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Judith Arends is the new CBI Managing Director

News | 12 October 2022

On 1 August 2022, Judith Arends became the new Managing Director at the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from…

Why was stevia absent at Biofach 2022?

News | 10 October 2022

Biofach opened its doors again in Nuremberg from 26-29 July 2022. Biofach is the world's leading fair for the organic…

Cooking oil crisis: Alternative oilseeds are essential

News | 03 October 2022

Sunflower oil is a popular cooking oil worldwide. Recently, the demand for sunflower oil and other edible oils has been…

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CBI's top 5 coffee articles for International Coffee Day

News | 01 October 2022

Millions of people enjoy a cup of coffee every day and the coffee sector creates many income opportunities in…

How does the European Green Deal impact the coffee sector?

News | 28 September 2022

Increasing concerns about the climate crisis have led the European Union (EU) to develop an ambitious set of actions.…

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Fraud and adulteration in the European spice and herb sector

News | 21 September 2022

In Europe, tackling fraud and adulteration in the spice and herb sector is a high priority. Adulteration is the illegal…

Côte d'Ivoire is a leading example in processing cashew nuts

News | 19 September 2022

Africa produces most of the world's cashew nuts but only processes 10% of them; Asia imports and processes the rest of…

Alternatives to Chinese outerwear production

Which countries are the best alternative to China for outerwear production?

News | 15 September 2022

The apparel sector is always changing because of consumer and supply developments. Placing orders in China, especially…

Are e-bikes the future of cycling tourism?

News | 12 September 2022

The demand for cycling tourism was already increasing before the COVID-19 pandemic. And when people had to stay home,…

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CBI’s top 5 tourism articles in 2022

News | 09 September 2022

The summer holidays are almost over in most countries, and the end of the year is approaching fast. The tourism sector…

The Jordanian olive oil sector launches its united brand identity

News | 24 August 2022

Traditional farms, craftsmanship and high-quality products define the rich heritage of Jordanian olive oil. Over the…