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CBI offers a guide on how to develop your tourism product

News | 11 August 2020
Whether you are offering guided tours, accommodation, boat rental or provide river cruises, you offer services to your…

The plastic revolution in the fresh fruit and vegetables sector

News | 06 August 2020
Currently, 59% of the plastic waste created in Europe comes from packaging. In the fresh fruit and vegetables sector,…

Making progress towards a harmonised international cocoa quality standard

News | 04 August 2020
The market for high-quality cocoa in Europe is dynamic and holds great promise for cocoa producers and exporters.…

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Fairtrade loses ground among big brands but gains ground in private label chocolates

News | 28 July 2020
To consumers, sustainability in the cocoa sector is more important than ever. To support sustainability claims,…

Pauline Döll is the new CBI department head

News | 28 July 2020
As of 1 August, Pauline Döll is the new Head of Department at the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing…

Using business and market analyses to safeguard traditions and incomes in Egypt

News | 23 July 2020
The companies in this article were interviewed before the coronavirus crisis. In Egypt, there was a revolution…

Rapid urbanisation and its impact on the garden furniture market

News | 22 July 2020
Rapid urbanisation is increasing the number of larger and more crowded urban centres in Europe. This trend is shaping…

Palm oil & alternatives: Sustainable sourcing

News | 20 July 2020
Palm oil is often used in the food and cosmetic industries. Many users have concerns about its environmental impact.…

The growing importance of biodiversity for natural health ingredients

News | 17 July 2020
Natural ingredients are used more and more in health products. This presents an opening for exporters in developing…

What does the new EU Organic Regulation mean for exporters of grains, pulses and oilseeds?

News | 15 July 2020
In 2021, a new organic regulation will enter into force. At the same time, a new official control regulation begins.…
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Super health ingredients from Africa becoming popular

News | 13 July 2020
Natural ingredients from Africa are being used more and more in natural health products in Europe. Many, like baobab,…