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18 July 20252 min reading
SovEcon raises Russian wheat forecast on Central region gains
SovEcon, a leading Black Sea grain consultancy, has raised its 2025 Russian wheat production forecast to 83.6 million metric tons (MMT), up from 83.0 MMT in June. The latest revision is once again driven by improved crop conditions in the Central region, where the wheat crop is now estimated at 19.8 MMT, up from 18.5 MMT.
11 July 20256 min reading
Black Sea grain trade charts path amid competition and geopolitical risks
Grain producers, traders, and logistics experts at the BBS Grain 2025 Conference discussed the path forward for Black Sea grain trade amid growing market competition, logistical bottlenecks, and persistent geopolitical uncertainties.
11 July 20254 min reading
Africa’s grain demand growth to influence global supply chain
Speaking at Bühler Networking Days 2025, Vito Martielli, Senior Analyst for Grains & Oilseeds at Rabobank, emphasized that Africa’s rapidly increasing grain demand is set to reshape global supply chains.
11 July 20253 min reading
GoodMills doubles capacity in Poland to cement European leadership
With the official opening of its newly expanded mill in Kutno, the GoodMills Group, Europe’s leading milling company, has taken a significant step in strengthening its market leadership in the European flour sector.
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07 July 20257 min reading
Navigating grain operations safety: A system selection guide for explosion protection and prevention systems
Combustible dust explosions remain one of the most critical safety threats in grain handling operations.
07 July 202515 min reading
Grain integrity: A global mandate for safe processing
Safeguarding grain integrity has become a critical global priority. As supply chains grow more complex, food safety in grain processing demands advanced control systems, technological innovation, and an unwavering commitment to protecting public health.
07 July 20252 min reading
FOOD SAFETY IN GRAIN PROCESSING
Ensuring safety in grain processing remains fundamental to public health, industry reputation, and global market access. As climate change amplifies risks and emerging technologies unlock new solutions, the sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation.
02 June 20256 min reading
First port of call
Fast growing Oman-based Sohar Flour Mills partners with Bühler to boost its operational capacity.
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07 July 202511 min reading
Ocrim celebrates 80 years of innovation rooted in tradition
In a landmark interview with Miller Magazine, Ocrim CEO Alberto Antolini shares how the 80-year-old Italian powerhouse is not just honoring its past, but actively redefining the future of global milling.
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...
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08 July 20258 min reading
Beating climate volatility: How AI is transforming crop forecasting
In recent years, grain and oilseed producers have faced increasing uncertainty not just in commodity pricing, but in production volumes. From unexpected frosts in Russia to prolonged droughts in Argentina, climate variability is exerting new pressures on agricultural systems — and exposing the limitations of conventional forecasting tools.
07 July 20258 min reading
Agricultural innovation will drive food security solutions
As global trade fragments and climate pressures escalate, it is time to embrace innovation, reinforce science-based trade rules, and build new coalitions to secure the future of food. Resilience, productivity, and open trade must form the foundation of tomorrow’s agri-food systems.
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?
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07 July 202514 min reading
Kenya’s roadmap to grain self- sufficiency and export power
Speaking to Miller Magazine, Calistus Efukho, Director of Kenya’s Agriculture and Food Authority, reveals Kenya’s bold strategy to cut grain imports, boost local production, and position the country as a rising export powerhouse in East Africa.
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.
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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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14 June 20255 min reading
Global wheat outlook: Marginal production growth, lower stocks, and rebounding trade
Global wheat production is set to reach 800.1 million tonnes in 2025 with only marginal growth, while world stocks are forecast to decline to their lowest level since 2021/22. International trade is expected to partially rebound, supported by a sharp increase in import demand from Asian countries.
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.
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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.