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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Tapioca Starch Sector in France France’s tapioca starch market is in flux. As of mid-2025, the industry is facing a perfect storm of environmental, economic, and regulatory changes that are reshaping how suppliers and buyers operate. First off, there’s the weather. France, along with much of Europe,…
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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…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Juice Sector in Belgium If you’re in the juice trade and looking at Belgium, buckle up—2025 has already been a wild ride. From extreme weather to shifting consumer trends and global supply hiccups, Belgium’s juice market is being squeezed from all sides (pun intended). Let’s start with…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Grain Sector in Bangladesh Bangladesh’s grain market is at a pivotal moment in 2025. With new trade deals, shifting international alliances, and ongoing supply chain bottlenecks, this sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Businesses that rely on grain—whether for food production, distribution, or export—must stay agile and…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fertilizer Sector in Spain Spain’s fertilizer market is in the midst of a dramatic shift. From changing climate patterns to rising input costs and geopolitical tensions, the sector is no longer operating on autopilot. As of May 2025, the Spanish fertilizer industry is responding to a whirlwind…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fruit Sector in Thailand Thailand’s fruit sector is buzzing with change. In Week 15 of 2025, a cascade of developments has reshaped the landscape for buyers and traders alike. From updated trade policies to global climate patterns creating supply imbalances, businesses sourcing fruits from Thailand are under…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coconut Sector in Thailand If you’re keeping an eye on global agri-commodity trends, you’ve likely noticed something brewing in Thailand’s coconut market. In Week 14 of 2025, the buzz is real—and for good reason. Thailand, one of the world’s key coconut producers, is facing a whirlwind of…
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🌾 Introduction – The Current State of the Rice Market in Global The global rice market in mid-2025 is a whirlwind of shifting dynamics. On one hand, we’re seeing record-breaking rice production—surpassing 538 million tons for 2024/25—thanks to strong yields in countries like India, Bangladesh, and China[^1^]. On the other hand, the market is…