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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Chocolates Sector in South Africa The chocolate industry in South Africa is experiencing a fascinating transformation. After a rollercoaster of global economic shifts, trade policy reforms, and evolving consumer preferences, the chocolates market is now standing at a pivotal point. In 2025, the sector is being reshaped…
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The US fruit market demonstrated resilience in Q2 2025 with a valuation of USD 29.93 billion, despite facing significant challenges including declining domestic production, increasing import dependency, and evolving consumer preferences. Fresh fruit revenue reached USD 69.76 billion, reflecting a robust 4.16% annual growth rate driven by premium positioning and health-conscious consumption trends. Executive…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Wood Sector in United States The wood industry in the United States is in an exciting yet turbulent phase. As of August 2025, the landscape is being redrawn by a mix of global economic shifts, climate-related disruptions, and domestic policy reforms. Recently, a sweeping new trade agreement…
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Introduction – Understanding Thailand’s Reputation for Quality Butter So, when you think of Thailand, butter probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. That’s fair — the country’s tropical climate and agricultural history haven’t exactly made it a butter powerhouse. But here’s the twist: Thailand is making steady moves in the butter business,…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Milk Sector in France The French milk industry is riding a wave of transformation in August 2025. After a turbulent few years marked by global supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and policy revisions, France’s dairy sector is now showing signs of renewed momentum. But with progress comes…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Pepper Sector in Canada The pepper market in Canada is heating up—literally and figuratively. As of August 2025, the industry is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by evolving consumer preferences, global supply chain shifts, and major infrastructure investments. Why does this matter? Well, if you’re a food…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Urea Sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s Urea market is undergoing a whirlwind of change right now. Quarter 3 of 2025 has brought a wave of impactful developments that are reshaping how businesses source and trade Urea in the country. A mix of policy shifts, new trade partnerships, climate-related…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Juice Sector in Malaysia Have you noticed how your favorite juice brand seems to be changing lately? Whether it’s new flavors, higher prices, or more “healthy” labels, it’s not your imagination—the juice scene in Malaysia is going through a major shake-up. In early 2025, Malaysia’s juice sector…
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Introduction – The Current State of Play: The Turmeric Sector in Austria The Austrian turmeric market is undergoing a swift transformation, driven by a cascade of global shifts that are redefining supply chains, pricing structures, and sourcing dynamics. If you’re in the spice or natural health product business in Austria, there’s no time to…
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Introduction – Poland’s White Rice Market: A Quantitative Overview When you think of white rice, Poland might not be the first country that comes to mind. But here’s something surprising — Poland is becoming a key player in the European rice trade scene. While it’s not a top global producer like India or Thailand,…