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Harvest updates, market trends and export guidance from the Whitehorse Foodtech team.
August 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Market research: How are global spices and cashew markets growing in 2026?
A roundup of 2026 market forecasts for global spices (black pepper, cinnamon, star anise) and cashew nuts — market size, growth rate, and key consumer trends.
August 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Market research: How fast is freeze-dried fruit powder growing in 2026?
A roundup of global freeze-dried fruit powder market size forecasts for 2026, growth rate, and the key demand drivers from international market research firms.
August 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Market research: Global edible bird's nest industry outlook for 2026
A roundup of global edible bird's nest market size forecasts for 2026, key growth drivers, and what it means for distributors and health & wellness brands.
August 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Market research: Global coffee industry outlook for 2026
A roundup of global coffee market size and growth forecasts for 2026 from established market research firms, plus the key trends worth watching.
August 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Industry report: Vietnam's agricultural exports hit record highs in 2025
A roundup of Vietnam's 2025 coffee, cashew and black pepper export figures — all three set new records — with sources cited from Vietnam's statistics office, customs data and USDA.
August 1, 2026 · 3 min read
International payment methods in import/export, compared
T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, Open Account — a clear comparison of how safe, costly and appropriate each international payment method is, and when to use which.
July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
What is trade finance? A plain-language overview of the main instruments
A simple explainer on trade finance: the most common instruments, why import/export businesses rely on it, and the latest market data on the trade finance gap.
July 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Ocean freight for agricultural exports: what buyers need to know
A practical explainer on sea freight for agricultural exports — container types, transit times, rate volatility, and how to choose the right shipping terms.
July 15, 2026 · 2 min read
The agri export supply chain, explained: from farm to international shelf
A simple, complete walk-through of every link in the agricultural export supply chain — sourcing, processing, quality control, packaging, documentation and international shipping.
January 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Incoterms for agricultural exports: FOB, CIF and EXW explained
A practical, buyer-facing overview of the three Incoterms most commonly used when importing coffee, freeze-dried fruit powder and agri raw materials from Vietnam.