Since the beginning of the year, hydrogenated vegetable oils (HVO) have been arriving in Germany from dubious sources: palm oil residues from oil mills, used cooking oils or undeclared goods. In each case, China is involved - and in most cases it appears to be a case of palm oil being re-declared.
Ukraine is not an EU member state, but in terms of agricultural trade it is practically on an equal footing with EU countries. In any case, at the end of April the EU made it clear that it would rather pay compensation than reintroduce the old import duties.
Corona pandemic and economic slowdown left their mark on poultry production in Brazil in 2022. This did not hurt exports, but it did hurt domestic consumption. Now the signs are pointing to growth again for the largest player on the world market (and competitor of the EU).
For more than ten years, it has always been China that regularly sweeps the agricultural markets dry with its hunger for raw materials and food and ensures high prices. But the golden times seem to be coming to an end. If China no longer pulls the "train", who will then give demand momentum?
DLG Member Mrs Sali Morris from Great Britain works for moveero ltd, the leading manufacturer of off-highway steel wheels which supplies major global OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). While customers in the agricultural sector tend to develop bigger and faster machines, moveero aims to provide the technical expertise that will help deliver products that support this.
This Expert report is to describe the critical success factors about online trading of food, beverages and their ingredients. It is intended to give specialists and management staff from the food and beverage industry in general as well as from medium-sized businesses in particular a “guide” with practical suggestions for building up their own digital distribution channels and inspiration for improving existing online shops.
