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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Charcoal Sector in Poland Poland’s charcoal market is facing a pivotal transformation. In just the past year, the country has experienced a sharp decline in both charcoal exports and imports, signaling a shift that businesses can’t afford to ignore. Exports dropped by a staggering 48% in 2024,…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Caramel Sector in China China’s caramel industry is undergoing a whirlwind of change in Q2 of 2025. A series of rapid developments—from new international trade deals to sweeping logistics reforms—are shaking up the caramel market in ways that demand serious attention. Add to that a spike in…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Frozen Fish Sector in Ukraine It’s June 2025, and the frozen fish industry in Ukraine is navigating through one of its most pivotal phases in recent memory. From shifting trade alliances to post-war economic recovery efforts, the market is undergoing rapid transformation. After years of disruption due…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coffee Sector in Philippines Let’s talk coffee – not just your average morning brew, but the lifeblood of cafés, businesses, and a growing culture in the Philippines. As we dive into Q2 of 2025, the Philippine coffee market is experiencing some pretty intense shifts. Between climate shocks,…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugar Sector in India India’s sugar industry is moving through a dramatic transformation in 2025, shaped by sweeping policy reforms, shifting trade dynamics, volatile weather conditions, and evolving consumer demand. The introduction of the Sugar (Control) Order 2025 is a landmark regulatory change, replacing outdated frameworks from…
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Introduction: Delving into Portugal’s Reputation for Quality Basmati Rice When most people think of Basmati rice, their minds jump straight to the lush fields of India or Pakistan. But did you know that Portugal has quietly carved out a reputation for being a go-to hub for premium Basmati rice in Europe? That’s right—Portugal isn’t…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Vegetable Sector in China China’s vegetable industry is in the spotlight in 2025, with several transformative developments reshaping how businesses source and distribute produce. From sweeping policy changes to surging consumer demand for organic options, and from technological leaps in cold-chain logistics to extreme weather events disrupting…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Tea Sector in Ukraine Tea has always held a special place in Ukrainian homes and cafés, but in 2025, it’s doing more than just warming cups – it’s heating up the market. The Ukrainian tea industry is currently undergoing a fascinating transformation. Amid global economic waves and…
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🌶️ Introduction – Current State of Play: The Pepper Sector in Thailand It’s Week 22 of 2025, and Thailand’s pepper market is buzzing — not just from the heat of the spice, but from a whirlwind of global events shaking up the industry. In recent months, Thailand’s agriculture sector has weathered literal storms. Severe…