Europe
Reacceleration of inflation cements the case for another ECB hike
A reacceleration of inflation cements the case for another rate hike. But price pressures are limited to energy-related items, and the growth outlook is highly uncertain.
Exclusive There is no stopping European private label – for now
Further private label's growth is supported by lasting retail and consumer shifts. Brands can still defend market positions through innovation and distribution strength.
Exclusive Biological crop protection enters a more mature and selective growth phase in Europe
Europe’s biological crop protection market is maturing, making adoption increasingly dependent on performance, economics, and regulation.
The great electrification: The power of molecules
Direct electrification will drive decarbonization, while PtX will support applications where molecules remain necessary and alternatives are limited.
Exclusive Semiannual fertilizer outlook: Supply risks persist while affordability and weather constrain demand
Fertilizer prices have eased, but affordability remains a challenge. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions, weather risks, and higher phosphate prices, cloud the outlook.
One's trash is another’s treasure: How circularity is reshaping waste management in the EU
As the EU seeks to strengthen competitiveness and reduce dependence on imported raw materials, circularity has become a central pillar of industrial strategy.