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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 Charcoal Sector in Poland Poland’s charcoal market is facing a pivotal transformation. In just the past year, the country has experienced a sharp decline in both charcoal exports and imports, signaling a shift that businesses can’t afford to ignore. Exports dropped by a staggering 48% in 2024,…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coffee Sector in Philippines Let’s talk coffee – not just your average morning brew, but the lifeblood of cafés, businesses, and a growing culture in the Philippines. As we dive into Q2 of 2025, the Philippine coffee market is experiencing some pretty intense shifts. Between climate shocks,…

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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 Rice Sector in China The rice market in China is undergoing a whirlwind of change in 2025. From sweeping government policy shifts to major supply chain innovations and unpredictable weather events, the dynamics of the rice industry are anything but stable right now. As the world’s largest…