As traditional wine markets continue to be subdued, premium wine producers are reporting double-digit growth across Latin America in nations such as Mexico, South America, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Evolving consumer preferences, expanding middle class demographics and a growing appetite for premium and boutique...
Cost of living concerns, a softening employment market and continued uncertainty resulting from volatile trade and economic factors are all expected to contribute to an overall decline in both consumer confidence and spending for 2026 as well as anticipated cost rises. These impacts will reverberate widely...
January marked the introduction of the Pondus Stand calibrated weighing device at DP World Brisbane terminal. This innovative weighing device was first implemented in Australia back in January 2022 to more accurately verify and record the weight of shipping containers prior to vessel loading, for safety...
Whilst ports across the US held onto market share in 2025, which was predominately due to tariff-related frontloading, declining US-bound retail container imports are anticipated to continue well into the upcoming year, according to the Global Port Tracker Report. Based on a recent survey conducted across...
The new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules have had an unfortunate start, mistakenly charging companies multiple times, leading to industry leaders responding that the system is fundamentally flawed and causing financial strain. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is working to resolve and...
India and New Zealand have signed a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will create new opportunities for New Zealand exporters in a market that has previously been difficult to access due to steep import duties. This FTA will see tariffs eliminated or reduced on 95%...
The ever-evolving tariff policies of the Trump administration will continue to test supply chains in 2026. Whilst the Supreme Court decision regarding the legality of the tariffs is yet to be announced, the White House has already instituted numerous sector-specific duties and cemented others through various...
The latest Drewry World Container Index (WCI) Index decreased 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container this week. The decline was primarily due to reduced rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Carriers increased blank sailings this week to counter softening demand following the end of...
2025 saw total wine production in Australia reach 1.13B litres, increasing by 9% on last year but remaining 7% (89B litres) below the 10-year average. Over the same period, the national winegrape crush reached 1.57M tonnes, increasing by 11% but remaining 8% below the 10-year average...
The European Union (EU) remains the world’s largest producer and consumer of rapeseed oil, followed by China. Global rapeseed oil output in the 2025/26 crop year totalled approximately 35.1M tonnes, an increase of around 1.4M tonnes compared with the previous season. The EU was the largest...