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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

COCERAL releases its 5th oilseeds #CropForecast for 2026 🌻 The EU-27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast at 21.3m t, marginally up from the previous 21.2m t and slightly down from last year's 21.4m t. Find out why (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

COCERAL releases its 5th #CropForecast for 2026 🆕 The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is now seen at 279.0m t, down almost another 8m t from the 286.6m in the July forecast and well below the 307.4m t seen last year. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🆕🚨 COCERAL releases a special edition #CropForecast due to the heatwave in Europe. #Oilseeds have been less affected than grain. The EU27+UK #rapeseed crop is now forecast at 21.2m t, down from the previously expected 21.5m t and from last year's 21.4m t. Find out more: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🆕🚨 COCERAL releases a special edition #CropForecast due to the heatwave in Europe ☀️ The total EU27+UK #GrainCrop is now seen at 286.6m t, ⬇️ from 295.5m t in June and from the 310.0m t last year. Wheat kernel filling across the EU has been significantly affected. Find out more here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🆕 COCERAL publishes its bi-yearly #mycotoxins report, last published in 2024. The report is an in-depth survey of key players on the best practices and developments in this important #FoodSafety and #FoodSecurity issue. See the full press release here: tinyurl.com/327nnn7p

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

COCERAL releases its 3rd oilseeds #CropForecast for 2026 🌻 The EU-27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast at 21.5m t, up from the previously expected 21.1m t and from last year's 21.4m t. Find out why (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

COCERAL releases its 3rd #CropForecast for 2026 🆕 The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is seen at 295.5m t, down from 298.8m t in the second forecast and from the 311.3m t seen last year. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We're hiring! 🎆 We're looking for a dedicated Junior Policy Officer to join the COCERAL-EUROMALT-Unistock Europe team. Find all the details in the link below ⬇️ We look forward to hearing from you. ▶️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

COCERAL releases its 2nd oilseeds #CropForecast for 2026 🌻 The EU27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast 21.1m t, down from the previously expected 21.8 and from last year's 21.4m t. Find out why (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

COCERAL releases its 2nd #CropForecast for 2026, with a 🆕 look! The total EU27+UK #GrainCrop is seen at 298.8m t, up from 296.7 in the first forecast, but well below the 310.5m t seen last year. Find out the details here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

It's #WorldPulsesDay! It makes sense why they get a special day, because #pulses offer incredible benefits: ▶️ Affordable source of protein and nutrients ▶️ Long shelf life & low waste, promoting #FoodSecurity ▶️ Climate adaptation, growing in arid & varied climates A true superfood! 🙏

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

COCERAL releases its 1st oilseeds #CropForecast for 2026 🌻 The EU27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast at 21.8m t, exactly in line with the 2025 crop. Lower yields but higher plantings are projected to cancel out. Find out the full details (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🆕 COCERAL releases its 1st #CropForecast for 2026. The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is seen at 296.7m t. This would be ⬇️ from the 306.6m t harvested in 2025, with yields expected to decrease from the exceptional levels seen in 2025. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This past month we've been taking a look at figures in four staple food crops: #wheat, #soybeans, #rice, and #corn. Trade in foodstuffs overall continues to grow, with a 10x increase since 1960, and much greater in some regions. #AgTrade is the engine that's allowed food systems to keep up!

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

#AgTrade and Europe: #corn ⬇️ Top 3 corn producers: 1. United States 2. China 3. Brazil Top 3 importers: 1. Mexico 2. European Union 3. Japan Top 3 exporters: 1. United States 2. Brazil 3. Argentina For corn, the EU is a major importer - bringing in about 20,000,000MT in 2024/2025. (stats: USDA)

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

🆕🚨 COCERAL raises alarming concerns from importers of #soybeans and soybean meal regarding the @ec.europa.eu’s recent proposal on the EU #Deforestation Regulation, which is bound to cause major disruptions to the soy supply chain. #EUDR Read in full: tinyurl.com/54ykecys

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

#AgTrade and Europe: #rice ⬇️ Top 3 rice producers: 1. India 2. China 3. Bangladesh Top 3 importers: 1. Philippines 2. Vietnam 3. Nigeria Top 3 exporters: 1. India 2. Vietnam 3. Thailand Rice trade is dominated by countries like India and China. The EU comes in at # 4 for importers. (stats: USDA)

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

#AgTrade & Europe: #Soybeans ⬇️ Top 3 producers: 1. Brazil 2. US 3. Argentina Top 3 importers: 1. China 2. EU 3. Argentina Top 3 exporters: 1. Brazil 2. US 3. Argentina The EU is primarily an importer of soybeans. We do export small amounts, ~0.4m tonnes compared to Brazil's 102mt. (stats: USDA)

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

It's #WorldFoodDay! We've been looking at the state of #AgTrade, with a focus on wheat, soybeans, rice, and corn. @fao.org reports that in 2024 between 638-720 million people faced hunger, highlighting the importance of international trade in foodstuffs. Food access is a right of all.

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

#AgTrade and Europe: #Wheat edition ⬇️ Top 3 wheat producers: 1. China 2. EU 3. India Top 3 importers: 1. Egypt 2. EU 3. Indonesia Top 3 exporters: 1. Russia 2. Canada 3. EU The EU, being top three in each, really highlights the importance of wheat trade for our food system. (stats: USDA)

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🚢🚛 Did you know that 22% of all calories are projected to cross international borders over the next decade? (OECD/FAO) Trade systems, infrastructure, and capabilities of traders (like COCERAL members) must keep up, and need to be supported by multilateral cooperation and rules-based #AgTrade.

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Since #grain markets are global, it is necessary to observe harvest news everywhere in the world. For example, the @fao.org forecast for this year’s global harvest is the highest ever, in part due to a record US corn crop (projected at 46m tons more than last year - International Grains Council).

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

COCERAL releases its 4th oilseeds #CropForecast for 2025 🌻 The EU-27+UK #rapeseed crop is estimated at 21.6m t, well above the 20.0m t forecast in June and the 17.9m t last year. Find out more (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here ⬇️ bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

COCERAL releases its 4th #CropForecast for 2025 🆕 The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is seen at 306.8m t. This would be up from the 279.1m t harvested in 2024 and significantly higher than the 300.7m t projected in June. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🌦️ Rain is good for crops, right? Well, mostly. Farmers have to fight both droughts and inopportune rain, since wet crops can lead to losses at threshing or fungal infections. Farmers & traders can mitigate with proper drying, handling, and storage, but with extra costs. It's a difficult balance!

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

It's feeling like #harvest season! 🍂 Of course, the #GrainHarvest in Europe is more like a wave: ➡ Different crop varieties ready throughout the growing season ⬆️ A geographical wave of harvests from south to north Factors such as sowing, crop variety, and weather impact dates as well. Happy fall!

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

We're hiring! 🎆 We're looking for a dedicated Office Manager / Executive Assistant to join the COCERAL-EUROMALT-UNISTOCK team. Find all the details in the link below ⬇️ We look forward to hearing from you. www.coceral.com/content.php?...

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We've been taking a close look at the recent EU-US #TradeDeal and potential tariff spikes. From the perspective of grain traders, the overall takeaway is 'flawed, but positive', as it avoided import tariffs (and thus, major price increases) on key crops like #corn and #soybeans. 1/2 ⬇️

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Understanding the EU-US #TradeDeal: soybeans and the EU crushing sector. Data from @fediol.bsky.social shows that EU crushing industries process about 13 million tonnes of imported #soybeans. Out of that, roughly 6 million tonnes are sourced in the US - almost half. 1/3 ⬇️

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🤝 As you may know, the EU and US reached a #TradeDeal last weekend in an attempt to avoid tariff spikes. For COCERAL and our members, the key focus has been on the tariffs applied to EU imports of #corn and #soybeans in particular. 1/3 ⬇️

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

As we approach August, summer holiday spirit is tempered with thoughts on extreme weather and #ClimateChange ☀️ It's a critical factor for our members, from plant pests and diseases to impacts on infrastructure. Society needs to build resilience for safe and secure agricultural trade flows.

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Trading reduces price volatility! Today's markets and worldwide logistical networks enable trading companies to quickly react to shocks (such as crop failures) by adjusting trade flows, filling gaps, and other mitigation efforts. Well-functioning global markets should not be taken for granted.

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

How important is #RiskManagement for grain trading houses? Absolutely critical, due to the large capital investments and slim profit margins involved. Hedging & futures markets are some of the ways that traders mitigate these risks, which, in turn reduces volatility and ultimately consumer prices.

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

COCERAL releases its 3rd oilseeds #CropForecast for 2025 🌻 The EU-27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast to recover from 17.9m t last year to 20.0m t in 2025. Find out why (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

COCERAL releases its 3rd #CropForecast for 2025 🆕 The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is seen at 300.7m t. This would be up from the 279.6m t harvested in 2024 and the 296.1m t projected in March. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

As a bulk commodity sector, these are the fundamentals of #GrainTrading: 1️⃣ Low margins (1-3%) 2️⃣ Huge volumes 3️⃣ Demand grows along with population 4️⃣ Supply based on harvests -> highly correlated with weather Whatever the current discussion is, the situation always follows these fundamental rules.

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

As part of the COCERAL AGM, we were thrilled to re-elect our President, VPs, and Treasurer. Congratulations to: President Ted Swinkels, Cefetra B.V. VP Giorgio Dalla Bona, Cereal Docks VP Oriol Serrahima, Cargill Treasurer Jean Paul Schepens, Schepens & Co We look forward to your leadership!

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Lovely scenes from the COCERAL AGM Tuesday evening ⬇️ The event was a great chance to reconnect with friends and colleagues, plus featured constructive discussion from President Ted Swinkels and others on key topics facing the ag trading sector. Thank you to all for attending! 👏

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Did you know how critical proper storage is to modern #FoodSystems? Harvest dates quickly show why ⬇️ Foodstuffs need to be kept stable, which requires careful management and investment into storage infrastructure. This type of work is a central part of what our members do!

Got storage? Almost 90% of the global wheat crop in the northern hemisphere is harvested from May - September

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Ag #trade not only feeds people, it also plays a key economic role. People throughout the ag #SupplyChain invest in storage, processing, road, rail, & port infrastructure. They create jobs and open world markets to both smallholders & big farmers, strengthening rural areas. #AgTrade = investment

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Starting soon! 🚨🎇 We're kicking off shortly with our latest COCERAL webinar: "Trade in Agricultural Commodities - Powering the World's Food Systems". Join our high-level panel as they discuss how ag #trade is adapting to new developments and demands. Meeting link: www.coceralevents.com

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

🚨 SEE YOU SOON: COCERAL's deep dive webinar, "Trade in Agricultural Commodities - Powering the World's Food Systems", is coming this Thursday, 15 May. Don't miss out hearing the latest on how international #trade interacts with modern food systems. Register now: 👉 orborama.be/event/MTc0NT...

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

📅 8 days to go: join COCERAL's webinar, "Trade in Agri Commodities: Powering the World's Food Systems" on Thursday, 15 May. Register: orborama.be/event/MTc0NT... 🤔 Trade deals? 🤔 #SupplyChain issues? 🤔 Impacts on #FoodSecurity? Join up to find out what exactly these issues mean for food systems.

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

🚨 COMING SOON! COCERAL's next deep dive webinar, "Trade in Agricultural Commodities - Powering the World's Food Systems" is set for Thursday 15 May: Join the discussion: 👉 coceralevents.com What is the true role ag traders play in light of current issues in #InternationalTrade? Find out here.

coceralevents.com

COCERAL Webinar | 15 May 2025 | Coceral Events

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Excellent discussion today at the COCERAL / @fediol.bsky.social / FEFAC / UNISTOCK annual meeting on #Salmonella risk management in feed. Salmonella is one of the few such hazards with rules not harmonised at the EU level, which creates challenges in #SupplyChains.

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

It's hard to overstate the importance of maritime transport 🚢 EU-27 external trade is dominated ⬇️ by maritime transport, and the demand for such transport is growing. It's certainly true for our sector, where shipping is the most efficient mode to transport agri raw materials and goods.

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Coming Monday: the 83rd @imohq.bsky.social Marine Environment Protection Committee (#MEPC83). Global problems need global solutions. The EU agri-trade sector operates on an international scene, and is affected by uneven ambitions and rules on #sustainable maritime transport. 1/2

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

COCERAL releases its second oilseeds #CropForecast for 2025 🌻 The EU-27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast to recover from 18.0m t last year to 20.0m t, but is still marginally down from the 20.3m t expected in December. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

COCERAL releases its 2nd #CropForecast for 2025 🆕 The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is seen at 296.1m t. This would be up from the 278.2m t harvested in 2024, but slightly down from the 297.8m t projected in December. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

Map showing the March 2025 grain crop forecast

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COCERAL @coceral.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Yesterday marked three years of the Russian invasion of #Ukraine. As the war drags on, we express our sympathies and solidarity with everyone suffering in Ukraine due to this senseless invasion. We hope that the outcome of the EU-Ukraine summit solidifies trade relations between the two regions.

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