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2024-04-22 | Chinese pumpkin seed kernels firming up 

The enlarging conflict in the Middle East pushes the crude oil prices and sea freight rates. This week, one of the most important Chinese food shows takes place. Our Chinese partners are expecting a new pumpkin seed business. It will tighten the raw material supply because we are coming closer to the end of the season. Both events will have a more substantial impact on pricing.

2024-04-04 | Sunflower seed quotes recover 

The 2023/24 season is on the home straight. The Bulgarian farmers have less inventory and are offering limited materials. The de-hullers are well covered and have only a few uncommitted capacities available, so they are heading to the summer break.

2024-03-28 | Bulgarian sunflower seed prices recovering

Recently, we have seen the price delta and prospectives are negative. Due to the low raw material prices, the intention of Bulgarian farmers to plant is dropping.

2024-03-26 | The European Commission agreed on a 50% duty on imports of Russian and Belarus oilseeds 

After the emergency brake regulation on Ukrainian oilseeds to limit the imports on the 2-year average in 2022/23, the commission implemented a new 50% duty on Russian and Belarus oilseeds.