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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Plastic Scrap Sector in Kenya Let’s talk about something that affects nearly every Kenyan business involved in manufacturing, packaging, or recycling — the plastic scrap market. If you’ve been sourcing or thinking about sourcing plastic scrap from Kenya, now is the time to pay attention. Why? Because…

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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 Banana Sector in Portugal The Portuguese banana market is currently riding through one of the most turbulent periods in recent memory. From climate disruptions to supply chain hurdles, and even regulatory shakeups, the landscape is shifting fast. If you’re sourcing bananas or trading in fruit markets, staying…

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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 Maize Sector in Malaysia If you’ve been tracking Malaysia’s maize market lately, you know it’s anything but static. In a matter of months, this essential commodity—responsible for feeding poultry, livestock, and even appearing in processed food—has gone from stable to a whirlwind of policy shifts, new trade…