BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed and pharma and member of the Südzucker Group, has officially inaugurated its first pulse-processing plant after a construction period of just one and a half years.
Sub-Saharan Africa is set to surpass Southeast Asia as the world's largest rice-importing region in 2025, according to USDA's April World Grain Markets and Trade report.
To serve rapidly evolving market needs and consumer preferences in Asia’s food sectors, Cargill opened the doors to its refurbished Innovation Center in Singapore, an initiative supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG).
Grain Craft, the largest independent flour milling company in the United States, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the North American dry corn milling operations of global agribusiness and food ingredients leader, Bunge.
Climate change is ‘a harsh reality’ already threatening grain yields—yet ‘volume risk remains largely unhedged’ beyond the farm gate.
As the climate grows more unpredictable, the future of grain hinges on innovation. With satellite-powered insights, farmers can detect stress early, manage extreme weather impacts, and combat pests—turning data into action to safeguard yields and secure global food supplies.
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing global agriculture, particularly grain production, which is fundamental to food security.
As enriched flours with added vitamins, minerals, and fibers become more common, understanding their effects on dough structure is essential.
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.
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.
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...
As food security, market stability, and global trade become increasingly interconnected, licensed warehousing has emerged as a crucial element in protecting our food systems.
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.
Ghana is working to boost its domestic grain production to reduce imports and enhance food security.
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.
Wheat holds a pivotal place in India’s agricultural economy, influencing food security, farmer livelihoods, and inflation alike.
As Brazil enters a new planting season, SA Commodities Associate Director Luiz Carlos Santos Jr. provides an in-depth analysis of Brazil’s grain and oilseed landscape.
“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.
In an industry where innovation meets necessity, CESCO EPC GmbH stands out as a model of invention and resilience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After a strong export performance in the first half of the 2024/25 marketing year, Ukraine’s wheat shipments now face mounting challenges.
The grain market of 2024 was a journey through highs and lows, marked by shifting trade policies and unpredictable weather that tested the industry’s resilience.
At IDMA Istanbul, the industry witnessed the debut of two initiatives by Parantez Media:
Simultaneously organized with IDMA Istanbul, the fifth edition of TABADER’s now customary Doyens Award Ceremony took place on May 2nd at Wow Hotel.
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.
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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