Milling & Grains – COMMODITY & TRADE UPDATES
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Egypt signs major wheat deals with France, Romania amid push to diversify imports
The deals, announced on June 5, are part of a wider strategy aimed at stabilizing wheat imports in the face of escalating global supply uncertainties and price volatility
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India records 29M tonnes wheat procurement for 2025/26 Rabi season, highest in three years
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) currently holds wheat stock of 36.65 MT, significantly higher than the buffer stock norm of 27.58 MT required as of July 1
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Iraq achieves wheat self-sufficiency with 6.3 million ton harvest
This achievement follows a record-breaking harvest, with total wheat production reaching a 21% increase over the previous year and the highest volume in Iraq’s history
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Kenyan macadamia sector rallies stakeholders to strengthen local consumption and processing
Industry leaders urge joint efforts as Kakuzi expands value-added product line for the domestic market.
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Côte d’Ivoire includes kola nuts in new commodities exchange aiming to revive the sector
The aim of including kola nuts in the exchange is to introduce transparency and structure to a sector that was previously dominated by informal practices.