This followed a period of open consultation with no feedback received from the market between April 2 and April 30, 2026, and a final decision published on April 30, 2026. Both the open consultation and final decision notes can be found here and here. The following prices were affected: Barley/Wheat Corn Soybean Vegoils Meals For more information or […]

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Wheat futures pushed higher across major exchanges on Friday February 20, supported by firm sentiment in the Black Sea and steady export premiums in key origins.

Fastmarkets’ weekly recap of the main movements in global cash markets.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ AG-WHE-0004 Wheat 10.5% FOB Australia W APW, AG-WHE-0005 Wheat 9.5% FOB Australia W ASW and AG-BRY-0001 Barley feed barley FOB Australia assessments for February 2 was delayed due to a technical reason. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

In today's market, effective food and beverage procurement is critical for profitability. However, many procurement teams face challenges due to fragmented data, where packaging and ingredient costs are managed in separate silos. This disconnect creates a massive blind spot, making it difficult to challenge supplier price hikes or accurately model total product costs.

The start of the new 2026 financial year makes it possible to highlight several key developments in the Russian wheat market during the first half of the 2025/26 marketing year. These include higher production, slower export activity, very stable prices and the continued dominance of three major exporters in terms of market share.

The Constanta-Varna-Burgas (CVB) wheat market has entered the 2025-2026 marketing year from a firmer price base than last season, but underlying fundamentals point to a more challenging trading environment. While early summer values reflected a sense of tightness, high regional yields, weak margins and cautious farmer behavior are reshaping market dynamics and export flows, according to sources.

Chicago and Kansas wheat futures decreased on Friday December 5 as market participants focused on ample global supplies and favorable growing conditions in competing export regions, such as Europe and Canada.