Brazil completes record soyabean harvest

Brazil completes record soyabean harvest

23rd July, 2026

Soyabean production in Brazil reached a record 180.6M tonnes in 2025/26 – a 5% year-on-year increase, according to National Supply Company (Conab) data reported by World Grain.

Ukraine grain and vegetable oil export capacity drops by one third due to Russian attacks

Ukraine grain and vegetable oil export capacity drops by one third due to Russian attacks

23rd July, 2026

Ukraine’s capacity to export grain and vegetable oil via the Black Sea has dropped by a third due to intensified Russian missile and drone attacks, Reuters reported, citing the nation’s leading farmers’ union.

Houthis announce new blockade of key Middle East shipping lane

Houthis announce new blockade of key Middle East shipping lane

22nd July, 2026

Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced a new naval blockade of a key Middle East shipping lane, FreightWaves reported.

Latest issue: OFI July/August 2026

OFI July/August 2026

The July/August 2026 issue is packed full of news, special features and market updates to keep you informed and up to date on the edible oils and fats market.

In my comment, I discuss the potential effects of El Niño weather conditions - which could include an increase in the intensity of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall in different parts of the world - impacting crop yields, supply and exports.

We include a special focus on the Port of Amsterdam, which is positioning itself as a European oils and fats hub where renewable fuels, food processing and circular industry converge.

We also examine the Middle East’s import-dependent oils and fats supply chain, the evolution of corn oil into a globally traded commodity and a comprehensive examination of the complex…