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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fresh Coconut Sector in Indonesia The global demand for fresh coconuts is at an all-time high—and Indonesia, the world’s largest coconut producer, is at the center of it all. In early 2025, Indonesia’s fresh coconut market has been hit by a perfect storm of events: new trade…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beer Sector in United Kingdom The United Kingdom’s beer industry is undergoing a seismic shift in 2025, driven by a perfect storm of economic pressures, shifting consumer habits, and environmental concerns. With traditional breweries closing at record rates and demand pivoting toward fruit-infused brews and microbrewery experiences,…

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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 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 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…