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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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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

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

Olam Agri Expands Presence in Eastern Europe with CFG Integration

The Saudi sovereign fund SALIC reorganizes its strategic assets by integrating the Ukrainian producer Continental Farmers Group (CFG) into Olam Agri, in which it now holds an 81.81% stake. The stakes are high: leveraging CFG's agricultural production power in Eastern Europe (over one million tons of grains per year) with Olam Agri's global logistics and trading strength.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Olam Agri integrates Continental Farmers Group from SALIC" - 3 July 2026

Fertilizer Market: Uncertainties and Sovereignty Challenges

The agreement between the United States and Iran has led to a decrease in fertilizer prices, yet farmers remain concerned about high production costs. Fallow land is increasing, and fertilizers have become a strategic issue for importing countries, prompting the G7 and the EU to take action to ensure supply and explore sustainable alternatives.

Publié par Pleinchamp, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "Marché des engrais : visibilité zéro pour les prochains semi..." - 26 June 2026

Leguminous Crops: Towards a Global Production of 70 Mt by 2034

According to the OECD, leguminous crop production is expected to grow by 26 Mt by 2034, with Canada as the leading exporter. Despite the anticipated increase, few countries will achieve self-sufficiency, particularly India, which remains the largest producer but cannot meet its population's needs. Innovative agricultural techniques and yield improvements are essential to meet the rising demand.

Source: Wikiagri, published under the title "Produire plus de 70 Mt de protéagineux dans le monde à l’hor..." - 24 June 2026

Input Distribution in Brazil: The Great Illusion of Agricultural Distributor Consolidation

The agricultural input distribution sector in Brazil faces challenges similar to those in the food retail sector, with integration errors and a dominance of regional players who have deep knowledge of their customers. The lessons learned emphasize the importance of local knowledge, cultural integration, and revenue diversification to succeed in a changing market.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "The Script Was Already Written. Brazil's Ag Input Retail Nev..." - 8 May 2026

Brazil: Dispute Over Barter Agreement Between FMC and Belagrícola Leads to Grain Seizure

FMC Corporation has secured a preliminary injunction to seize grains valued at 112 million reais from Belagrícola, a Brazilian agricultural inputs distributor. This development further complicates Belagrícola's situation as it seeks to restructure 1.8 billion reais in debt. The dispute, centered on a barter agreement (Belagrícola was to deliver 1.4 million bags of soybeans in exchange for crop protection products) and the classification of rural product certificates, raises questions about the viability of barter-based financing in the Brazilian agricultural sector.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "FMC secures court order to seize BRL 112 million in grain fr..." - 7 May 2026

Global Agribusiness: Saudi Agricultural Investment Company Acquires Olam Agri for $4 Billion

Olam Group has announced the completion of the sale of 44.58% of its subsidiary Olam Agri to the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) for approximately $1.88 billion. This transaction values Olam Agri at $4 billion, allowing SALIC to become the majority shareholder with 80.01% of the shares.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Olam Group announces completion of 44.58% stake sale in Olam..." - 28 April 2026