U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service,update

 The following GAIN reports were released on May 12, 2026.

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India: Coffee Annual

FAS Mumbai forecasts India’s MY 2026/27 coffee production (Oct/Sep) at 6.14 million 60-kilgoram (kg) bags. Yields, particularly for Arabica, are expected to come under pressure due to excessive rainfall in January and February followed by an extended dry spell during the critical flowering and fruiting stage. Farmgate prices for Arabica and Robusta have declined by 16 percent and 11 percent respectively since October. Despite this change, prices remain at a premium to other origins, though further moderation is expected. The decline in prices is being driven by expectations of higher output in key producing countries and elevated domestic stock levels. Domestic consumption is projected to rise to 1.58 million 60-kg bags, supported by strong demand for soluble coffee. Exports are forecast to increase to 6.2 million 60-kg bags, supported by a higher exportable surplus and the recent implementation of free trade agreements, which are expected to enhance value-added coffee exports.

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USDA Publishes Food for Peace Notice of Funding Opportunity   Washington, D.C., May 13, 2026 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is announcing a second tranche of funding for the Food for Peace, Title II Program. Under a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), USDA will accept applications from the Democratic Republic of Congo, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya and Rwanda.  USDA announced on February 3, 2026, that pursuant to a temporary interagency agreement, it will administer the Food for Peace, Title II Program. “USDA is working to return Food for Peace to its core functions,” said Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering. “This funding will more responsibly deliver lifesaving food assistance with high-quality American commodities, helping American farmers and producers at home and people in need across the world.” Food for Peace joins USDA’s portfolio of longstanding food assistance programs, the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program and Food for Progress. The Food for Peace NOFO on Grants.gov describes this funding. Please see the NOFO for full details and information on how to apply. Eligible Food for Peace applicants include public or private organizations, including intergovernmental organizations and other multilateral organizations. The application deadline for the Food for Peace NOFO is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on June 12, 2026. ### USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender