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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Spain Beans have long been a staple in Spanish cuisine and agriculture, but the landscape in 2025 is changing rapidly. Spain’s beans market is currently navigating a unique mix of challenges and opportunities. On the one hand, climate variability—marked by an unusually dry 2024…

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Introduction – Exploring Ukraine’s Reputation for Quality Beans When it comes to high-quality beans, Ukraine is making a name for itself on the global stage. With its fertile black soil (chernozem), favorable climate conditions, and a long-standing agricultural tradition, the country is well-equipped to produce premium-grade beans that meet international standards. From soybeans to…

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Introduction – France’s Beans Market by the Numbers When we think of France, gourmet cuisine often comes to mind. But beyond the delicacies and wine, there’s a powerful engine of food exports humming in the background—especially when it comes to beans. France stands tall as one of Europe’s top players in the beans export…

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Introduction – Philippines’s Cocoa Beans Market by the Numbers When people think of cocoa beans, countries like Ghana or Ivory Coast usually come to mind. But did you know the Philippines is quietly carving out a niche in the global cocoa scene? While it currently ranks 22nd worldwide, producing around 10.76 million kilograms of…

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Introduction – Exploring Bangladesh’s Reputation for Quality Kidney Beans When it comes to sourcing premium kidney beans, Bangladesh is quietly making waves in the global market. Thanks to its fertile deltaic soil, favorable tropical climate, and an increasingly skilled agricultural workforce, the country is becoming a trusted source of high-quality kidney beans. For businesses…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Cocoa Beans Sector in Thailand Thailand’s Cocoa Beans market is buzzing with activity as we enter Quarter 3 of 2025. Recent policy reforms targeting agricultural exports, coupled with new bilateral trade agreements with major chocolate-importing countries like Japan and Germany, have positioned Thailand as a rising star…