All Commodities articles – Page 30
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NewsPernod Ricard warns of New Zealand wine brand shortages after poor harvest
The supplier said it had 34% less Marlborough sauvignon blanc this year compared to last year’s vintage
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NewsRising production costs could push up retail dairy prices
Processors have been increasing farmgate prices in response to strong global demand and a lower-than-expected spring flush in the UK
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NewsMorning cuppa threatened by climate crisis, report warns
PG Tips, Tetley, and Twinings echoed the warning
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Comment & OpinionThe prospect of food price inflation is a worrying new development
Echoes of previous crises are unavoidable, but this is no time to panic
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NewsFears grow over inflation as wheat, corn and soya prices hit eight-year highs
The crops are watched closely as they form the backbone of diets around the world
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NewsBread prices must increase to cover inflation, warns Irwin’s
Food prices were down in March, according to the ONS this week
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NewsOilseed rape prices up due to crop concerns
According to Mintec, rapeseed oil at Rotterdam was priced at €1,053.33 (£909.56) per metric tonne on 7 April
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NewsFood and drink exports still down despite February recovery
HMRC figures show food and drink exports to the EU were down by 26% in February compared with the same month last year
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Comment & OpinionFmcg will need to fight to hold on to profits as inflation rises
There are a number of complex factors exacerbating the inflation situation, not least elevated Covid costs, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsArla sounds alarm over rise in costs due to rising feed costs
It comes amid tight global supplies of cereals, with Arla warning the cost of production could rise by 6%
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s the outlook for key food commodities in 2021?
With Brexit disruption and the pandemic contributing to a volatile market, what’s the outlook for key food commodities this year?
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NewsFree range egg sector threatened by high feed costs and low prices
Feed prices have been elevated by high demand from China, which is rebuilding its pig herd
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NewsTight supply set to keep farmgate price of beef high in 2021
The GB all-prime average deadweight beef price ended 2020 some 5% higher year on year, and is expected to remain high
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NewsCompulsory dairy contracts get go-ahead from government
The proposal, backed by the devolved administrations, is set to shake up how the sector operates
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NewsRabobank warns of further commodity price hikes in 2021
Soy, corn and wheat prices are set to increase as poor weather and governmental stockpiling continue to put pressure on supplies
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NewsAHDB facing challenge to funding model with levy ballot
Growers are unhappy with how the board collects and spends their compulsory levies
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NewsFood price hikes loom amid pressure on commodities
Wheat, sunflower oil and soybeans are among the ingredients that have seen significant price increases in recent months
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NewsFarmgate beef prices set to soar ahead of Brexit deadline, analysts warn
Stockpiling ahead of 31 December to avoid tariffs and cross-border disruption could inflate prices
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NewsCovid-19 foodservice shutdown leads to reduction in British potato plantings
Trade has remained sluggish since pubs, restaurants and QSR outlets started reopening after lockdown in July
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NewsShortage of UK-grown oilseed rape looms as yields slump
The crop has seen an 18%-26% drop in yield against the five-year average