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Macadamia forecasts edge lower while cashew season winds down

Macadamia crop forecasts slip in Australia and South Africa while the cashew season winds down, keeping tree nut buyers covered short into late 2026.

Cotton rally and drought threaten US peanut crop, acreage cuts could top 20%

The US peanut market has reversed in recent weeks. The concern has shifted from oversupply to whether growers will be able to plant, how many acres they...

European chicken market forecast 2026: prices fall on Brazilian import increase, avian flu risk persists

After the lifting of the ban on Brazilian poultry, chicken meat prices in Europe have decreased significantly. The price decrease started around November...

Supply tightens and shipments slow across tree nut markets

Cashew prices are on the move, Brazil nut supply is tightening and pecan shipments are down 35% year-on-year. Get the full tree nuts...

Tree nut markets in early 2026: cashews, macadamias, almonds, and pecans

Tree nut market update February 2026: cashews, macadamias, almonds, and pecans Meta description: From firm cashew prices post-TET to pecan...

Historical high sugar prices push buyers to source outside Europe

White sugar prices soar to historic highs in the EU, driven by shortages and energy costs, averaging 1,199 EUR/MT.

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