A bumper crop unexpectedly puts Turkey in a position to grab most of Canada’s share of the market in the European Union
The durum market has taken a “wild” turn as Turkey has suddenly emerged as a major force in the export market. “This is something that caught everybody off guard, especially Canadian exporters,” said Jonathan Meyer, merchandiser with Purely Canada Foods. “It has really saved the day for pasta producers because if it wasn’t for Turkey, […] Read moreTag Archives durum wheat — page 3
Major durum region likely to see better weather
A key durum growing and consuming region of the world should be in better shape in 2024 than it has been the past few years, according to a weather expert. Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc., expects El Nino to bring improved growing conditions to North Africa and Spain during the critical part of […] Read more
Big Turkish crop shocks durum market
A bumper crop unexpectedly puts Turkey in a position to grab most of Canada's share of the market in the European Union
The durum market has taken a “wild” turn as Turkey has suddenly emerged as a major force in the export market. “This is something that caught everybody off guard, especially Canadian exporters,” said Jonathan Meyer, merchandiser with Purely Canada Foods. “It has really saved the day for pasta producers because if it wasn’t for Turkey, […] Read more
Italy hungry for Canadian durum
Leif Carlson, director of market intelligence and trade policy with Cereals Canada, said the world's biggest pasta exporter chews through a lot of the grain every year.
EU likely in market for Canadian durum
The European Union expects to grow a below average durum crop this year, but opinions differ about the size of the carryout.
EU likely in market for Canadian durum
The vast majority of the European Union’s durum imports come from North America, with a little bit sprinkled in from Russia and Kazakhstan.
