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Coffee by Mike Kenneally

Brexit’s impact on the UK coffee industry

News | 12 November 2021
Coffee is a very important industry for the UK. It employs around 150,000 people and has a revenue of nearly 13 billion…
Chocolate

Brexit’s effect on the UK & EU cocoa sector

News | 11 November 2021
The cocoa and chocolate sector in the United Kingdom (UK) has felt the impact of Brexit. Trade relations with the…

Increase in demand for immunity-boosting spices

News | 05 October 2021
The global COVID-19 pandemic motivated consumers to buy food and drinks that support their immune systems. Ingredients…

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Sustainability is becoming more important in home decoration and textiles

News | 28 September 2021
Sustainability is becoming more and more important for European consumers. In the Home Decoration and Home Textiles (…

Organic Europe needs certified ingredients

News | 24 September 2021
The European Organic Action Plan has set a target of 25% organic farmland by 2030. The plan is part of the European…
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is changing the future of processed fruit and vegetables

News | 16 September 2021
In March 2021, the European Commission (EC) presented a digital transformation strategy. To support the supply chain…

9 CBI-trained womenswear brands at Who’s Next 2021

News | 30 August 2021
Fashion fairs are finally going ahead this autumn. 9 womenswear brands from Moldova and Belarus will take part in Who’s…

Demand for sustainable seafood increases during COVID-19 pandemic

News | 26 August 2021
The demand for seafood sustainability certification is increasing. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, demand grew.…
Woman with shopping bags

The European apparel market after the coronavirus pandemic

News | 24 August 2021
In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the international fashion industry. But now, things are returning to normal…

Open talent platforms are the future of recruiting

News | 19 August 2021
Open talent platforms are the future way to recruit workers. They offer threats and opportunities for service providers…

Jordanian farmers experience success in Europe with Medjool dates

Story | 15 August 2021
Fruits grow well in the Jordan Valley. One product that is growing in popularity is the Medjool date. Jordanian farmers…