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Europe
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%
Australia and New Zealand
Aussie interest rates: How high in 2026?
Join Angus Gidley-Baird and Ben Picton as they review the Reserve Bank of Australia's February decision. Are we headed for more rate hikes in 2026? And what factors could
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...
Australian agribusiness outlook 2026
Australian agriculture is starting 2026 from a position of high ground despite the uncertainty and volatility. 2025 proved to be a good, or better, year for most regions
Will Brazilian corn farmers be the biggest price headache for Australian sugar producers?!
With additional projects expected to come on line over the next three to five years, corn ethanol is likely to account for more than one-third of national ethanol output.
New Zealand agribusiness outlook 2026: Playing on the new global board
Global politics, shifting markets, unpredictable weather, and fast‑moving trade dynamics – 2026 may reshape the game for New Zealand agribusiness.
Time to tap the brakes?
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy rate board will announce its first policy rate decision for 2026 on the 3rd of February.
Exclusive New Zealand agribusiness outlook 2026: Keeping one move ahead
Here are the main highlights for some of New Zealand’s key agricultural commodities for 2026.
Exclusive Australia agribusiness outlook 2026: High ground in a volatile world
Here are the main highlights for some of Australia’s key commodities for 2026.
How fiercely will mighty Brazil’s agricultural exports compete with Australia and New Zealand in 2026?
This episode is about the 2026 outlook for Brazilian agricultural commodities and the resulting impacts on New Zealand and Australia
Sustainability insights from US producers
EU milk supply is projected to fall over the medium term. Michael Harvey chats with Tom Booijink to discuss the drivers and impact of the expected contraction.
Factors shaping the future of EU milk supply
EU milk supply is projected to fall over the medium term. Michael Harvey chats with Tom Booijink to discuss the drivers and impact of the expected contraction.
New Zealand Economic Update: January 2026
As we head into 2026 the New Zealand economy is in a conspicuous upswing...
North America
The Warsh Regime
The most evident regime change with Warsh at the helm of the Fed is likely to take place in balance sheet policy and monetary policy communication.
Exclusive CAD Market Musings: Cooperation?
We foresee further sideways trading for USD/CAD in the year ahead, bounded by 1.36-1.41, though it will be a bumpy ride, especially leading into the USMCA review.
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.
What’s next for US beer distribution? featuring Harry Schuhmacher and Jenn Litz-Kirk
The team from Beer Business Daily and Beernet Radio offer candid coverage of the tumult and upheaval in the US beer wholesaler business.
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...
South America
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.
Will Brazilian corn farmers be the biggest price headache for Australian sugar producers?!
With additional projects expected to come on line over the next three to five years, corn ethanol is likely to account for more than one-third of national ethanol output.
Exclusive Global pork quarterly Q1 2026: Industry takes a cautious approach to growth; refocused on productivity
Global pork markets in 2026 are defined by tightening herds, shifting trade policies, and persistent disease pressures.
How fiercely will mighty Brazil’s agricultural exports compete with Australia and New Zealand in 2026?
This episode is about the 2026 outlook for Brazilian agricultural commodities and the resulting impacts on New Zealand and Australia
Corn ethanol in Brazil - yellow alert for sugar?
The threat of imbalance in Brazil´s ethanol market creates a yellow alert for the sugar industry, in Brazil and beyond.
Monthly Outlook: Wear an extra vest
“Buckle up” was our main message last month. Events since early December have only reinforced that view. A cold Arctic wind may require an extra vest this year, too.
Asia
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.
What’s the plan with the 15th 5-year plan?
China is preparing for the new year starting at 17 February and has presented 8 key points regarding its future economic policies
Exclusive Energy Charts of the Week
February 2nd update to our Energy Charts of the Week Series.
Africa
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 Taking East African floriculture to the next level
Kenya’s floriculture sector is growing fast, tackling risks and sustainability through diversification, digitalization, and global collaboration.
Exclusive Global poultry quarterly Q1 2026: Another bullish year for poultry, but with more market volatility
The outlook for the global poultry industry remains strong for 2026, with another year of robust growth of around 2.5%. Operational excellence should be a major focus.
Exclusive Global beef quarterly Q4 2025
Beef production in key producing and consuming regions is expected to contract by 0.8% in 2025 compared to 2024 volumes, resulting in the first global beef contraction...
Exclusive Blueberry update 2025: Unlocking demand to match expanding supply
Blueberry demand continues to grow globally as supply diversifies. Snacking trends, and industry shifts toward scale, genetics, and year-round supply shape the future.
Exclusive Global beef trade closes the 2020s with rising demand, more limited supply, and persistent volatility
Global beef trade has grown by 14% over the last five years, reaching nearly 13m metric tons in 2024. RaboResearch expects this growth to continue.