Innovations and market trends: what international trade shows tell us about the future of agri-food
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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COLEAD’s Market Insights department, through the FFM+ programme, recently attended several major trade shows – Fruit Logistica, Biofach, Gulfood, IFE – to capture innovations, marketing signals and identify emerging trends. Between product innovation, the rise of superfoods, the shift towards sustainability and the breakthrough of artificial intelligence, the 2025 editions of these shows confirm that the global agri-food sector has entered a new era. Superfoods and well-being Demand for nutritious products is booming, driven by a growing focus on well-being.… +New papaya market study
- 27/09/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
New papaya market study We are pleased to announce the publication of a new market study entitled “Market Profile for Fresh Papaya from West Africa to Regional and European Markets”, which is now available in the COLEAD e-library. This comprehensive study, produced by COLEAD’s Market Insights department through the FFM+ programme, provides valuable analysis and insights into papaya production, export trends and market dynamics, with a particular focus on West African producers. Key highlights of the study include Global… +Benin: new fruit wharf and wholesale market on the way
- 29/08/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Benin: new fruit wharf and wholesale market on the way The Government of Benin, with the support of the World Bank, has launched the construction of a new fruit wharf at Cotonou International Airport. The Project to Support the Competitiveness of the Agricultural Sector and the Diversification of Exports (PACOFID) and the Société d’Infrastructures Routières et de l’Aménagement du Territoire (SIRAT) are the developers of this new facility, and the buildings are due to be delivered in September. The… +Developing colead’s training offer for local markets
- 07/03/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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- 22/02/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
The way in which products are sold and marketed can have a considerable impact on the growth and sustainable development of a business. To penetrate a regional or international market, producers have to compete with producers from all over the world. What’s more, when exporting, certain legal and commercial requirements mean higher operating costs. Hence the need to adopt a diversified market strategy based on an understanding and specific positioning on local, regional and international markets. Through its programmes, COLEAD… +COLEAD “Market Insights” webinar series, let’s get started!
- 13/07/2023
- Posted by: Emmanuel Bourcelet
- Category: ACP EN, Corp EN
COLEAD’s “Market Insights” department launched a series of specific webinars on June 27th 2023, aimed at informing partner beneficiaries about market trends. The first workshop (in English) focused on the organic fruit and vegetables market in the EU. Below you can find links to the recording and slides: Recording Slides Full study Save the date for the next (English speaking) webinars ! Wed, October 18th, 2023, 15:00 CEST: “Key factors for launching a successful mango processing business” (English)– Register here… +COLEACP-PAFO session on Business opportunities for African young entrepreneurs in African and European markets
- 28/10/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: ACP EN, News
On Wednesday 26 October 2022, COLEACP and the PanAfrican Farmers Organization (PAFO) co-organised a hybrid session on Business opportunities for African young entrepreneurs in African and European markets as part of the 2022 International Young Farmers Summit organised by the PAFO. The main objective of the Summit is to promote, strengthen and spread the voice of young farmers in the international arena. The joint session featured three African young entrepreneurs (see biodata) who are part of COLEACP’s wide network of… +EC “Mirror Clauses” report reiterates importance of WTO rules and support for developing countries
- 13/07/2022
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: ACP EN, News
On 3 June 2022 the European Commission published its report on the application of EU health and environmental standards to imported agricultural products. The debate on how EU rules can ensure that imported produce matches EU standards – described as “mirror clauses” – has been a hot topic during France’s presidency of the Council. Several Member States are pressing the Commission to ensure that as the EU strives for higher standards, third countries must be obliged to apply the same… +New market study analyses trends and potential for ACP-Caribbean horticulture
- 28/04/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Caribbean, News
This new market study, researched and published by COLEACP’s Market Insights service through the Fit For Market and Fit For Market SPS programmes, provides a detailed overview of the current situation and potential for development of the fruit and vegetable sector in ACP countries in the Caribbean region. The study includes a comprehensive analysis of import and export flows with the main trading partners of the ACP Caribbean countries, and is also a marketing tool to assist exporters and importers… +News Digest: Agri-food Markets, Production and Trade
- 11/04/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: ACP EN, News
IMPACTS OF WAR IN UKRAINE EU sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine The EU has responded to Russia’s military attack against Ukraine by adopting a comprehensive and robust package of restrictive sanctions. The sanctions are listed here. Source: European Commission, 2022 Russian invasion causes South African citrus issues South Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) says it is working closely with exporters, government and other stakeholders across the value chain to mitigate the impact that the Russian invasion of… +