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Economic Indicators In Cyprus See Positive Shift From January To October 2024

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

December 13, 2024

The latest “Monthly Economic Developments” bulletin from the Cyprus Statistical Service (CySTAT) highlights an upward trend in key economic indicators for the period between January and October 2024.

Growth In Production And Construction

Manufacturing output rose by 3.3% in the January-September 2024 period compared to the same timeframe in 2023, reflecting steady growth in the sector. Meanwhile, the construction sector saw a remarkable surge. The total area of approved building permits reached 1,627.5 thousand square meters during January-June 2024, a significant 46.5% increase over the corresponding period in 2023.

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Boost In Vehicle Registrations

Motor vehicle registrations also experienced notable growth. From January to October 2024, total vehicle registrations reached 42,930, marking an 11.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The rise was driven by a 15.8% increase in private saloon cars, which totalled 29,588 registrations, and a 34.2% increase in light truck registrations, which rose to 3,855.

Tourism Sector On The Rise

Tourism showed promising growth as well, with tourist arrivals hitting 3,727,196 from January to October 2024. This represents a 4.6% increase compared to the 3,562,417 arrivals recorded in the same period in 2023, signalling strong recovery and growth in the tourism industry.

Decline In Trade Figures

Not all indicators followed the upward trend. Total imports of goods fell by 12.3%, amounting to €9,758.1 million for January-October 2024. Exports also dropped, with total exports of goods reaching €3,383.7 million, reflecting a 5.3% decline compared to the previous year’s figures for the same period.

Inflation And Consumer Prices

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a modest increase of 1.8% during the January-October 2024 period, compared to the same timeframe in 2023. This rise points to a controlled inflationary environment amid broader economic changes.

CySTAT’s report underscores positive growth in key sectors such as manufacturing, construction, vehicle registrations, and tourism. However, it also highlights the challenges faced in trade, with declines in both imports and exports. Overall, the data presents a mixed but optimistic outlook for the Cypriot economy as it navigates the remainder of 2024.

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Elevating Infant Nutrition: Nara Organics Unveils Premium Organic Formula

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 30, 2025

The Origins Of A Vision

When Esther Hallam welcomed her daughter Nara into the world, she immediately confronted a formidable challenge: identifying a trustworthy, high-quality organic infant formula. In a U.S. market dominated by cost-cutting practices—such as the use of skim milk supplemented with oils to meet nutritional standards—Hallam observed a disconnect between established availability and uncompromised quality. Research linking corn syrup to obesity and palm oil to reduced calcium absorption only reinforced her resolve to seek a safer alternative.

Redefining Industry Standards

Frustrated by the limitations of existing options, Hallam devoted seven years to developing an organic, whole-milk formula with the expertise of leading scientists and pediatric nutritionists. Nara Organics distinguishes itself by offering the highest percentage of milk fat of any formula on the U.S. market and a significantly reduced reliance on plant-based oils. The carefully selected blend of organic sunflower, coconut, and rapeseed oils not only meets nutritional needs but also minimizes potential health risks inherent to additives like palm oil, soy, and corn syrup.

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Manufacturing Excellence In Germany

Rather than manufacturing domestically—a decision influenced by previous concerns over Cronobacter contamination in American facilities—Nara Organics leverages the advanced, oxygen-controlled production environment of a German facility, widely regarded as the birthplace of powdered infant formula. Chief Marketing Officer Meika Hollender detailed that their unique manufacturing process, which minimizes oxygen exposure during can sealing, substantially extends shelf life and preserves formula integrity, setting a new standard in infant nutrition.

Strategic Investment And Market Impact

Backed by $32 million from prominent investors including AlleyCorp, BBG Ventures, Corazon Ventures, Gingerbread Capital, and Torch Capital, Nara Organics has also garnered support from high-profile celebrity investors such as Serena Williams, Gina Rodriguez, and Nicky Hilton. This robust investment positions the company at the vanguard of an organic infant formula market projected to grow from $20.7 billion in 2023 to $37 billion by 2032.

Enhancing Consumer Accessibility And Community Commitment

Nara Organics is available for purchase directly via its website, subscription models, and a dedicated mobile app that assists parents in tracking essential aspects of infant care. To underscore its commitment to community well-being, the company is donating over 1,400 cans of formula to the Good+ Foundation, which strives to alleviate multi-generational poverty by providing essential services to under-resourced families.

By merging state-of-the-art production with a commitment to organic, high-quality ingredients, Nara Organics is poised to redefine the benchmarks of infant nutrition in a competitive, evolving market.