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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Cumin Seeds Sector in India India’s cumin seeds market, long known for its global dominance and aromatic superiority, is currently navigating through a period of unexpected turbulence and transformation. In the first quarter of 2025, a combination of unseasonal rainfall in Gujarat and Rajasthan (India’s largest cumin-producing…

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🌾 Introduction – The Rice Market in United Arab Emirates Is Evolving Fast If you’re in the rice trade or supply chain in the UAE, you’ve probably noticed the rapid changes unfolding in 2025. From policy shifts to climate disruptions, the rice sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is going through a significant…

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Introduction – The Fruit Sector in Pakistan is Moving Fast, Are You Ready? The fruit industry in Pakistan is undergoing one of its most volatile and transformative phases in recent years. From climate-related disruptions to evolving trade policies, the fruit market has become a dynamic battlefield of opportunity and risk. In early 2025, unexpected…

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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…