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Exploring future market segment for low-glycemic-index rice through market experiments in the Philippines
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 1, March 2025

Exploring future market segment for low-glycemic-index rice through market experiments in the Philippines

Originally published at CGIAR website last March 31, 2025
Marie Claire Custodio, Jhoanne Ynion, Nese Sreenivasulu, Matty Demont, Hans De Steur

The global shift in food consumption patterns has contributed to the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income country...

Decoding grain preferences across provinces in the Mekong Delta, Viet Nam
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 1, March 2025

Decoding grain preferences across provinces in the Mekong Delta, Viet Nam

Originally published at CGIAR website last March 31, 2025
Arelene Julia Malabayabas, Melanie Connor, Katherine Nelson, Le Anh Tuan

Viet Nam’s rice industry plays a crucial role in its agricultural landscape, providing livelihoods for millions and significantly contributing to the economy as one of...

Participatory foresight analysis to identify near-market segments for cowpea in Western Africa
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 1, March 2025

Participatory foresight analysis to identify near-market segments for cowpea in Western Africa

Originally published at CGIAR website last March 31, 2025
Sika Gbegbelegbe, Dean Muungani

Investments in crop breeding are usually expensive and take 7 to 10 years to yield results. However, market preferences tend to change over time due to various drivers...

Market Intelligence Area of Work Expands Reach with 4 Communication Tools
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 1, March 2025

Market Intelligence Area of Work Expands Reach with 4 Communication Tools

Originally published at CGIAR website last March 31, 2025
Ruvicyn Bayot, Melanie Connor, Agnes Mbugua-Gitonga, Dehner De Leon, Neale Marvin Paguirigan, Arelene Julia Malabayabas

Market intelligence research informs the design and revision of target product profiles (TPPs), ensuring that new crop varieties meet farmer, processor, and consumer...

Reducing ambiguity in agricultural research and development: Insights from a global experiment with plant breeding professionals
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 1, March 2025

Reducing ambiguity in agricultural research and development: Insights from a global experiment with plant breeding professionals

Originally published at CGIAR website last March 31, 2025
Berber Kramer, Carly Trachtman, Jérémy Do Nascimento Miguel

Investment decisions in agricultural research and development (R&D), particularly in plant breeding, often face significant ambiguity. Without clear market intel...

The Future of Potato Processing in Eastern Africa: Meeting the Needs of Farmers and Industry
Market Intelligence Bulletin, Volume 4, December 2024

The Future of Potato Processing in Eastern Africa: Meeting the Needs of Farmers and Industry

Originally published at CGIAR website last December 13, 2024
Diego Naziri, André Devaux, Pieter Wauters, Guy Hareau, Agnes Mbugua Gitonga

Potato is a major staple crop in many Eastern African households, but its role is expanding beyond the dinner table. Across Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, the potato process...