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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Food Additives Sector in Netherlands The food additives market in the Netherlands is at a fascinating inflection point. Over the past year, the sector has witnessed a wave of rapid changes—some expected, others not so much. From sweeping new regulations to major supply chain shifts and a…

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Introduction – Delving into South Korea’s Reputation for Quality Coffee Beans When people think of coffee, they might immediately imagine beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, or Colombia. But here’s a surprise—South Korea has emerged as a hidden gem in the world of premium coffee beans. While not a traditional producer of raw coffee, South Korea…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Chocolate Sector in Philippines Let’s set the stage. The chocolate industry in the Philippines is heating up—literally and metaphorically. With rising temperatures shaking up global cocoa supply chains and major economic shifts rippling through the region, local players are stepping up. From bean-to-bar artisans to mass-market producers,…

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Introduction – United Arab Emirates’s Grain Market by the Numbers When you think of grain export powerhouses, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) might not be the first country that comes to mind. But in recent years, the UAE has carved out a significant role in the global grain trade — especially as a regional…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugarcane Sector in Portugal Let’s face it—2025 has been a tough year for sugar. From scorched fields in Brazil to export limitations in India, the global sugarcane industry has been tossed into a whirlwind. And for Portugal, which doesn’t grow sugarcane on a large scale but relies…