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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Chicken Sector in South Africa Let’s talk chicken. Not just the kind you find in your freezer, but the entire ecosystem behind it—especially in South Africa, where the poultry industry is facing some serious shake-ups in 2025. Over the past few months, the South African chicken market…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Charcoal Sector in Austria If you’re sourcing charcoal in Austria in 2025, you’re navigating one of the most unpredictable yet opportunity-rich markets in recent history. From evolving environmental regulations to fluctuating wood prices and shifting consumer preferences, the Austrian charcoal sector is undergoing a significant transformation. In…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Frozen Beef Sector in Germany Germany’s frozen beef market is currently riding a rollercoaster of developments, some encouraging, others—well, let’s just say tricky. In early 2025, the country reported its first case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in nearly four decades. This single outbreak in a water buffalo…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Soybean Sector in United States The U.S. soybean market in 2025 is anything but static. Major global shifts, new policy decisions, and unpredictable weather patterns are reshaping the way soybeans are grown, sold, and exported. From Washington D.C. to Midwest farm fields, the soybean supply chain is…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Hibiscus Sector in Vietnam If you’re in the hibiscus game, now is definitely the time to keep your eyes on Vietnam. The country’s hibiscus market is booming, with rapid changes unfolding that could either open massive new doors or leave you scrambling to catch up. Over the…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Chicken Sector in Portugal Chicken is a staple on Portuguese plates, but 2025 has been anything but “business as usual” for this essential protein. From global disease outbreaks to local production dips and a swing toward plant-based alternatives, the chicken market in Portugal is undergoing a transformation.…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Maize Sector in Italy Italy’s maize market in Quarter 3 of 2025 is riding a turbulent wave. Between unpredictable weather, shifting trade policies, and rising demand from both the livestock feed and ethanol sectors, the maize industry is undergoing a transformation that’s hard to ignore. Let’s break…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beer Sector in United Kingdom The United Kingdom’s beer industry is undergoing a seismic shift in 2025, driven by a perfect storm of economic pressures, shifting consumer habits, and environmental concerns. With traditional breweries closing at record rates and demand pivoting toward fruit-infused brews and microbrewery experiences,…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Corn Sector in South Africa South Africa’s corn market is facing a perfect storm. From weather chaos to shifting global trade dynamics, the country’s position as a major corn (or maize) exporter in sub-Saharan Africa is being tested like never before. Let’s start with the climate. The…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beverage Sector in Ukraine If you’re sourcing beverages from Ukraine right now, you’re probably feeling the turbulence. The Ukrainian beverage market in Q3 of 2025 is going through some serious shakeups—and fast. From dairy crises to supply chain chaos, it’s a time of both risk and opportunity.…