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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Snacks Sector in United Arab Emirates The snacks market in the United Arab Emirates is undergoing rapid transformations in 2025. With global ingredient cost fluctuations, geopolitical disruptions, and evolving consumer preferences, businesses must stay sharp and responsive. One moment, cocoa prices are sky-high, the next, a frost…

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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 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…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Dehydrated Fruits Sector in Italy The dehydrated fruits sector in Italy is navigating a whirlwind of recent developments. From innovative agricultural research to rising consumer preferences for healthier snacks, the industry is evolving faster than ever. Italy, famous for its rich agricultural heritage, is now at the…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fish Sector in France As of August 2025, France’s fish market is riding a wave of transformation. Between shifting trade dynamics, environmental stress, and rising consumer expectations, the industry is under pressure—but also brimming with potential. Let’s start with trade. Both imports and exports of seafood have…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Wheat Sector in Netherlands The Netherlands is experiencing a whirlwind of change in its wheat market as we head into Quarter 3 of 2025. From shifting global trade policies to unpredictable weather patterns, the country’s wheat industry is seeing rapid movements that are impacting everything—from pricing and…