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Jean-Paul Burrus, President of Salpa Chocolate Group: "Mastering raw materials allows for sustainable differentiation from market-dependent competitors"

Leading a family-owned group active in the chocolate industry for more than a century, Jean-Paul Burrus advocates a strategy that remains rare in the sector: producing part of his own raw materials. According to him, this upstream integration serves a threefold objective: securing supplies, controlling quality, and differentiating oneself in increasingly volatile markets. In this interview, he reflects on the evolution of the global cocoa market, the future of cocoa production, and chocolate substitutes.

Anne Barrat - 1 June 2026

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Maash Invests €12 Million to Industrialize Mycoproteins in Moselle

Maash, a Belgian biotech specializing in fermentation-derived mycoproteins, secures €12.15 million to accelerate its industrialization in Saint-Avold, Moselle. The company, which took over the former Metex site in 2024, plans to launch a demonstration unit before scaling up to an annual capacity of 10,000 tons. The funding involves private investors, Bpifrance, and France 2030.

Source: Usine Nouvelle, published under the title "Deux ans après le rachat d’une usine en Moselle, Maash y inj..." - 28 August 2026

Intact Invests €75 Million in Its Legume Factory in Baule

With the inauguration of its Baule factory, Intact takes a significant step in the industrialization of French legume sectors. The investment, raised to €75 million, is supported by a network of nearly 2,000 partner farmers and aims for 65,000 hectares cultivated in the medium term to establish a sustainable national production.

Source: Usine Nouvelle, published under the title "L’investissement passe de 50 à 75 millions d’euros : à Baule..." - 27 July 2026

Bunge Invests €4.4 Million to Double Soy Processing in Italy

The American group Bunge, one of the leading global traders and processors of agricultural commodities, is investing €4.4 million in the modernization of its Porto Corsini plant. This project aims to double soy processing capacity, strengthen purchases from Italian producers, and support the food and biofuel sectors.

MADISON HONG, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Bunge Invests €4.4 Million to Double Soybean Processing at I..." - 24 July 2026

Carbon Transition: Agricultural Cooperatives Seek Economic Solutions

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in industrial tools and 25% among farmers will cost over one billion euros by 2030, emphasized Christophe Grison, Vice President of La Coopération Agricole, during a morning session dedicated to carbon storage. In light of this investment challenge, industry stakeholders stress the urgency of transforming climate goals into concrete economic levers to engage producers. A central question remains: how to direct this funding?

Source: Agro Matin, published under the title "Transition carbone : les coopératives cherchent les leviers ..." - 6 July 2026

Pressure Mounts on Wheat and Rapeseed Markets: Focus on the Black Sea

The harvest season intensifies pressure on wheat and rapeseed markets, with yields often disappointing in France. Market operators are turning their attention to production prospects in the Black Sea, which could play a crucial role in the evolution of prices and grain supply.

Source: La France Agricole, published under the title "Les moissons commencent à faire pression sur le marché du bl..." - 6 July 2026

Surus Connect Expands Its Alert System for Isolated Workers in Agriculture

Following agricultural operations, Surus Connect broadens its focus to include agricultural service providers, cooperative unions, and collection silos. The young Bordeaux-based company, which develops a protection device for isolated workers specifically designed for agriculture, aims to address the safety challenges in structures where employees often work alone in dispersed areas or poorly covered by networks.

Source: Agro Matin, published under the title "Surus Connect étend son système d’alerte aux ETA, CUMA et si..." - 3 July 2026

Combating Rye Ergot and Resistant Weeds: A Challenge for Agriculture

As rye ergot resurges and weed resistance grows, farmers face a critical crossroads. While some advocate for the return of controversial pesticides, others call for a shift towards agroecological practices. The situation is further complicated by the emergence of new resistances, threatening yields and food security.

Publié par Pleinchamp, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "Ergot de seigle, vulpin ou digitaire sanguine : champignons ..." - 25 June 2026

Impact of the Heatwave on Agricultural Yields in Europe

The European Commission recently released a bulletin indicating that growing conditions in Europe were favorable until June 13, 2026. However, the current heatwave in Western Europe, which is not yet accounted for in these estimates, could have negative consequences on agricultural yields. Therefore, forecasts may require adjustments due to this extreme heat.

Source: La France Agricole, published under the title "La chaleur pourrait pénaliser les rendements européens" - 24 June 2026

Arapiraca, AL, Brazil. Credits: Alexandre Saraiva Carniato.

Biotechnologies: Brazil Approves New Transgenic Sugarcane with Dual Resistance

The CTNBio (National Technical Commission on Biosafety of Brazil) has approved a transgenic sugarcane developed by CTC (a Brazilian research company specializing in sugarcane), which incorporates resistance to borers and herbicides like glyphosate. This technological advancement, set for commercialization across 14 varieties by 2026/27, aims to enhance productivity and sustainability in the Brazilian sugar sector while reducing economic losses from infestations and weed management costs, estimated at 14 billion BRL annually.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "CTNBio approves CTC’s transgenic sugarcane resistant to bore..." - 13 May 2026

A combine harvester works in a vast soybean field in Paragominas, Pará, Brazil. Credits: Melquizedeque Almeida.

Brazil: Valorizing Pig Farming Waste Opens New Paths for Phosphate Fertilizer Autonomy

Researchers from Embrapa Agrobiology are exploring the use of struvite, a slow-release fertilizer derived from pig farming, as a solution to reduce Brazil's dependence on imported phosphate fertilizers. Preliminary results indicate that this fertilizer can meet 50% of the phosphorus needs for soybean crops while maintaining competitive yields and promoting a circular economy.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Embrapa: Struvite is domestic alternative to phosphate ferti..." - 11 May 2026