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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fruit Sector in Malaysia Malaysia’s fruit sector is in the midst of major changes in 2025. With rising global demand, new trade agreements, and supply chain disruptions, the industry has become a fast-moving and competitive space. Whether you’re a buyer, distributor, or retailer, staying informed is more…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Chicken Sector in Portugal Chicken is a staple on Portuguese plates, but 2025 has been anything but “business as usual” for this essential protein. From global disease outbreaks to local production dips and a swing toward plant-based alternatives, the chicken market in Portugal is undergoing a transformation.…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Apricot Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s apricot industry is facing one of its most volatile seasons in recent memory. The 2025 harvest has brought with it a mix of challenges and opportunity, with prices plunging and weather-related impacts lowering fruit quality. On the flip side, strategic investments and…
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Introduction – The Current State of Play: The Candies Sector in Portugal If you’re sourcing candies from Portugal in 2025, you’re probably feeling the heat—literally and figuratively. From intense wildfires to trade policy pivots and agricultural shocks, the Portuguese confectionery market is facing a whirlwind of challenges. Let’s break it down. In August 2025,…
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Introduction – Poland’s Green Coffee Market: A Quantitative Overview Poland might not be the first country that comes to mind when you hear “green coffee,” but it’s surprisingly influential in Europe’s coffee trade network. In 2024, Poland’s green coffee market was valued at $378 million, marking a 3.1% decline after a solid four-year growth…
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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 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 – The Current State of Play: The Eggs Sector in Portugal Eggs have long been a staple in Portuguese homes and an essential commodity across B2B sectors like foodservice, hospitality, and retail. But as of mid-2025, the Portuguese egg market is undergoing an intense transformation. Why? A perfect storm of global disruptions, local…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Meat Sector in Turkey The global meat market, particularly turkey meat, is undergoing a whirlwind of transformation, and Turkey is right in the middle of it. As the U.S. meat industry grapples with declining turkey production due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and weak consumer demand,…