The International Milling and Grain Directory

08/04/2025

The European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) has expressed concern over the US’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs of 20% on all EU agri-food exports, which will impact essential feed ingredients. FEFAC President Pedro Cordero urged US and EU trade authorities to initiate direct negotiations to exempt all agri-food products, including critical feed ingredients, from both US and EU tariff schedules.

The European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) has expressed concern over the US’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs of 20% on all EU agri-food exports,

08/04/2025

New tariffs imposed on rice imports by the United States government could disrupt the market, according to industry analysts. Starting April 9, Thailand, the leading rice exporter to USA, will face a 36% tariff on its rice shipments. The White House also introduced additional tariffs on other top rice suppliers, including India, Vietnam, and Pakistan, which will see increases of 26%, 46%, and 29%, respectively.

New tariffs imposed on rice imports by the United States government could disrupt the market, according to industry analysts. Starting April 9, Thailand, the

08/04/2025

Cefetra has appointed Brian Dugdale as regional origination manager to oversee its grain buying operations in northern England and Scotland. Dugdale, who brings years of experience in the agricultural sector, will be responsible for expanding the company’s operations from Yorkshire to the Central Belt of Scotland.

Cefetra has appointed Brian Dugdale as regional origination manager to oversee its grain buying operations in northern England and Scotland. Dugdale, who brings years

08/04/2025

FEFAC President Pedro Cordero expressed his deep regret about the US imposition of reciprocal tariffs of 20% on the EU, covering all Agri-Food exports to the US. He also shared concerns about the announced EC counter tariffs including essential, critical and strategic US agri-food products and feed ingredients, like Soyabeans, coccidiostats, Lysine and probiotics as well as maize and co-products like corn gluten feed and DDGS, noting that current EU import tariffs ate at “0 duty” level for essential US feed ingredients.

FEFAC President Pedro Cordero expressed his deep regret about the US imposition of reciprocal tariffs of 20% on the EU, covering all Agri-Food exports

08/04/2025

Icos Capital and Bühler hosted the “Accelerating Sustainability Summit” at Bühler’s CUBIC Innovation Campus, bringing together investors, industry leaders, and biotech start-ups to explore sustainable solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The event aimed to foster collaboration between start-ups and corporations to address pressing challenges in the food industry.

Icos Capital and Bühler hosted the “Accelerating Sustainability Summit” at Bühler’s CUBIC Innovation Campus, bringing together investors, industry leaders, and biotech start-ups to explore

08/04/2025

Egypt is projected to import 13 million tonnes of wheat in the 2025-26 marketing year, the same volume as in 2024-25, according to a report from the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The forecast is driven by improved access to foreign currency, allowing private companies to purchase more milling wheat, and an increase in wheat flour exports.

Egypt is projected to import 13 million tonnes of wheat in the 2025-26 marketing year, the same volume as in 2024-25, according to a

08/04/2025

UK farmers strike to protect food security and highlight supply chain fragility

A group of British farmers has initiated the UK’s first-ever farming strike, refusing to supply milling wheat starting 1 April. The protest aims to draw attention to concerns over food security and the country’s increasing dependence on imported goods.

https://www.internationalmilling.com/uk-farmers-strike-to-protect-food-security-and-highlight-supply-chain-fragility/

08/04/2025

The US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has highlighted the advantages of US Soy in Southeast Asia’s feed industry, following its participation in VIV Asia 2025. According to a report, US Soy is gaining recognition for its nutritional value, consistent quality, and sustainability, offering cost savings and improved feed efficiency.

The US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has highlighted the advantages of US Soy in Southeast Asia’s feed industry, following its participation in VIV Asia

02/04/2025

Iceland’s only flour mill, operated by Kornax, is set to be dismantled after this weekend, raising concerns over the country’s food security. The mill’s closure will leave Iceland dependent on imported pre-milled flour, which has a shorter shelf life than whole grains.

Iceland’s only flour mill, operated by Kornax, is set to be dismantled after this weekend, raising concerns over the country’s food security. The mill’s

02/04/2025

Dinnissen UK is celebrating a successful start six months after its launch in September 2024, reflecting strong client engagement, rapid progress, and significant project wins. The local presence in the UK was established to strengthen relationships and offer dedicated support to clients across the UK and Ireland.

Dinnissen Process Technology

Dinnissen UK is celebrating a successful start six months after its launch in September 2024, reflecting strong client engagement, rapid progress, and significant project

02/04/2025

China has completed its first batch of three large inflatable grain silos, each with a storage capacity of 9,000 metric tonnes, in Hunan Province, according to China Coal Construction Engineering Group.

China has completed its first batch of three large inflatable grain silos, each with a storage capacity of 9,000 metric tonnes, in Hunan Province,

27/03/2025

Canada announces support for farmers following Chinese tariffs

The Government of Canada has announced new support measures to assist farmers impacted by recent tariffs imposed by China on Canadian agricultural products. The tariffs, which include a 100% duty on canola oil, canola meal, and peas, as well as a 25% tariff on certain pork, fish, and seafood products, are expected to severely affect Canadian producers and businesses.

https://www.internationalmilling.com/canada-announces-support-for-farmers-following-chinese-tariffs/

27/03/2025

Russia to discuss resumption of Black Sea Grain deal in talks with USA

Russia is seeking to reopen discussions on the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows Ukrainian grain exports, amid talks with the United States on a potential ceasefire with Ukraine, Reuters reported on 24 March.

https://www.internationalmilling.com/russia-to-discuss-resumption-of-black-sea-grain-deal-in-talks-with-usa/

27/03/2025

IGC forecast: Global wheat flour trade to decline in 2024-25 market year

Global wheat flour trade is expected to fall to a three-year low of 15.3 million tonnes in the 2024-25 marketing year, a 10% decrease from the previous year’s six-year high, the International Grains Council (IGC) reported.

https://www.internationalmilling.com/igc-forecast-global-wheat-flour-trade-to-decline-in-2024-25-market-year/

27/03/2025

FEFAC calls for US-EU feed trade agreement to avoid disruption of supply chains

The European Compound Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) has called for targeted trade negotiations between the US and the EU to address the impact of US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium, and EU counter-tariffs on US agricultural products, particularly feed grains. FEFAC warns that these tariffs could threaten feed security and the competitiveness of the EU livestock sector.

https://www.internationalmilling.com/fefac-calls-for-us-eu-feed-trade-agreement-to-avoid-disruption-of-supply-chains/

27/03/2025

Silo Fires Conference 2025 set for June

The 4th “Silo Fires” Conference will take place on 10 June, 2025, at the University of Greenwich’s Medway campus. Organised by the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, the conference will focus on fire prevention and management in bulk solids storage, an often-overlooked issue in industries dealing with biomass and bulk materials.

https://www.internationalmilling.com/silo-fires-conference-2025-set-for-june/

27/03/2025

AFIA supports introduction of Innovative FEED Act in US House

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has expressed support for the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (Innovative FEED) Act introduced in the US House of Representatives. The bill aims to streamline the regulatory process for animal food ingredients by shifting certain ingredients from the costly animal drug review process to the Food Additive Petition (FAP) pathway.

https://www.internationalmilling.com/afia-supports-introduction-of-innovative-feed-act-in-us-house/

27/03/2025

Louis Dreyfus Company reports 2024 financial and sustainability results

Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. (LDC) reported its financial and sustainability performance for the year ending 31 December, 2024. The company posted net sales of €47.5 billion, segment operating results of €2.2 billion, and EBITDA of €1.75 billion, despite ongoing geopolitical and climate challenges.

https://www.internationalmilling.com/louis-dreyfus-company-reports-2024-financial-and-sustainability-results/