# Agrana profits more than triple on stronger ethanol margins

> Agrana reported a sharp rise in first-quarter starch business earnings, with stronger ethanol margins offsetting slightly lower prices. The result reflects better ethanol economics in Europe.

- Date: 2026-07-09 · published 2026-07-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Europe · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18350-agrana-profits-more-than-triple-on-stronger-ethanol-margins
- Commodities: [DDGS](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DDGS.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Strong European ethanol margins support continued processing of grain into ethanol and co-products. The effect on feed supply and prices is modest.

## Sources

- qcintel.com: https://www.qcintel.com/biofuels/article/agrana-profits-more-than-triple-on-stronger-ethanol-margins-68503.html

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