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In a move that significantly expands its footprint in the plant-based ingredients market, Bunge has officially closed the acquisition of International Flavors & Fragrances’ (IFF) soy protein concentrate and lecithin business.

On March 3, 2026, Satake Corporation officially marked its 130th anniversary, a milestone that underscores its role as a cornerstone of the global food supply chain. Operating in over 150 countries, Satake has evolved from a local pioneer into a global powerhouse, synonymous with precision, durability, and technological foresight.

A potential shift to ENSO-neutral conditions in early 2026 may calm some weather extremes, but rising El Niño odds later in the year are keeping traders focused on yield and logistics risks across South America, Australia and parts of Asia.

Signed on 27 January 2026, the India–EU FTA marks a major geopolitical and commercial realignment, but its agricultural impact looks carefully ring-fenced: sensitive staples remain protected while the real openings—and competitive pressure—are likely to emerge in value-added foods, ingredients and the “invisible” trade frictions of standards and certification.

Escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is sending shockwaves through global energy, fertilizer and grain markets as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten one of the world’s most critical trade corridors.

A fragile recovery in global food prices recorded in February is now being tested by escalating conflict in the Middle East, as threats to the Strait of Hormuz ripple through grain, energy and freight markets.

As the geopolitical standoff in the Strait of Hormuz sends ripples through global commodity markets, the focus has shifted from abstract "supply-and-demand" charts to the gritty reality of maritime logistics.

Black Sea wheat prices experienced their most significant average monthly increase in February since last August, as severe weather conditions and logistical bottlenecks at key ports tightened near-term supplies.

The Strait of Hormuz is often framed as an energy chokepoint, but in today’s crisis it is also a food and farm-input chokepoint. Disruptions to shipping, insurance and regional logistics are rapidly translating into higher landed costs for grains and oilseeds, while tightening fertilizer supply at a critical moment for Northern Hemisphere planting.

In an assessment for Miller Magazine, IGC Executive Director Arnaud Petit clarifies that while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have heightened concerns over energy, freight and fertilizer markets, the disruption does not mirror the systemic grain supply shock seen in the Black Sea.

Escalating hostilities involving Iran and the de facto shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz are rapidly repricing risk across shipping, insurance and energy, lifting delivered grain costs, tightening fertilizer availability and raising food-security concerns in import-dependent markets across the Gulf and beyond.

Alapala continues to strengthen its presence in West Africa with the successful delivery of a new milling investment in Mali. The company has developed a 300 tons per day (TPD) flour mill project, designed to support high efficiency production, operational reliability, and sustainable long-term operations.