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Introduction – The Current State of Play in Indonesia’s Millet Sector Millet is having a moment in Indonesia — and it’s not just a trend, it’s a full-blown transformation. As of September 2025, the millet market is undergoing rapid changes spurred by a mix of government policy shifts, climate realities, and a sharp rise…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Noodles Pasta Sector in Spain If you’re in the business of sourcing Noodles Pasta from Spain, there’s no time to sit back and relax. The market is moving fast—and not in subtle ways. Just over the past month, several shifts have reshaped the landscape of Spain’s pasta…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coffee Beans Sector in Philippines The Philippine coffee industry is in the midst of a dramatic transformation. From price hikes due to global climate disruptions to digital supply chain upgrades and booming local demand, the landscape is shifting fast. For businesses sourcing or selling coffee beans in…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Cocoa Powder Sector in Kenya The Cocoa Powder market in Kenya is undergoing rapid changes heading into Q3 of 2025. With global supply chain disruptions, shifting trade dynamics, and a rising demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products within the country, businesses can’t afford to stay still. Recently,…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Corn Sector in South Africa South Africa’s corn market is facing a perfect storm. From weather chaos to shifting global trade dynamics, the country’s position as a major corn (or maize) exporter in sub-Saharan Africa is being tested like never before. Let’s start with the climate. The…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Dates Sector in Kenya Kenya’s dates market is heating up in 2025—and fast. Just in the last year, the sector has seen a surge in both production and demand that’s turning heads across East Africa and beyond. The once modest player in the global dates trade is…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Olive Oil Sector in Switzerland Switzerland’s olive oil market is at a turning point in 2025. A mix of climate shifts, global supply disruptions, and changing consumer behavior is rewriting the rules for both buyers and suppliers. If you’re a business sourcing olive oil in or from…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coconut Sector in Italy If you’re in the coconut business in Italy—or looking to enter it—now is the time to pay attention. The Italian coconut market is facing a perfect storm of challenges and opportunities. From crippling supply chain disruptions to surging demand, recent developments are shaking…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Onion Sector in United States If you’re in the business of onions, buckle up—because the U.S. onion market is in the middle of some serious shifts. From weather delays to immigration crackdowns, and even tech leaps in packaging and preservation, the onion scene isn’t what it used…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fruit Sector in United Arab Emirates If you’re sourcing fruit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), now’s the time to pay attention. The landscape is shifting fast—and we’re not talking about the desert sands. In the last few months alone, the UAE’s fruit sector has been hit…