Despite the late-year slowdown, average food prices in 2025 remained higher than in 2024.
FAO forecasts a rise in food import bills across the region.
The European Commission confirms that its deforestation regulation will proceed for large and medium enterprises by year-end, despite technical challenges.
Solvent-based extraction methods currently dominate the market, but they involve the use of toxic and flammable chemicals that necessitate energy-intensive recovery processes.
Environmental groups warn of high costs and lost momentum as EU seeks another year to finalize its deforestation regulation system.