EU wheat exports for the 2024/25 season are forecast to hit their lowest level in three years. As the world’s second-largest wheat exporter, the EU's reduced output will push key importing countries to seek alternative suppliers.
GrainTech India 2024, India’s premier technology exhibition for grain milling and food processing, concluded with resounding success at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from August 22-24, 2024.
Pulses, while still a niche segment within the broader grains and oilseeds market, are showing promising potential for growth due to rising global demand, according to an analysis by Vito Martielli, Senior Analyst at Rabobank.
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, announced the creation of a new business unit dedicated to global pulses commercialization, as part of the Group’s strategic growth plans to reinforce core merchandizing activities and diversify into new business lines.
Grains are essential to global food security, but ensuring that there is enough for everyone requires a multi-faceted approach.
In response to the global malnutrition challenge, fortified wheat and maize flours are emerging as a vital solution. With over two billion people suffering from micronutrient deficiencies, fortification of staple foods is proving to be a cost-effective method to enhance public health.
In this article, we explore the findings of the 2023 Whole Grain Consumer Insights Survey, highlighting how increasing the variety and availability of whole grain products can significantly boost consumption.
The global milling industry is experiencing a new wave, driven by consumer demand for healthier, more diverse dietary options.
The Turkish Mercantile Exchange (TMEX) is leading the transformation of Turkey's agricultural sector, marked by a remarkable threefold increase in licensed warehouse capacity over five years and the upcoming launch of a futures market by 2025.
In an insightful interview with Miller Magazine, grain market observer at Fastmarkets, Masha Belikova sheds light on the factors influencing Ukraine’s wheat export strategies, the impact of European crop shortages, and the complexities of maintaining stable trade routes amid geopolitical tensions.
In an exclusive interview, Salim Alaybeyi, Vice President of Molino, reveals how the company’s 70-year legacy has evolved into a global leader in grain processing.
Eastern Africa’s vast agricultural potential is pivotal in shaping the continent’s food security and impacting global grain markets.
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.
In the quest to optimize flour extraction efficiency, traditional wheat scouring methods face significant limitations, prompting the need for innovative solutions. Omas Industries’ groundbreaking ‘Dante - The Flour Extraction Booster’ employs Dry Wheat Scrubbing (DST) to enhance the milling process.
According to the USDA’s latest June Pakistan country report, wheat production for the marketing year 2024/25 (May-April) is expected to reach a record 31.4 million metric tons (MMT), which is eleven percent higher than last year’s production of 28.2 MMT.
Canada remains a major player in global grain production, consistently ranking among the top producers and exporters of wheat, barley and canola.
Since wheat is a product that can be produced both in dry and irrigated conditions, its effect on production planning is not expected to be high compared to other products.
Egypt, the world’s largest wheat importer, faces significant challenges in securing its wheat supply, primarily due to economic hurdles and global events.
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.
In an interview during the IDMA EXPO in Istanbul, André Rigo, International Sales Director of DuraPlas/Maxi-Lift Inc., shared insights on the company’s journey, recent innovations, major projects, and the future of the grain processing industry.
Ukraine has faced significant challenges in maintaining its traditional markets in North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia – particularly in Egypt, Turkey, and Indonesia – since the onset of the war.
The prospects of Ukrainian barley export in 2024/25 MY may seem quite gloomy from the point of view of potential buyers’ demand, as such key destinations like Spain and China may reduce purchases.
On 06 June 2024, the government of Turkey introduced a ban on wheat import for the period from 21 June 2024 to 15 October 2024. The measure is taken to protect local farmers during the harvesting period.
According to the USDA’s May ‘Grain: World Markets and Trade’ report, the global wheat outlook for 2024/25 forecasts record production and consumption but lower trade and contracting ending stocks.
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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