ARTICLE 2 #Supply

The spike reflects strategic buying driven by the competitive pricing of palm oil compared to other edible oils, such as soyoil and sunflower oil, and seasonal consumption patterns, which encouraged refiners and retailers to increase their purchases in preparation for the demand surge during festivals marked by higher consumption of sweets and fried foods.

(especially chia & flax) before consumption helps soften their outer coating, activates enzymes, increases bioavailability (nutrient absorption), reduces potential digestive discomfort.

Both countries, the world’s top producers of basmati, seek exclusive rights to use the label, claiming geographic and cultural ties to its origin. India, having waited seven years for EU approval of its geographic indication (GI) application, is pressuring the EU to recognize its claim, while Pakistan’s rival application includes regions in Pakistan‑administered Kashmir—territory claimed by India—making the issue highly sensitive.

Since 2004‑05, pulse production in Andhra Pradesh (AP) has been declining: the state now records an average annual growth rate of −1.94% in pulse output.

India’s government warehouses are overflowing. As of September 1, 2025, rice reserves—including unfilled paddy—have climbed to a record 48.2 million metric tons, a jump of over 14% compared to the same time last year. Wheat stocks, too, are at a four‑year high, reaching 33.3 million metric tons. These figures greatly overshoot government targets: for rice, the July 1 target is only 13.5 million tons, while for wheat the target is about 27.6 million tons.

Despite a sharp drop in molasses prices, all sugar factories in Indonesia continue to operate without disruption, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed on Friday. Speaking at a press briefing in Jakarta following a meeting with the Lampung Provincial Government and representatives of farmer associations, Minister Sulaiman dismissed concerns over a potential halt in sugar production.