for sale.

More than 64,000 cases of Del Monte’s Fiesta Corn are currently being recalled due to deviations in the sterilisation process that could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, the FDA announced this week.

The average retail price of canned soups in November decreased 0.1% but sales increased 2.7% in value and 2.8% in volume from last year, according to monthly data from Morgan Stanley echoed by the Food Institute Report.

US commodities giant Cargill has set out a plan to eliminate deforestation in its cocoa supply chain by 2030.

Danish dairy firm Arla Foods is acquiring the Kraft cheese brands in the Middle East & Africa from Mondelez International for an undisclosed sum.

March New York cocoa futures declined USD7 to USD2,230 per tonne, while London futures settled down GBP8, at GBP1,657 per tonne.

Futures closed higher for the week in both New York and in London, as the new main crop harvest comes to market into West Africa.

Commodities giant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) had announced the appointment of Kristen Eshak Weldon to the newly created role of head of food innovation and downstream strategy, effective January 1, 2019.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.

US green coffee stocks fell in November 2018 for the sixth straight month to 6.082 mln 60-kg bags, their lowest level since April 2016, Green Coffee Association (GCA) data show.

Arabica futures in New York fell below the psychological USD1/lb threshold for the first time in nearly three months, pressured by ample global supplies and technical weakness.

The world coffee surplus is pegged at 7.1 million 60-kilo bags for the 2018/19 season, the USDA said in its biennial Coffee World Markets and Trade report.

Commodities giant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) had announced the appointment of Kristen Eshak Weldon to the newly created role of head of food innovation and downstream strategy, effective January 1, 2019.

Robusta coffee futures in London continued to experience weakness on Friday’s (December 14) close.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.

The USDA launched the second round of trade mitigation payments on December 17 to farmers hit by the US-China trade war.

Danish dairy firm Arla Foods is acquiring the Kraft cheese brands in the Middle East & Africa from Mondelez International for an undisclosed sum.

US dairy prices remained resilient to global market changes, as the year is drawing to the finish line.

Increasing demand for premium products in China sets out a bright future for consumption of organic milk, yogurt and cheese, according to a report.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.

Looks like GDTэs price upturn together with EU SMP tenders have finally crept up on global markets, with futures, ahead of the last global dairy auction of the year, signalling of further rises.

Growers have collected 95% of the Criolla walnut production and 65% of the Fina, totalling 80% of the total production, despite the delay to the pecan harvest in the Mexican state of Chihuahua from December 8-9.

The USDA launched the second round of trade mitigation payments on December 17 to farmers hit by the US-China trade war.

The 2019 South African raisin crop is expected to slightly exceed the 2018 production of around 71,000 tonnes, due to favourable weather, fulfilling the previous estimate.

Unilever-owned Ben & Jerry's, in response to growing demand for innovative vegan ice cream, has released its first coconut milk-based dessert.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.

Andalusian exports of blueberries and raspberries have risen this year by 10.3% and 7.6%, respectively, in value terms, compared with 2017, said authorities in the autonomous region of Spain.

The production decrease in Brazil’s citrus belt of São Paulo and Triângulo Mineiro in 2018/19 was confirmed by Fundecitrus (Citrus Defence Fund) in a report released on December 10. Despite the increase compared to that estimated in September, data indicate that the current orange crop should be 30.8% smaller than the previous season’s at 275.7 million boxes.

The USDA launched the second round of trade mitigation payments on December 17 to farmers hit by the US-China trade war.

Fresh fruit and vegetable processor Dole Food Company has sold its ready-to-eat salad business, Saba Fresh Cuts AB and OY, operating in Sweden and Finland, to BAMA International, it was announced recently.

The bumper Polish apple harvest means that the country’s coldstores are filled to bursting. At no time on record has Poland had such a volume of fruit in store. Indeed, the actual figure now may be even higher, given that the date of the inventory check was November 1.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.

Andalusian exports of blueberries and raspberries have risen this year by 10.3% and 7.6%, respectively, in value terms, compared with 2017, said authorities in the autonomous region of Spain.

Unilever-owned Ben & Jerry's, in response to growing demand for innovative vegan ice cream, has released its first coconut milk-based dessert.

Despite an overall positive frozen fruit import market, the strawberry trade suffered a significant slowdown in October.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.

A reduction in planted area in addition to lower yields on dry summer conditions resulted in the UK's potato harvest dropping 13% on the five-year average, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).

According to well-trusted Chilean raspberry industry sources, the country's season is about to start with normal conditions.

The USDA launched the second round of trade mitigation payments on December 17 to farmers hit by the US-China trade war.

Danish dairy firm Arla Foods is acquiring the Kraft cheese brands in the Middle East & Africa from Mondelez International for an undisclosed sum.

Soybean futures found light support Monday from record US soybean crush usage in November by major processors. Soymeal contracts saw similar gains, while soyoil contracts ended lower. January soybeans gained 4 1/4¢ at USD9.04 3/4.

Corn futures closed lower to start the week, with March corn down 3/4¢ at USD3.84.

Wheat futures closed higher in all three markets, with Chicago March wheat opening the week gaining 5 1/4¢ to close at USD5.35 1/4.

Export prices for wheat in Russia have hit a record for this season, according to local analyst SovEcon.

The USDA launched the second round of trade mitigation payments on December 17 to farmers hit by the US-China trade war.

The European Livestock and Meat Trades Union, known by its French acronym, UECBV, has backed the request by the US National Pork Producers Council to allow lactic and acetic acid rinses to be used to decontaminate pig cuts and carcasses in slaughterhouses.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.

A top Brazilian official has declared that the South American bloc Mercosur is ready to close the trade agreement with the EU, but the talks have broken down again due to the unwillingness of the European Commission.

EU egg and chicken meat prices were pulled in different directions last week, with egg prices edging higher but broiler prices dipping to their lowest levels since February.

Researchers in China claim to have developed genetically modified pigs that are protected from classical swine fever (CSF).

Discount supermarket chain Lidl UK has made a commitment to only source soybeans from sustainable, deforestation-free sources in its supply chain.

The USDA launched the second round of trade mitigation payments on December 17 to farmers hit by the US-China trade war.

Danish dairy firm Arla Foods is acquiring the Kraft cheese brands in the Middle East & Africa from Mondelez International for an undisclosed sum.

Soybean futures found light support Monday from record US soybean crush usage in November by major processors. Soymeal contracts saw similar gains, while soyoil contracts ended lower. January soybeans gained 4 1/4¢ at USD9.04 3/4.

Commodities giant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) had announced the appointment of Kristen Eshak Weldon to the newly created role of head of food innovation and downstream strategy, effective January 1, 2019.

Indian vegetable oil imports in November 2018 were down by 10% from the previous month and 9% lower year-on-year as palm oil buying slowed.

The Indian coriander futures prices showed a gradual rise in the first half of December on crop scarcity after summer floods and a high 2019 export estimate, due to damaged production in the European origins.

Bhutan’s ministry of agriculture announced that it may buy the remaining 2018 domestic cardamom stock due to current issues with exports to India, its main importer.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.

Givaudan, a Swiss company specialist in flavours and fragrances, is negotiating the acquisition of Albert Vieille, a French specialist in essential oils and aromatic herbs.

The short-term demand in the November-December Indian festivals has slightly strengthened turmeric prices.

The Indian nutmeg harvest has already finished, while the Indonesian has just started and strong Chinese and Indian demand is pushing up prices in the mid-term.

Danish dairy firm Arla Foods is acquiring the Kraft cheese brands in the Middle East & Africa from Mondelez International for an undisclosed sum.

Guatemala produced 143,022 tonnes of sugar, tel quel, in the week to December 9, up from 118,749 tonnes in the previous week and compared with 99,026 tonnes in the same period a year ago, industry data showed.

Raw sugar futures in New York ended with slight losses as lower crude oil prices as well as a weakening Brazilian currency pressured prices.

Thailand’s sugar production from the 2018/19 crush crossed the 1 million tonnes threshold by mid-December, official data showed.

EU broiler prices fell to 11-month lows while egg and SMP prices in the bloc increased. International nutmeg prices are also expected to firm.