Insights and Stories on Global Trade

Jan. 8, 2025 at 10:20 am CST

Indonesia is encouraging domestic cattle ranchers to import breeding cows, targeting 400,000 head in 2025, to supply meat and milk for the government's free school meals program, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.

By Reuters

Jan. 7, 2025 at 1:45 pm CST

Beef and chicken exports from Brazil, the world's largest supplier of both meat types, may break new records in 2025, two industry groups said on Tuesday after the release of annual trade data.

By Ana Mano, Reuters

Jan. 7, 2025 at 9:30 am CST

China's rapeseed meal futures fell to a three-week low on Tuesday after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plans to resign sparked hope that trade tensions between Beijing and Ottawa will soften.

By Geralyn Wichers, Isabella Jibilian, Mei Mei Chu

Dec. 20, 2024 at 11:14 am CST

Futures markets have seen a record-breaking run in cocoa prices in 2024, a surge exacerbated by the hedge funds that provide much of their liquidity heading for the exit.

By Reuters

Dec. 18, 2024 at 10:37 am CST

China will accelerate the pace of agricultural and rural modernization and stabilize grain planting area in its quest to ensure stable and high production of grains, state media reported on Wednesday, citing an annual rural policy meeting.

By Reuters