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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Wood Sector in United States The wood industry in the United States is in an exciting yet turbulent phase. As of August 2025, the landscape is being redrawn by a mix of global economic shifts, climate-related disruptions, and domestic policy reforms. Recently, a sweeping new trade agreement…

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Introduction – The Current State of Play: The Fresh Vegetables Sector in Ukraine If you’re sourcing fresh vegetables from Ukraine right now, you’re navigating a minefield of policy changes, climate challenges, and shifting market dynamics. As of October 2025, the Ukrainian fresh vegetable industry stands at a critical inflection point—facing both new opportunities and…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The White Rice Sector in the Philippines The white rice market in the Philippines is riding a rollercoaster in 2025. If you’ve been watching the headlines, you’ll know this isn’t just about what’s on your dinner plate—it’s a story of farmers, import bans, typhoons, and economic pressure points.…

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Introduction – Netherlands’s Herbal Extract Market in Statistical Focus Let’s be honest—when you think of the Netherlands, your first thought might be tulips, canals, or maybe even windmills. But here’s a surprise: the Netherlands is also a powerhouse in the global herbal extract market. In fact, in 2024, the Dutch botanical extracts market was…

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Introduction – Brazil’s Apple Market in Statistical Focus When you think about apples, Brazil might not be the first country that pops into your mind. But here’s the thing—Brazil is a heavyweight in the southern hemisphere when it comes to apple production. In fact, Brazil consistently ranks among the top apple producers in Latin…