The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

From Dark Waters to Dinner Plates: Why Smart Chemical Regulation Matters More Than Ever for Global Food Safety

The choice is not between inaction and reckless prohibition. It is between poorly informed regulation and smart, evidence-based governance. Effective phase-outs require clear timelines, application-by-application risk assessments, and realistic transition planning.

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2025

Sugar Prices Fall Sharply as India May Boost Sugar Exports

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.28 (-1.90%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -6.40 (-1.52%). Sugar prices fell sharply on Thursday to 1-week lows today amid prospects of higher sugar exports from India, after India's food secretary said the...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2025

Coffee Prices Retreat on Positive Coffee Crop Development

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -2.30 (-0.66%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -25 (-0.66%). Coffee prices have sold off sharply over the past two weeks, dropping to 4-month lows on Thursday. Ample rains in Brazil have eased concerns over coffee crop development...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2025

Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

Euronews · Dec 18, 2025

Neymar Close to Picking Club He Hopes Will Secure His 2026 World Cup Place—Report

Brazil’s all time top goalscorer is eyeing a fourth World Cup appearance.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2025

Sugar Prices Pressured by a Weak Brazilian Real

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.06 (-0.40%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -0.70 (-0.17%). Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday amid weakness in the Brazilian real. The real (^USDBRL ) tumbled to a 4.25-month low against the dollar...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

Coffee Prices Sink on Favorable Brazil Weather and Brazilian Real Weakness

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -4.70 (-1.33%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -136 (-3.460%). Coffee prices extended their two-week-long plunge on Wednesday, with arabica tumbling to a 2-month low and robusta sinking to a 4-month low. Ample rains in Brazil have eased...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

Extratropical Cyclone Leaves 1 Million Without Power In São Paulo

Once free of climate extremes, Brazil faces a new weather reality

Latin Times · Dec 17, 2025

Sugar Prices Fall as the Brazilian Real Weakens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.34%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -0.60 (-0.14%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from weakness in the Brazilian real. The real (^USDBRL ) tumbled to a 4.25-month low against the dollar today,...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

Coffee Prices Slump on Brazil Rains and Weakness in the Brazilian Real

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -3.70 (-1.05%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is down -126 (-3.20%). Coffee prices extended their two-week-long slide today, with arabica tumbling to a 2-month low and robusta sinking to a 4-month low. Ample rains in Brazil have eased concerns over...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025