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20 June 20251 min reading
Cairo to host regional grain leaders at Global Grain MENA 2025
The Middle East and North Africa’s grain and oilseeds industry will gather in Cairo thissummer for Global Grain MENA 2025, taking place on July 2–3 at the Four SeasonsHotel Cairo, Egypt.
20 June 20252 min reading
Veteran miller Mike Peters takes the helm at UK Flour Millers
UK Flour Millers, the trade body representing the flour milling industry across the United Kingdom and Ireland, has announced the election of Mike Peters as its new President. The appointment was formalized at the association’s Annual General Meeting held on 5 June during its biennial Convention in Belfast.
18 June 20253 min reading
Symaga marks 40th anniversary with heartfelt tribute to founder Alfonso Garrido Muñoz
The Spanish silo manufacturer celebrates four decades of innovation and excellence in grain storage with a moving ceremony honouring its visionary founder.
18 June 20253 min reading
Millers for Nutrition launched in Indonesia to strengthen national nutrition security
A new chapter in Indonesia’s food fortification journey begins, as TechnoServe and KFI co-launch Millers for Nutrition to help combat micronutrient deficiencies and improve public health outcomes.
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02 June 20256 min reading
First port of call
Fast growing Oman-based Sohar Flour Mills partners with Bühler to boost its operational capacity.
02 June 202514 min reading
Grain storage and protection
Improper storage causes over 20% of the global grain harvest to spoil each year—mainly due to insect infestation, mildew, and poor temperature control.
02 June 20252 min reading
Preserving every grain: Post-harvest loss reduction technologies
More than 20% of the world’s grain harvest is lost each year after leaving the field. In this special feature, we explore the science, strategies, and technologies that can drastically reduce post-harvest losses and secure the future of global grain supply.
12 May 20259 min reading
SmartMill: A transformative journey
The SmartMill journey began less than a decade ago and is today the innovation driver that is improving yield, product quality, cost efficiencies, and environmental impact for the milling industry. How far are we on this journey and how easy is it to jump aboard?
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14 April 20258 min reading
Despite global trade pressures, Canada stands strong in grain supply
Despite mounting trade uncertainties, Canada’s grain industry continues to stand strong with its high-quality production, resilient supply chain, and diversified global market presence.
14 April 202514 min reading
India’s expanding footprint in global pulse trade and production
In this exclusive interview, Bimal Kothari, Chairman of the India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), discusses India’s growing influence in the global pulse market, the nation’s efforts to achieve self-reliance in pulse production, and the challenges posed by fluctuating climatic conditions.
14 March 202511 min reading
‘We want an environment where trade cooperation flourishes, not trade wars’
The dynamics of global trade are evolving daily, with geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and trade wars influencing grain markets. Gürsel Erbap, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish Grain Suppliers Association (HUBUDER), emphasizes that...
13 February 202514 min reading
Licensed Warehousing: A vital tool for strengthening global food security
As food security, market stability, and global trade become increasingly interconnected, licensed warehousing has emerged as a crucial element in protecting our food systems.
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04 June 20255 min reading
Cargo insurance in wartime: Risks, practice and actual mechanisms of defense
In the era of full-scale war, cargo insurance has shifted from a routine formality to a critical component of risk management.
03 June 20256 min reading
Can artificial intelligence predict wheat prices?
From dream-based wheat forecasts in ancient Egypt to today’s algorithms processing millions of data points... Can artificial intelligence truly predict wheat prices?
02 June 202519 min reading
Execution over everything: How Africa and Egypt are redefining wheat trade resilience
12 May 202512 min reading
The Russian durum wheat market: Reviving a lost heritage
Once a dominant supplier of high-quality durum wheat to Mediterranean markets, Russia is now striving to reclaim its historic legacy.
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03 June 20256 min reading
EU policy could shake Ukrainian wheat market 2025/26
Ukraine’s 2025/26 grain season kicks off under uneven skies. Wheat production is projected to stay near last year’s level, but yield potential is already under pressure from persistent drought and recent frost episodes.
12 May 20255 min reading
Türkiye: The leading grain and feed importer in the Black Sea region
What makes Türkiye the largest importer of Black Sea grains—yet also one of the world’s top pasta and flour exporters?
16 March 20258 min reading
Ghana’s drive to strengthen local grain production
Ghana is working to boost its domestic grain production to reduce imports and enhance food security.
13 February 20257 min reading
Argentina’s agro-export growth: A strong 2024 and promising 2025 outlook
Argentina’s agro-export sector has experienced remarkable growth in 2024, driven by strong performance in key products such as soybean meal, corn, and wheat.
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13 February 20255 min reading
The Future of Milling: Smarter, Greener, More Efficient
“The modernization of milling technologies represents a strategic lever for a more efficient and sustainable industry,” Luigi Nalon, CEO of Omas Industries, told Miller Magazine.
12 August 20249 min reading
Adapting grain management strategies to meet a changing world
In an industry where innovation meets necessity, CESCO EPC GmbH stands out as a model of invention and resilience.
10 June 20244 min reading
Growing global demand fuels innovation in grain logistics
In an interview during the recent IDMA Istanbul Expo, Mehmet Büyükzeren, the General Manager of Yılmaz Kardeş Hydraulic Machinery Industry Co., shares his insights on the critical role of logistics in the global grain trade and the increasing demand for advanced unloading platforms.
10 June 20244 min reading
Turkish milling machinery sector seeks export funding boost
One of our significant visits at the IDMA Expo was Çift Kartal, a stalwart in the milling machinery industry with over half a century of experience.
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29 May 20254 min reading
Marketing year 25/26: More auspicious for global grain trade?
The IGC’s latest projections suggest a 3% increase in global grain production in 2025/26, driven by yield recovery in key exporters. With wheat and maize output forecast at record highs and moderate growth in global trade volumes, the new season may offer improved market balance despite persistent risks from regional weather patterns and shifting demand centers.
09 May 20258 min reading
Brazil and Argentina: Emerging strong in agri trade war markets
Yes, Brazil and Argentina are poised to gain market share as China moves away from U.S. suppliers, particularly for agricultural products like soybeans, corn, and meat.
08 May 20259 min reading
U.S. tariff dominoes: Can Black Sea grain catch what the U.S. drops?
In this special feature, ASAP Agri’s Chief Analysts Inna Stepanenko and Kateryna Mudriian unpack the evolving dynamics in U.S. -China trade and examine whether the Black Sea region — particularly Ukraine, Russia, and Romania — is ready to step in and fill the gap left by the U.S. absence in Chinese imports, or whether South America will ultimately capture the lion’s share of demand.
11 April 20257 min reading
U.S. tariffs reshape global grain trade: A deepening divide
As the U.S. reinstates tariffs on key trading partners, the global grain market is facing unprecedented disruptions. With escalating trade tensions and retaliatory measures from Canada, China, and Mexico, the U.S.'s once-dominant position in global grain exports is now under threat.
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11 June 20245 min reading
IDMA Today and BBM Mutfak bring dynamism and flavors to IDMA
At IDMA Istanbul, the industry witnessed the debut of two initiatives by Parantez Media:
09 May 20243 min reading
TABADER hosts 5th Doyens Award Night
Simultaneously organized with IDMA Istanbul, the fifth edition of TABADER’s now customary Doyens Award Ceremony took place on May 2nd at Wow Hotel.
08 May 20244 min reading
IDMA Istanbul hosts pulse of grain processing industry with 10,000 visitors from 120 countries
The global grain processing industry convened in Istanbul. The domestic sector, specializing in flour, grain, feed, pulses production equipment, and milling machinery, crucially exporting 90 percent of its output, gathered with over 10,000 professionals from 120 countries at the 10th IDMA Istanbul.
04 May 20242 min reading
Turkish-Moroccan flour industry bond strengthened at IDMA Expo
In an exclusive interview during the IDMA Expo in Istanbul, Moulay Abdelkadir Alalaoui, President of the Moroccan Flour Milling Federation (FNM), provides a comprehensive overview of the state of flour milling in Morocco and its relationship with Turkey.

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CESCO EPC will be present at the 18th edition of AgroWorld

07 March 20231 min reading

CESCO will take part in the 18th International Agricultural Exhibition - AgroWorld Uzbekistan 2023, which will be held from March 15 to 17, 2023, at Uzexpocentre NEC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. They will be ready to receive clients at Pavilion No. 1, booth number A71, starting on March 15.

AgroWorld Uzbekistan is an effective platform for showcasing products and services to a significant number of specialists from companies in the Uzbekistan agro-industrial complex. The event attracts a high percentage of visitors who have influence in purchasing decisions, with 84% being decision-makers.

The exhibition plays a key role in developing procurement and modernization plans for organizations involved in the production, processing, and storage of agricultural products and farm animals. Additionally, it is segmented by product categories, offering visitors hundreds of product presentations, news, and special offers from manufacturers and suppliers.

If you wish to arrange a visit or a working meeting with the booth, please contact them via email at artem.akimov@cesco-group.com to book an appointment on their calendar.