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23 May 20252 min reading
SovEcon raises Russian wheat production forecast, still below 2024 output
SovEcon, a leading Black Sea grain consultancy, has revised its 2025 Russian wheat production forecast upward by 1.2 million metric tons (MMT) to 81.0 MMT, though it remains below the 2024 harvest of 82.6 MMT.
23 May 20252 min reading
IGC to host the pulse of global grain markets
The International Grains Council (IGC) is set to host its 34th annual Grains Conference on 10–11 June 2025 at the prestigious Institute of Directors in London.
16 May 20254 min reading
World Bank forecasts drop in food and commodity prices
Faltering global economic growth combined with ample oil supply is expected to push global commodity prices to their lowest level of the 2020s, according to the World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook. Food prices are projected to decline by 7% in 2025 and a further 1% in 2026.
16 May 20255 min reading
Global wheat trade rebounds on strong demand from key ımporters
Driven by rising needs in Egypt, China, and Southeast Asia, global wheat trade is set to climb to the third-highest level on record.
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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?
12 May 202516 min reading
Smart Milling Systems: Digital transformation and the factories of the future in wheat milling
In today’s world—where global food demand is steadily increasing, climate change is heightening uncertainties in agricultural production, and energy resources must be utilized more sustainably—the flour industry is undergoing a new evolutionary phase.
12 May 20252 min reading
Smart milling systems
In an age where the global food industry faces escalating demands for sustainability, efficiency, and safety, the milling sector is undergoing a profound transformation.
09 April 20257 min reading
Exposed to the elements: Why yield risk remains a blind spot
Climate change is ‘a harsh reality’ already threatening grain yields—yet ‘volume risk remains largely unhedged’ beyond the farm gate.
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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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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.
15 April 20254 min reading
Global wheat flour trade falls to three-year low
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).
14 March 202512 min reading
Key insights and strategies from the Global Grain and Pulses Forum
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.
07 February 20257 min reading
Digitising a grain brokerage
As market conditions become more complex, firms that embrace digitalisation and advanced analytics will be best positioned to succeed.
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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.
13 January 20257 min reading
India’s Wheat Outlook 2025: Balancing growth, inflation, and food security
Wheat holds a pivotal place in India’s agricultural economy, influencing food security, farmer livelihoods, and inflation alike.
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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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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.
10 March 20257 min reading
Ukrainian Grain Match: Turkey scores in corn, Spain holds the wheat line
Ukraine’s grain export flows have undergone significant shifts this season, with Turkey emerging as a major buyer of Ukrainian corn, while Spain’s share has dropped significantly.
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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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SovEcon raises Russian wheat production forecast, still below 2024 output

IGC to host the pulse of global grain markets

World Bank forecasts drop in food and commodity prices

Global wheat trade rebounds on strong demand from key ımporters

SmartMill: A transformative journey

Smart Milling Systems: Digital transformation and the factories of the future in wheat milling

Smart milling systems

Exposed to the elements: Why yield risk remains a blind spot

Despite global trade pressures, Canada stands strong in grain supply

India’s expanding footprint in global pulse trade and production

‘We want an environment where trade cooperation flourishes, not trade wars’

Licensed Warehousing: A vital tool for strengthening global food security

The Russian durum wheat market: Reviving a lost heritage

Global wheat flour trade falls to three-year low

Key insights and strategies from the Global Grain and Pulses Forum

Digitising a grain brokerage

Türkiye: The leading grain and feed importer in the Black Sea region

Ghana’s drive to strengthen local grain production

Argentina’s agro-export growth: A strong 2024 and promising 2025 outlook

India’s Wheat Outlook 2025: Balancing growth, inflation, and food security

The Future of Milling: Smarter, Greener, More Efficient

Adapting grain management strategies to meet a changing world

Growing global demand fuels innovation in grain logistics

Turkish milling machinery sector seeks export funding boost

Brazil and Argentina: Emerging strong in agri trade war markets

U.S. tariff dominoes: Can Black Sea grain catch what the U.S. drops?

U.S. tariffs reshape global grain trade: A deepening divide

Ukrainian Grain Match: Turkey scores in corn, Spain holds the wheat line

IDMA Today and BBM Mutfak bring dynamism and flavors to IDMA

TABADER hosts 5th Doyens Award Night

IDMA Istanbul hosts pulse of grain processing industry with 10,000 visitors from 120 countries

Turkish-Moroccan flour industry bond strengthened at IDMA Expo

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Bratney and DAQ form strategic partnership

Bratney, Omas, and Cimbria unveil cutting-edge flour mill in Utah