What’s Happening This Month? By late June 2026, the California almond market changed significantly. At the end of the eleventh month of the sales year, there were far fewer almonds available than buyers expected. California produces nearly 100% of the commercial almond supply in the United States and over the past four years, total shipments... Mostra articolo
What’s Happening This Month? Market activity across primary Mediterranean origins entered a distinct consolidation phase throughout July as the 2025/26 campaign moved toward its final stretch. While trading volumes remained relatively subdued and primarily focused on immediate industrial coverage, the overall market tone shifted from June’s tentative “wait-and-see” to active Q3 price stabilization. Following the... Mostra articolo
What’s Happening This Month? The California almond industry opened the 2026/27 crop year with an energetic shipment surge. Total August shipments reached 190.1 million pounds, up +20.5% compared to last year in the same month. This momentum was fueled almost entirely by international demand. The Almond Board adjusted its beginning inventory to reflect actual Loss... Mostra articolo
What’s Happening This Month? The Spanish market remains stable with balanced supply and steady demand. Trading is cautious as buyers and sellers cover only short-term needs rather than building large stocks. This stability is supported by the final Mediterranean harvest projections. Export prices for pesticide-free EVOO vary significantly by origin. Spain averages 4.60 Eu/Kg for... Mostra articolo
What’s Happening This Month? Evaluations for olive oil remain stable and within the current range in Spain and other producing areas, showing limited fluctuations. The market exhibits a balanced supply-demand equilibrium and subdued trading activity as participants await definitive production signals for the next cycle. Farmers’ and producers’ attention is focused on the second quarter,... Mostra articolo
What’s Happening This Month? The Spanish and Italian olive oil markets are currently experiencing very low level of activity. Following weak spring figures, uncertainty continues across the entire value chain as bottlers, supported by high inventory levels, show little urgency to secure additional volumes. This liquidity gap highlights a clear dynamic: industrial buyers are choosing... Mostra articolo
What’s Happening This Month? This month, the olive oil market is characterized by a broad price decline across Spain and Italy. In Spain, origin prices continued to ease despite indicators of resilient underlying demand and lower-than-expected stock levels. In Italy, quotations have also dropped significantly from the highs recorded late last year, pressured by abundant... Mostra articolo
What’s Happening This Month? The global cashew market showed solid structural improvement through June, closing the month in a much stronger position than most buyers anticipated at the start of the year. We are seeing steady demand growth across major import hubs like Europe, China, and the Middle East. Crucially, surplus inventories across the supply... Mostra articolo
What’s Happening This Month? Persistent heavy rains and strong winds in Spain and parts of Italy have disrupted the olive sector throughout January and February. While rainfall following a two-year drought was a welcome event, the intensity and timing, coinciding with the harvest peak, have caused significant delays in farming operations and localized damage. Consequently,... Mostra articolo
What’s Happening This Month? Harvesting activities are coming to an end in Italy, Greece, and Portugal, while they continue in Spain and Tunisia. In Spain, heavy rainfall has significantly disrupted farming operations, reducing the number of effective harvesting days and resulting in a lower overall volume of olives collected than initially expected, particularly in the... Mostra articolo
