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Rabobank sees scale and specialisation as key trends in Europe

2026-10-05T16:04:00+01:00By

New report warns suppliers and wholesalers face mounting pressure from volatile supply, fierce competition, and more powerful retail buyers

  • Rabobank sees scale and specialisation as key trends in Europe

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