Uncategorized – ESSFeed

EU Protein Plan Backlash: Feed Wins, Plant-Based Waits

July 19, 2026 by rgultig

A press conference at the european commission headquarters in 2026 showing a presentation screen comparing the eu's 35% animal feed protein target against the lack of targets for plant-based human food, with a speaker addressing the policy backlash.

The EU Protein Plan sets a binding target for animal feed but none for plant-based food, drawing backlash as a €111bn opportunity hangs in limbo. … Read more

Freight Rate Volatility: What the Latest Drewry Index Means for the Food & Beverage Industry

July 14, 2026 by rgultig

Infographic illustrating the 2026 rise in global container freight rates and its impact on f&b logistics, manufacturing, and retail costs due to shipping rerouting.

Global trade is facing a period of renewed pressure as container freight rates continue their upward climb. According to the latest assessment from Drewry Supply … Read more

Global Liner Shipping Connectivity and the Impact of Crises

July 13, 2026 by rgultig

Explore the 2026 q2 port liner shipping connectivity index (plsci). Discover how global trade patterns have shifted from rapid disruption to a new equilibrium of network optimization and emerging regional hubs.

Recent analysis of the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI)—a joint development by UNCTAD and MDS Transmodal—reveals that global trading patterns have undergone a fundamental … Read more

India’s Driest June in 12 Years: What It Means for Global Rice and Oilseed Markets

July 8, 2026July 2, 2026 by rgultig

An indian farmer looking at a dry, cracked field during the 2026 monsoon season, overlaid with a chart showing a 40% rainfall deficit and reduced summer crop sowing.

A Monsoon Season Starting Under Real Stress India has just recorded its driest June in twelve years, and the fifth-driest since nationwide rainfall records began … Read more