Low global prices for grains, Russia’s main agricultural commodity, have caused a sharp fall in exports in recent months. The post Russia’s top agriculture official blames low global grain prices for export slowdown appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsNews & Production Tips - Grainews
Kenya is one of the world’s top exporters of cut flowers, supplying premium-quality roses, lilies, and carnations to Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. With a well-established cold chain system and the Dutch Flower Auction as a key distribution hub, Kenyan flower exports continue to thrive. Success in this industry requires compliance with international quality standards, obtaining the right certifications, and mastering efficient logistics. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to...| Farming in Kenya
Kenya is the world’s leading exporter of black tea, supplying over 95% of its annual production to global markets. With strong demand from countries like Pakistan, Egypt, the UK, and the Middle East, exporting Kenyan tea presents a lucrative opportunity for entrepreneurs. However, success in this industry requires obtaining the right licenses, ensuring quality compliance, and navigating international logistics. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to exporting tea from Kenya, coverin...| Farming in Kenya
Kenya has emerged as a major player in the global avocado market, exporting over 80,000 metric tonnes annually. With increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Kenyan farmers and exporters have a golden opportunity. However, success in avocado exports requires adherence to strict legal requirements, quality standards, and proper logistics. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to exporting avocados from Kenya, covering certification, packaging, transportation, market entry ...| Farming in Kenya
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, but gained bullish momentum from the prior month, rising 2.15%. This comes as the rare earths market experienced numerous developments over the past 30 days, including discussions between Malaysia and China to develop new plans for rare earth processing. Notably, this would be limited strictly to […]| MetalMiner
International students are often celebrated as symbols of global exchange, but they are also a multibillion-dollar industry. In 2022–23, they contributed $43.8 billion to the U.S. economy and supported nearly 378,000 American jobs, according to ... The post Should We Impose Trade Tariffs In Higher Ed? Lessons From U.S. Policy & European Football appeared first on Poets&Quants.| Poets&Quants
The pace of U.S. regulatory changes regarding Syria continues to increase. Building on our previous posts (“Syria-ous Changes for Middle East Business?”| Global Trade Law Blog
History has shown that geopolitical tensions lead to massive infrastructure projects around the world that can shift global trade patterns.| The Western Producer
In a move with far-reaching implications for global supply chains and global diplomacy, China has lifted its export restrictions on rare earths to India. The monumental decision also includes key commodities like fertilizers and tunnel boring machines, and follows high-level talks between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who […]| MetalMiner
Key Takeaways Background On July 24, 2025, the European Commission initiated infringement procedures against 18 Member States for failing to fully transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1226 into their national legal orders. The Directive, which had a deadline for transposition of May 20, 2025, establishes a landmark framework for harmonizing the definition and enforcement of criminal offences... Continue Reading| Global Trade Law Blog
I remain concerned about both the TSX and S&P 500 from valuation, political and economic standpoints, making it worthwhile to look also toward other countries.| Grainews
The latest copper tariffs represent a dramatic shift from previous policies, but the market is nonetheless working to improve supply security.| MetalMiner
Brazil is engaged in a "constructive dialogue" with Canada to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement between South America's Mercosur bloc and Ottawa, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary said.| Farmtario
China on Tuesday announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports, a fresh escalation in the year-long trade dispute that began with Ottawa's imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last August.| Farmtario
Seaspan and Anew have entered into a strategic agreement to offer delivery of R-LNG to customers on the North American West Coast.| Port Technology International
China on Tuesday announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports, a fresh escalation in the year-long trade dispute that began with Ottawa's imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last August.| Alberta Farmer Express
Drunken male rats under the microscope. Irish health warnings delayed. And the Areni team gave keynotes and organised major events. It was a big month. The post 5 Things We Learned in July 2025 appeared first on Areni Global.| Areni Global
The EU steel industry is bracing for significant changes amid changes to the import safeguard system, tariffs, and the upcoming CBAM.| MetalMiner
The United States has taken a historic step by terminating the Syria Sanctions Program, marking the most significant shift in U.S. foreign policy towards| Global Trade Law Blog
The United States will sell “so much” beef to Australia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday after Canberra relaxed import restrictions, adding that other countries that refused U.S. beef products were on notice.| Alberta Farmer Express
For this very first episode of the Areni Live Sessions, we share an important conversation: the changing regulatory environment around alcohol and health.| Areni Global
Multi-orbit Satellite Connectivity boosts maritime operations with resilient global coverage.| Satellite World
U.S. construction industry woes continue as tariffs and Fed interest rates cause chaos. Although flat for June, the index will see higher prices soon.| MetalMiner
The global copper market faces a lot of changes, with both China and India making big moves to establish a hold ahead of the energy transition.| MetalMiner
The U.S. automotive manufacturing sector recently got a shock from Trump's new copper tariffs. They come at a bad time, but there are solutions.| MetalMiner
The price of copper is again flirting with all-time highs. MetalMiner explores the primary drivers affecting the fluctuating global prices.| MetalMiner
A long-awaited trade deal on rare earths may ease tensions among U.S. manufacturers, but China reserves the right to shake things up.| MetalMiner
Saskatchewan ag minister Daryl Harrison discusses trade, tariffs and agriculture at Ag in Motion 2025.| The Western Producer
Trump's new global tariffs could reshape trade, boost U.S. jobs — or trigger economic fallout. Allies respond as Aug. 1 tariff deadline nears.| Finance & Commerce
Good news about alcohol recommendations from the US, mixed with bad news about luxury spending, while the Ghana Drunks Association goes on the march.| Areni Global
Summing up the grain markets: June 2025 was an interesting month for canola prices and geopolitics stole the spotlight from grain market specifics| Manitoba Co-operator
An unfiltered look at the price of integrity in Burgundy — and what it means to build a legacy in a region that’s both tradition-bound and in flux. The post Farming, Fame, and Futureproofing the Market: In Conversation With Charles Lachaux appeared first on Areni Global.| Areni Global
Charles Lachaux’s rise from sixth-generation winemaker to Burgundy disruptor has come with bold decisions — from limited yields to NFTs. The post Charles Lachaux’s Radical Wine Strategy, From Burgundy to Blockchain appeared first on Areni Global.| Areni Global
TEXT TBC “Miami is the most important city in America,” Joel Stein wrote in the Financial Times in 2022.... The post Miami’s Wine Boom: What the Industry Can Learn From America’s Hottest Luxury Market appeared first on Areni Global.| Areni Global
From the male-to-female ratio to how demographics drive growth, here are five key takeaways from our conversation with Laurence Whyatt, Barclays’ Head of European Beverages Equity Research.| Areni Global
Areni speaks to Laurence Whyatt, Head of European Beverages Equity Research at Barclays.| Areni Global
The post How to Use Predictive Analytics to Streamline Cross-Border Logistics appeared first on The Network Effect.| The Network Effect
If you see Trump’s tariff war as a man-bites-dog story, you’re right. The history of U.S. tariffs is a tale of tragedy and “we shouldn’t have done that” economics.| Grainews
Is China’s reign as the “factory of the world” finally starting to waver? China has been the go-to destination for global manufacturing for decades. It offered low labor costs, vast infrastructure, and efficient supply chains. However, we simply cannot overlook the recent developments. Rising wages, supply chain vulnerabilities, trade tensions, and the growth of competing […]| Quantum Zeno
Steel prices recently jumped on increased pre-tariff demand. However, many industry insiders when they might find their peak.| MetalMiner
A new signifier for luxury, the value of invented traditions, and an economic warning.| Areni Global
Tariffs have had mixed effects on stainless steel so far, as have nickel prices. However, some firms hold out hope for a strong Q1.| MetalMiner
Many insiders anticipate a surge in aluminum prices due to recent moves by China and a variety of other factors set to go into motion soon.| MetalMiner
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office in January 2025, industrial metal prices are poised for a number of shifts such as...| MetalMiner
The global steel industry may be looking down the barrel at some big changes as Trump's win, potential tariffs, and auto industry issues mount.| MetalMiner
A new administration has been selected after this week’s long-anticipated presidential election has come to an end. Now that the results are in, what does that mean for the many renewable energy and sustainability initiatives that have progressed over the past four years, including the Inflation Reduction Act? Obviously, we don’t really know the answer, […]| Logistics Viewpoints
Could wine lose its social license to operate? Join us for a crucial conversation on the future of our industry. While the wine sector is committed to supporting the elimination of the harmful use of alcohol, and while the scientific consensus is supportive of moderate drinking, there is an increasing concern in the wine community that wine may cease to be considered a cultural product, to be seen as just another alcohol. The issue will be on the agenda of multilateral organizations and gover...| Areni Global
Mathieu Jullien is the Marketing and Sales Director at LVMH’s Vins d’Exception, which consists of four top estates, in Burgundy, Bordeaux and California. Previously he was General Manager, Europe for the Wine Source Group, and before that he spent five years at Enotria & Coe in London. Working With Diverse Wine Distribution Models: In Conversation With Mathieu Jullien of Vins d’Exception| Areni Global
Both Malaysia and India instituted anti-dumping investigations against China and several other countries accused of pushing cheap steel.| MetalMiner
While the price of aluminum saw an increase this month, significant downsides remain at work in the market, particularly regarding China.| MetalMiner
In this fifth episode, hosts Felicity Carter and Pauline Vicard explore the concept of branding in relationship to fine wine and review the steps to build successful, desirable and recognised fine wine brands, decoding cultural differences along the way.| Areni Global
In this fourth episode, hosts Felicity Carter and Pauline Vicard explore the origins of the Beyond Bordeaux category and explore the impacts of this growing category on the future of the Place.| Areni Global
How does a bottle of Bordeaux end up on a collector's table? What will its journey be, from the châteaux to the world? Who decides who gets access to highly allocated wines? And the most fascinating question of all: who is currently making money (or not) in the fine wine supply chain? With what consequences? Are current margins enough to sustain a complex system? Keep reading for more from our La Place de Bordeaux Podcast.| Areni Global
Hosts Felicity Carter and Pauline Vicard tell the tale of the En Primeur campaign, through speaking to producers, négociants, courtiers, buyers and critics. Listen to La Place de Bordeaux Podcast.| Areni Global
What is La Place de Bordeaux? Does la Place only deal with fine wines? What's the relationship between la Place and the En-Primeur system? How transparent is La Place. Listen to the Inside La Place de Bordeaux Podcast for more.| Areni Global
On Tuesday December 5th, Areni Global hosted an Insight Series webinar about scaling up fine wine. Our expert panelists had so much to share that we’ve decided to run a second session in January. Part one, which we analyse below, focused on why scaling up is needed.| Areni Global