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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Red Dragon Fruit Sector in Malaysia If you’re in the business of sourcing premium tropical fruits, especially red dragon fruit, Malaysia is a country to keep both eyes on right now. As of September 2025, Malaysia’s red dragon fruit sector is undergoing a whirlwind of developments—from policy…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Palm Oil Sector in Italy Italy’s palm oil market is currently riding a wave of transformation. In July 2025, several key developments have shaken up the sector—some expected, others less so. The most disruptive changes stem from newly revised EU sustainability mandates that impose tighter controls on…
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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 Wood Sector in Netherlands The Dutch wood market is experiencing rapid and disruptive change as we head into July 2025. From global trade shifts to environmental policy pivots, businesses that rely on wood imports and exports in the Netherlands are being forced to rethink their strategies —…
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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 Green Coffee Sector in Bangladesh Bangladesh’s green coffee market is in the middle of a full-on transformation. From being a minor player just a decade ago, the country is now turning heads with its fast-paced industry growth, local production push, and a rising café culture. Driven by…