Europe
Follow key economic developments from Europe and the eurozone, with local expertise on national economies, politics, food and agribusiness, the energy transition, sustainability, and more.
Exclusive Farmers' evolving needs, new tech, and rising competition reshape the EU farm machinery industry
In this report, we discuss the main drivers changing the farm machinery industry, options for strategic company positioning, and the future industry landscape in the EU.
Exclusive Europe's Gas Recalibration
Structural challenges in heating, industry, and power mean Europe’s natural gas use is on a gradual downward trajectory over the next decade, yet challenges remain.
Exclusive California pistachio market outlook to 2030: Entering a more balanced growth phase
California pistachios are entering a more balanced growth phase, with slower acreage expansion, steadier production, stronger export demand, and a firmer price outlook.
Global greenhouse update 2026
Governments’ growing focus on self-sufficiency, climate risks, and steady tech advances are influencing greenhouse investment patterns and crop strategies worldwide.
Exclusive Packaging’s next chapter: Unlocking value and accelerated deal flow in a global post mega-merger era
Success in the packaging environment requires focus and disciplined growth, prioritizing core assets, improving operational performance, and targeted acquisitions.
Global Daily: The Geopolitical Hedgerow
US stocks rallied hard on Friday evening and the VIX index had its biggest one-day fall since April of last year...
Exclusive Winter Squeezes LNG Surplus
The LNG market in 2026 is entering a period of tightening fundamentals, driven by stronger-than-expected winter withdrawals in Europe and the need to rebuild inventories.
Functional and future-proof: The biggest sweets and snack trends from ISM 2026
ISM 2026 showed how sweets and snacks are adapting to shifting consumer expectations, with functional claims, new formats, and evolving ingredients shaping the category.
How agile is the ECB?
The ECB left the deposit rate unchanged at 2.00%
Bank of England Comment: If not March, then April
The Bank of England’s MPC kept Bank Rate at 3.75% with a surprisingly tight 5–4 split, signalling that a cut may be close.
The great electrification: The EU’s drive toward a green, affordable, and autonomous energy system
Electrification in the EU is shifting from a climate goal to a strategy to tackle competitiveness challenges and the geopolitical risks of relying on fossil fuel imports.
Exclusive Energy Charts of the Week
February 2nd update to our Energy Charts of the Week Series.
