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New cocoa risk assessment guidance targets EU deforestation data gaps
The World Cocoa Foundation and the Alliance of Bioversity International launch guidance to strengthen cocoa deforestation checks as regulatory scrutiny intensifies across complex global supply chains.
Brazil coffee faces El Niño headwinds, but crops more resilient
Article by Reuters
El Niño could cut Brazil’s expected record harvest by up to a fifth, according to the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (Abic), as excessive heat and irregular rainfall threaten production.
For this year, state crop agency Conab forecast a bumper total output of 66.7 million 60-kilogram (132.3 lb) bags of arabica and canephora beans, with the latter including varieties like robusta and conilon.
China adds to U.S. soy buys with largest deal since 2025
Article by Farm Progress
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday reported sales of 472,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China, the biggest daily export amount reported to that country since November 2025.
European Commission slices ESRS requirements by 60% in omnibus drive
Article by Edie
Brussels has wielded the pruning shears. A significant overhaul of European sustainability reporting standards promises to slash mandatory data points by more than 60 per cent.
The move aims to ease the administrative burden on businesses, but questions linger about the extent of the simplification and its impact on the original directive’s ambitions.
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