Coronavirus research

We have bundled CBI’s Corona research for you: market research studies that help you deal with the effects of Covid-19, news items to inform you on the possible impact of the coronavirus on the European market, and other sources that help you stay informed on the situation.

Coronavirus studies

HDHT
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the Home Decoration and Home Textiles sector

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade, travel…
Processed Fruit and Vegetables
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the Processed Fruit, Vegetables and Edible Nuts sector

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade. As the…
IT and business process outsourcing sector
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the IT and business process outsourcing sector

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade, travel…
Natural Ingredients for Cosmetics
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the natural ingredients for cosmetics sector

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade, travel…
Apparel
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the apparel sector

The global impact of COVID-19 has surprised not only the apparel sector but the entire world.…
Fish and seafood
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the fish and seafood sector

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade. Small…
Spoons with Spices and Herbs
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the spices and herbs sector

At the time of writing, the first waves of COVID-19 are still spreading around the world. In some…
raspberries
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the fresh fruit and vegetables sector

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact activities around the world. The fresh fruit and…
aloe vera
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the natural ingredients for health products sector

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade. The…
chocolate bar
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the cacao sector?

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade. This…
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the coffee sector

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade. This…
Lentils
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the grains, pulses and oilseeds sector

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade. The…
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How to respond to COVID-19 in the tourism sector

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is having a major impact on international trade and…

Coronavirus news

News | 29 December 2020

Private label coffee consumption during COVID-19

The out-of-home coffee market was greatly affected during the COVID-19 crisis. Many coffee shops…
News | 07 December 2020

Cocoa products combine health and indulgence during COVID-19 crisis

The current COVID-19 crisis is changing consumer behaviour. The pandemic is increasing the demand…
News | 04 November 2020

COVID-19 boosts importance of wellness trend in HDHT sector

Consumers’ desire to improve their wellness is an important trend in the Home Decoration & Home…
News | 14 October 2020

COVID-19 crisis may create opportunities for software development

The COVID-19 crisis has affected the European outsourcing market. Still, developments are promising…
News | 02 October 2020

Success during the COVID-19 crisis: How 2 companies are moving forward

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the growth plans of many businesses. But, there are still some…
News | 08 September 2020

Cocoa: How a Liberian company is preparing for its first exports after COVID-19

Liberia has been greatly affected by armed conflict and the Ebola crisis in recent years. It is…
News | 13 August 2020

COVID-19 makes a big change to the European consumption pattern

COVID-19 has affected the European fish and seafood market. It has made some pre-existing…
News | 09 July 2020

Corporate Social Responsibility course allows businesses to progress during COVID-19 crisis

For many of us, 2020 will be a tough year. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected small businesses to…
News | 29 May 2020

Health during the COVID-19 crisis: Is washing your fruit and veggies with water harmful?

The COVID-19 crisis has had a huge impact on importers, especially in the processed fruit and…
News | 26 May 2020

Staying healthy during COVID-19 crisis: Eating nuts can help heart health

The COVID-19 crisis has had a huge impact on importers, especially in the processed fruit and…
News | 22 May 2020

Natural cosmetic ingredients getting boost during COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19 has increased consumer interest in natural & health products. Natural ingredients are…
News | 04 May 2020

Natural & health products to ward off COVID-19 symptoms

The coronavirus has increased consumer interest in health and natural products. Retailers across…
News | 24 April 2020

Opportunity to take the CBI Corporate Responsibility course during COVID-19 crisis

Due to COVID-19, CBI has noticed an increased demand for distance learning. There is also a need…
News | 22 April 2020

Outsourcing greatly affected but more relevant after COVID-19

The outsourcing sector has been greatly affected by COVID-19, and there is no immediate recovery in…
News | 20 April 2020

The bittersweet impact of COVID-19 on the cocoa and chocolate market

The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to lockdowns in Europe and other international markets…
News | 15 April 2020

Supply of spices and herbs seriously affected by COVID-19

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has greatly affected people’s behaviour. On the demand side…
News | 15 April 2020

The COVID-19 crisis spills over into the global coffee sector

The COVID-19 crisis has affected every corner of the coffee sector. Due to lockdowns, out-of-home…
News | 15 April 2020

High demand for processed fruit and vegetables due to COVID-19

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has greatly affected people’s behaviour. On the demand side…
News | 14 April 2020

COVID-19 disrupts supply chains for grains, pulses and oilseeds

Wheat prices have gone up after a price drop in March. Rice has become more expensive, and corn has…
News | 14 April 2020

All hands on deck for the fresh sector (COVID-19)

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the European economy. The demand for fresh fruit and vegetables…
News | 10 April 2020

COVID-19 impact on Home Decoration and Home Textile sector

The recent worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has a major impact on the world and its economies. Global…
News | 09 April 2020

COVID-19 disrupts seafood markets and production

COVID-19 has caused immediate and devastating consequences in many countries. Border closures,…
News | 07 April 2020

Running an apparel factory in times of COVID-19

Perhaps it should not have come as such a surprise but it did. The coronavirus outbreak began at…
News | 03 April 2020

Managing the catastrophic effect of COVID-19 on the tourism industry

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 is causing devastating disruption to people’s lives and global…
News | 02 April 2020

COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 has had major consequences for the whole world. Entrepreneurs have been…