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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 Oil Sector in Germany The oil market in Germany is undergoing a significant transformation in Q2 of 2025. Following a string of geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, coupled with a surprise policy shift by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) to accelerate…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Dates Sector in United States The Dates market in the United States is currently undergoing a whirlwind of changes, and if you’re in the food import/export or wholesale space, you better be paying attention. Over the past six months, the U.S. Dates sector has been hit by…

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🌱 Introduction – The Current Pulse of the Global Soybean Sector The global soybean market is in the midst of a seismic shift as Week 23 of 2025 unfolds. Several critical developments are shaking up how businesses source, price, and plan for soybean procurement. From record-breaking production in Brazil to trade policy uncertainties with…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Wood Sector in Turkey The wood market in Turkey is going through a whirlwind of changes, and if you’re in the business of sourcing wood or wood products, you’d better buckle up. Recent months have seen everything from policy updates and shifting trade dynamics to raw material…

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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…

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🌴 Introduction – Current State of Play: The Coconut Sector in India India’s coconut industry is at a critical juncture in Week 22 of 2025. From climatic upheavals to policy pivots, the landscape is changing fast—and if you’re in the business of sourcing coconuts, staying updated isn’t just helpful; it’s essential. In just the…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Onion Sector in India As of July 2025, India’s onion market stands at a pivotal moment. A flurry of governmental reforms, major supply chain upgrades, and extreme weather events have reshaped the landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges across the value chain. The most dramatic change? The…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Starch Sector in Turkey In May 2025, Turkey’s starch market is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. Recent government subsidies aimed at boosting agricultural exports, combined with new trade agreements with non-EU countries, have significantly shifted the dynamics of starch production and export. Additionally, extreme weather patterns in…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Turmeric Sector in China If you’re sourcing turmeric from China in 2025, now’s the time to stay alert. The market is on a wild ride, and it’s all thanks to a mix of global disruptions, climate chaos, shifting trade policies, and skyrocketing demand. Whether you’re managing procurement…