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This Viewpoint is a follow-up to our previous analysis, Buckle up for 2026!, which unravels the turbulent political and economic storms shaking Latin America. Global supply chain realignment The region is entering 2026 in an environment where global competition for energy, critical minerals and strategic supply chains has become central and supply chains are being restructured. These shifts […]

The European sawn timber industry is undergoing notable changes, with major firms restructuring and distributors facing financial strain amid weak market demand and rising costs. The sector faces both fresh challenges and emerging opportunities as it approaches 2026.

Explore 2026 industry shifts as Brazil’s protein boom and Mexico’s evolving trade reshape pulp, paper, and packaging dynamics.

As the year draws to a close, GCC mills are strategically trimming containerboard inventories, anticipating a swift rebound in demand following New Year celebrations and the onset of Ramadan preparations.

Brazil pulp industry and Brazil forest carbon are at a critical intersection, where commercial timber production meets climate-focused land management. This article explores how Brazil balances the demands of its thriving wood pulp sector with the expansion of forest carbon initiatives, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that shape its sustainable future. Read on for the […]

Italy’s largest pulp and paper producer, the Burgo Group, the country’s paper industry association, Assocarta, and the General Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria) have all warned that the country’s paper mills will struggle to compete with European competitors as long as the country relies on energy imports subject to price volatility and regulatory uncertainty.