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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Onion Sector in Italy Italy’s onion market in 2025 is anything but business as usual. From erratic weather patterns to shifting consumer preferences, the landscape has changed dramatically. The 2024/25 harvest season was struck by excessive rainfall and relentless humidity, causing major headaches for producers. Quality declined,…
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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 Palm Oil Sector in Italy Italy’s palm oil market is currently riding a wave of transformation. In July 2025, several key developments have shaken up the sector—some expected, others less so. The most disruptive changes stem from newly revised EU sustainability mandates that impose tighter controls on…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Pineapple Sector in Italy Italy’s pineapple market is undergoing a transformation. With global trade dynamics shifting and consumer demand surging for healthier, tropical fruit options, pineapple imports and distribution in Italy have seen noticeable spikes. In 2025, the industry is reacting to several impactful developments — including…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Chocolate Sector in Italy Italy’s chocolate industry is in the midst of a major transformation. From skyrocketing cocoa prices to changing consumer preferences and evolving EU regulations, the sector is seeing significant turbulence and opportunity. Whether you’re a gourmet buyer, a small retailer, or a global distributor,…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Peanuts Sector in Italy Italy’s peanut market is going through a transformation—and not just a small one. Between shifting global supply chains, emerging domestic production, and evolving consumer preferences, the humble peanut has found itself in the middle of a dynamic and fast-paced trade environment. Let’s start…