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Key Challenges for Food and Grain Suppliers in India and Southeast Asia

In recent years, food and grain suppliers in India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand, and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries have found themselves ,... Read more

Global Food Trade in 2025: Navigating Tariff Challenges and Market Dynamics

In 2025, the global food trade landscape is characterized by a complex interplay of factors, including shifting consumer demands, climate change impact,... Read more

Global Food Security Outlook: 2025–2045

As the world steps into the second quarter of the 21st century, ensuring global food security has become one of the most urgent challenges. The combined ... Read more

Global Freight and Transportation Costs: 2025–2030 Outlook and Impact on Food Prices

Freight and transportation costs are crucial determinants of global food prices. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the cost of moving agr... Read more

Bottled Water, Heat, and Nano-Plastics: Hidden Long-Term Risks

Bottled water has become a global staple due to concerns over tap water safety, convenience while traveling, and its relatively affordable price. According to the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), global consumption is growing at over 6% annually. However,... Read more

Global Food Import Bills Projected to Reach Record $2 Trillion in 2025

In an era marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, persistent supply chain disruptions, and intensifying climate change effects, the global food import bill is on track to surpass $2 trillion in 2025. This milestone reflects a continuation of trends observed,... Read more

Global Wheat Market Forecast 2025–2030: Price Trends & Trade Outlook

Wheat remains one of the world’s most critical staples, feeding billions across continents. But in the next five years — from 2025 to 2030 — the global wheat market is poised at a crossroads. Pressure from climate volatility, geopolitical risks, and shifting demand patterns... Read more

Sesame Seed Consumption is Growing in Turkey, China, and Japan

Sesame seeds are no longer just a garnish or traditional ingredient — they are a fast-growing commodity in global food and wellness markets. In countries like Turkey, China, and Japan, consumption is driven by culinary tradition, rising health awareness, and increasing demand... Read more

Global Chickpea Consumption Trends: From Middle East Staple to Global Superfood

Chickpeas—also known as garbanzo beans—have long been a dietary cornerstone in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Over the past decade, their global popularity has surged as consumers increasingly seek plant-based protein, sustainable diets, and high-fiber, ... Read more

Sulphur in Food Production: Fueling Fertilizers & Food Processing

Sulphur is becoming one of the unsung heroes of modern food production. Beyond its chemical uses, it plays an essential role in agriculture — as a nutrient and fertilizer input — and in food processing, where sulphur compounds serve as preservatives and stabilizers ... Read more

Global Rice Market Focus: Africa & the Middle East

Rice, a staple for billions, remains a critical food security grain in Africa and the Middle East. With population growth, urbanisation and changing diets, consumption is rising in these regions even as production lags. For traders, importers and brokers, understanding... Read more

Sugar Consumption, Import, and Production Trends in the Middle East and Africa

Sugar plays a central role in the diets and industries of both the Middle East and Africa. From traditional foods and beverages to large-scale manufacturing of confectionery, soft drinks, and bakery products, sugar remains one of the most traded and consumed commodities... Read more