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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Tea Sector in Austria If you’re in the tea business—from sourcing managers to retail distributors—you’ll want to pay close attention to what’s happening in Austria right now. The tea market here is buzzing with activity, shaped by a swirl of economic shifts, climate impacts, and changing consumer…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Malaysia The beans market in Malaysia is undergoing a significant transformation as we enter Q3 of 2025. In recent months, a combination of climate unpredictability, currency fluctuations, and shifting trade dynamics in Southeast Asia has disrupted the traditional flow of agricultural goods. New regional…

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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 – Current State of Play: The Fruits Sector in Malaysia The Malaysian fruits market is undergoing a whirlwind of change in Q3 of 2025. With new trade deals freshly inked, unexpected weather disruptions hitting key growing regions, and a sudden surge in export demand from the Middle East and China, the landscape is…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Food Sector in Italy Italy’s food industry is undergoing a whirlwind of change in 2025, and if you’re sourcing or selling food products from this Mediterranean powerhouse, you’ll want to pay attention. From billion-euro investments to a growing plant-based craze, and from booming exports to looming trade…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Kenya Kenya’s beans sector is at a critical juncture this July 2025. Major developments — from government trade initiatives to volatile weather patterns — are reshaping the landscape for growers, exporters, and buyers alike. With beans being a key export crop for the country…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Basmati Rice Sector in Brazil The Basmati rice market in Brazil is undergoing some serious shifts in 2025. Following massive floods in Rio Grande do Sul in April 2024, one of the country’s most productive rice regions, the Brazilian government is now reevaluating its domestic supply chain.…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Bean Sector in South Africa If you’re in the Bean business—whether trading, sourcing, or selling—you’ll want to pay attention to what’s happening in South Africa right now. The Bean sector is undergoing seismic shifts, and as we step into 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. Between…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Soft Drinks Sector in Italy Italy’s soft drinks market is undergoing major shifts as we enter 2025. From evolving consumer preferences to unexpected supply chain pressures, the entire beverage industry is in flux. Recent climate irregularities have impacted crop yields, driving up raw material prices. Meanwhile, Italy’s…