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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Apricot Sector in Spain As of August 2025, the apricot market in Spain is buzzing with activity—some promising, some challenging. This year’s stone fruit season kicked off a bit later than usual, but there’s good news: the overall quality and fruit size are strong. Even though hailstorms…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Aloe Vera Sector in China China’s Aloe Vera industry is in the middle of a major transformation. With market forces shifting quickly — thanks to new trade deals, aggressive sustainability policies, and global supply chain pressures — businesses sourcing from China need to stay sharp. As of…
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Introduction – United Arab Emirates’s White Rice Market by the Numbers The United Arab Emirates (UAE) might be a desert nation, but it plays a surprisingly big role in the global rice trade. Even though the country doesn’t grow much rice due to its dry climate, it’s one of the most important importers and…
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Introduction – China’s Fresh Durian Market: A Quantitative Overview If you’ve been watching the fruit trade recently, you’ve probably noticed something interesting — China’s appetite for fresh durians has gone from a trend to a full-blown obsession. In fact, China is now one of the largest importers of fresh durians globally, with billions of…
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Introduction – Austria’s Green Coffee Market by the Numbers When you think of coffee-producing giants, Austria likely doesn’t make the list—and for good reason. Austria doesn’t grow green coffee beans. The country’s climate just isn’t cut out for it. But that doesn’t mean Austria isn’t making waves in the global coffee trade. Austria is…
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Introduction – Exploring United Arab Emirates’s Reputation for Quality Salt When you think of salt production, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Traditionally, the country’s harsh desert climate and limited natural resources weren’t ideal for cultivating or harvesting salt. But times have changed—and how. In recent…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Pangasius Sector in India India’s Pangasius market is shifting fast—and that’s putting it mildly. As of Q3 2025, the country is witnessing a wave of developments that are reshaping how Pangasius is produced, sold, and exported. From modest yet consistent production growth and shifting consumer demands to…
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Introduction – Indonesia’s Beverages Market by the Numbers Indonesia’s beverage industry is bubbling with potential—literally and figuratively. From the frothy head of a cold beer to the refreshing zing of an herbal drink, Indonesia is making a name for itself in the global beverages market. As of 2023, the archipelago has rapidly expanded its…
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Introduction – Exploring China’s Reputation for Quality Fresh Potato When you think about premium-quality fresh potatoes, China might not be the first country that pops into your mind—but it should be. Over the past decade, China has climbed the global ladder, becoming one of the top producers and exporters of fresh potatoes. Thanks to…