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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 Beans Sector in United Kingdom The beans market in the United Kingdom is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025. Shaped by shifting consumer preferences, environmental factors, and supply chain complexities, it’s become clear that businesses must stay on their toes. The rise of plant-based diets continues to…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Rattan Furniture Sector in Turkey The Rattan Furniture market in Turkey is currently riding a meaningful wave of transformation. In 2025, several dynamic shifts have impacted the industry—both globally and locally. From fresh trade agreements opening up new export channels, to environmental policies nudging manufacturers toward greener…

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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 Chocolate Sector in Bangladesh Bangladesh’s chocolate market is heating up—fast. What used to be a modest segment of the food industry is now experiencing rapid expansion. With urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and a young, sweet-toothed population, chocolate consumption is on a strong upward trend. But it’s not…