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🌾 Introduction: The Current State of Play in Indonesia’s Rice Sector Indonesia’s rice market is in the midst of a seismic shift. If you’ve been tracking the headlines, you’ve probably noticed a lot of movement—policy pivots, trade deals, weather-driven production shocks, and yes, sharp fluctuations in demand. It’s not just business as usual anymore.…
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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: 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 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…
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Introduction – India’s Chocolate Market by the Numbers India’s love affair with chocolate is no secret, but what’s often overlooked is the nation’s growing strength as a chocolate exporter. Over the past five years, India has steadily emerged as a significant player in the global chocolate trade. With a chocolate export market valued at…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Rice Sector in Austria The Austrian rice market is undergoing some serious shifts in 2025. While Austria is not a major rice producer, it plays a vital role as a hub for rice imports and distribution across Central Europe. Over the past few months, new trade agreements…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Soybean Sector in United Kingdom If you’re sourcing soybeans in the United Kingdom right now, you’re navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. As of July 4, 2025, the UK’s soybean market is being shaped by a whirlwind of developments — from major policy shifts and sustainability mandates to…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sella Basmati Rice Sector in United States The Sella Basmati rice market in the United States is undergoing a major transformation. In just the past few months, a perfect storm of factors—ranging from international trade shifts to weather anomalies—has rapidly reshaped the playing field. Let’s start with…
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Introduction – United Kingdom’s Pepper Market in Statistical Focus If you’re in the spice business, you know pepper is more than just a seasoning—it’s a staple. And when it comes to the global pepper trade, the United Kingdom (UK) plays a surprisingly important role. While the UK isn’t a major producer, it stands tall…