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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Seafood Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s seafood industry is moving fast in 2025, and if you’re a buyer or stakeholder in the global seafood trade, now’s the time to pay attention. The country has long been a seafood powerhouse, but recent events have sent fresh ripples through the…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Cinnamon Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s cinnamon industry is currently navigating a highly dynamic and fast-changing environment. Recent events—ranging from new trade agreements with the EU and Middle Eastern countries to regional climate disruptions—have created ripple effects across the country’s cinnamon-producing regions. A sudden surge in global demand,…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Biscuits Sector in Pakistan Biscuit lovers, brace yourselves — the Pakistani biscuits industry is going through a whirlwind of changes in 2025. From shifting global trade dynamics to unpredictable weather patterns affecting wheat yields, the biscuit sector in Pakistan is anything but boring this July. The recent…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Plywood Sector in Ukraine The Ukrainian plywood sector is currently navigating a whirlwind of changes. As of Q3 2025, the industry is facing a unique set of circumstances—geopolitical tensions, shifting trade routes, and updated EU trade frameworks have all contributed to a rapidly evolving market environment. With…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Green Tea Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s green tea industry is in the midst of a dynamic transformation. With advancements in agricultural technology, growing domestic consumption, global shifts in health trends, and an eye on premium exports, the market is buzzing with activity. Recently, there’s been a strong…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Sugar Sector in Global The global sugar market is buzzing with activity as July 2025 unfolds. A mix of policy reforms, climatic disruptions, and trade realignments has reshaped how businesses source and sell sugar across borders. From Brazil’s new export incentives to India’s revised export quotas, and…

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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…