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Year-Round E15 Nears Reality in US

Insight Focus US House passes national E15 legislation. The bill now advances to the Senate, proposing revised small-refinery exemptions and reallocating waived blending volumes. Corn groups highlight gains from stronger…

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Hormuz Deadlock Deepens as Tolls Rise and Dark Sailing Spreads

Insight Focus Vessels remain trapped while Hormuz operates at just 5% capac...

Freight Rates Stabilise But Oversupply Risk Looms

Insight Focus The past month reflects a fragile equilibrium in conta...

GLP 1 Drugs Availability Booms

Insight Focus Sales of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are rising rapidly. Pill ve...

US Sugar Trade Stalls as Crop Risks Mount for 2026

Insight Focus The US sugar trade remained slow last week. with unchanged pr...

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Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 19th May 2026

ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open...

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El Niño Risk Still Threatens 2026/27 Sugar Surplus

Insight Focus The world could remain oversupplied with sugar in the 20...

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China Uncertainty Drags Corn Despite Supportive WASDE

Insight Focus China uncertainty is outweighing a supportive WASDE for ...

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Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 18th May 2026

ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open...

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Futures and Market Data: 18th May 2026

Insight Focus The No.11 raw sugar futures briefly traded above 15c/lb ...

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Year-Round E15 Nears Reality in US

Insight Focus US House passes national E15 legislation. The bill now a...

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Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 15th May 2026

ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open...

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Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 14th May 2026

ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open...

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How Might Sugar, Ethanol and Packaging Be Hit by Iran War?

Insight Focus The Iranian war has had a startling effect on the world’s energy markets. This is leading to widespread logistical disruption and fears over future inflation. We examine what…

Is Ethanol a Solution to Geopolitical Fuel Volatility?

Insight Focus Global conflict drives crude oil and gasoline prices higher. ...

Could GLP-1 Patent Expiration Impact Consumption in Brazil?

Insight Focus The semaglutide patent is set to expire March 20 in Brazil. T...

Vegetable Oil Prices Boosted by Middle East Conflict

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Middle East Conflict Triggers Disruptions in Food Supply, Container Freight

Insight Focus The US-Iran conflict is heavily impacting food and freight ma...

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Freight Rates Stabilise But Oversupply Risk Looms

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GLP 1 Drugs Availability Booms

Insight Focus Sales of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are rising rapidly. Pi...

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Sustainable Fuels Gain Traction as Oil Supply Shocks Ripple Globally

Insight Focus Oil shock accelerates shift toward sustainable fuels. Di...

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Who Will Absorb Brazil’s Bumper Grain Crop?

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E15 Growth Surges Despite Stalled Washington Legislation

Insight Focus Year-round E15 sales still face setbacks in 2026. Legisl...

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Chances of Strong El Niño at 80%

Insight Focus The probability of El Niño this year exceeds 80%,...

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Higher Costs Squeeze Margins For Brazil’s Record Soybean Crop

Insight Focus Producer costs are rising for Brazil’s 2025/26 soy...

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El Niño Risk Still Threatens 2026/27 Sugar Surplus

Insight Focus The world could remain oversupplied with sugar in the 20...

A vast maize field under a clear blue sky with a small crescent moon visible above the horizon; rows of maize plants stretch into the distance, bathed in warm sunlight.

China Uncertainty Drags Corn Despite Supportive WASDE

Insight Focus China uncertainty is outweighing a supportive WASDE for ...

A close-up of a red petrol pump nozzle inserted into the petrol tank of a black car, with the fuel flap open at a petrol station. The background is blurred, showing other cars and the station area.

Year-Round E15 Nears Reality in US

Insight Focus US House passes national E15 legislation. The bill now a...

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Hormuz Deadlock Deepens as Tolls Rise and Dark Sailing Spreads

Insight Focus Vessels remain trapped while Hormuz operates at just 5% ...

Aerial view of a busy shipping port at sunset, with colourful cargo containers stacked in rows, large yellow cranes, and a ship docked by the river. The city skyline is visible in the background.

Freight Rates Stabilise But Oversupply Risk Looms

Insight Focus The past month reflects a fragile equilibrium in ...

Several blue injector pens labelled Saxenda and Ozempic are scattered on a wooden surface among small clear vials with prescription labels, indicating various injectable medicines.

GLP 1 Drugs Availability Booms

Insight Focus Sales of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are rising rapidly. Pi...

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US Sugar Trade Stalls as Crop Risks Mount for 2026

Insight Focus The US sugar trade remained slow last week. with unchang...

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Record Brazil April Soybean Exports as Strong Currency Boosts Prices

Insight Focus Brazil’s soybean exports hit a record in April. St...

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Grains Slide on Crude Weakness as Planting Risks Fade

Insight Focus The oil selloff has dragged grains lower. Fading concern...

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Sustainable Fuels Gain Traction as Oil Supply Shocks Ripple Globally

Insight Focus Oil shock accelerates shift toward sustainable fuels. Di...

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Plastic Prices in Brazil Skyrocket Amid Gulf War

Insight Focus Resin prices surge amid Persian Gulf tensions. Since the...

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Dairy Markets Reprice Around Protein as Supply Surges

Insight Focus Global dairy markets are undergoing a structural shift. ...

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