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Food

Jul 15, 20262 min read

China Dethrones US as Vietnam’s Top Seafood Consumer: A 40% YoY Increase

In the first half of 2026, China became Vietnam’s largest seafood market, surpassing the United States. This shift resulted from an importation of Vietnamese seafood valued at nearly $1.4 billion, a 40% year-on-year increase. This accounted for almost a…

Food

Apr 20, 20263 min read

Mangosteen Dethrones Durian: The Fruit Price Shift in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the locally adored fruit known as Mangosteen, often referred to as the “queen of fruits,” is becoming more costly than durians due to a shift in agricultural trends causing a decrease in supply. Prices for the locally cultivated Mesta variety of…