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With updated trade statistics falling short of expectations, the International Grains Council (IGC) forecast for global wheat flour trade in 2024/25 (Jul/Jun) is lowered by 0.6m t from the previous update (October 2024, Grain Market Report No. 559), to a three-year low of 15.3 million tonnes (grain equivalent).

The Global Grain and Pulses Forum 2025 in Dubai gathered 1,200 delegates, fostering pivotal discussions on food security, global grain trade, and market dynamics.

As market conditions become more complex, firms that embrace digitalisation and advanced analytics will be best positioned to succeed.

At this year’s Global Grain Geneva conference, pulses took center stage as a special topic for the first time, underscoring their growing importance in sustainable agriculture and food security.

The Global Grain Geneva 2024, hosted by Fastmarkets, concluded successfully from November 12 to 14, attracting over 800 delegates from across the world.

Combustible dust safety in the grain industry is an ongoing challenge that requires continuous attention and improvement.

In the ever-evolving sphere of industrial food and feed processing, the role of advanced weighing and dosing systems is of profound importance.

As extreme weather and geopolitical tensions present challenges to global food security, the global grain market is facing significant hurdles.

“Given the diverse quality assessment requirements at different stages of wheat processing— ranging from storage to milling to food production—there is a growing need to explore the current applications of NIR technology in wheat testing..."

Maize matters in Mexico. The region that first farmed the versatile grain is still the world’s largest per-capita consumer.

Molino Quaglia has been producing wheat flour for more than 100 years in the heart of the Veneto region in Este in Northeastern Italy.

The 33rd IGC Grains Conference 2024 titled “Reshaping the conversation on global trade and food security” was held in London on the 11th and 12th June 2024 and addressed the role of trade in global food security.