All Commodities articles – Page 35
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Analysis & FeaturesCold snap sees electricity demand soar
The recent cold snap in Europe drove higher demand for electricity in the EU and UK
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NewsMackie's profits hit by 250% rise in price of cream
Growth in chocolate bar sales as well as exports to the Far East helped ice cream maker Mackie’s grow sales
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NewsCardboard cost hikes push beer brands towards plastic
Surging costs are putting small beer brands’ ability to sustainably package their products at risk say craft brewers
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Analysis & FeaturesTurmoil in Latin America pushes up banana prices
Political unrest, poor weather and interrupted transport facilities have all contributed to rising banana prices in the UK…
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Analysis & FeaturesCocoa beans up due to harvest concerns
Cocoa bean prices have increased since the start of the year due to dry weather in Ivory Coast and Ghana
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Analysis & FeaturesIndonesian import changes hike rice price
Demand for rice in Indonesia has skyrocketed thanks to a government edict allowing 500,000 tonnes of imports in
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Analysis & FeaturesDried fruit prices on rise ahead of Easter
Producers of hot cross buns and Eccles cakes are facing higher dried fruit costs
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NewsPost-fipronil boost to egg supplies eases EU prices
Egg yolk powder and processing egg prices are now falling sharply in the EU
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Analysis & FeaturesClosures and feedstock costs drive up polystyrene
Polystyrene prices have risen due to factory closures and rising feedstock costs
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Analysis & Features'Sluggish' sales set to hit red meat prices
The GB average prime cattle price was 357.03p/kg in the week ended 3 February…
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Analysis & FeaturesCotton prices up due to demand on US stocks
A global shortage of good quality cotton and tightening supplies in India have driven higher prices
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Analysis & FeaturesGlobal food prices fall with slump in sugar
Global food prices have fallen compared with last year, driven by a sharp plunge in the cost of sugar
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NewsStruggling soy crop set to hike price of animal feed
A drought in Argentina could push up the price of soy-based animal feed this year, experts warn
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Analysis & FeaturesChinese output cuts keep price of steel high
EU steel prices remain higher than last year due to the continuation of Chinese steel restrictions…
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Analysis & FeaturesInstability in producer countries hikes price of crude oil
Crude oil prices rose to almost a three-year high in January, driven by instability in a number of producing countries
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Analysis & FeaturesStyrene pushed up by costs, shutdowns and demand
Styrene prices have been increasing in line with crude oil costs and upcoming factory maintenance shutdowns in Europe
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Analysis & FeaturesDrilling decline and instability pushes up crude oil price
Crude oil prices approached three-year highs in January as a result of a decline in US oil rigs drilling from new sources
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Analysis & FeaturesSpanish production drop pushes up price of oranges
Price of oranges decreased slightly but are up a 10th on last year following a 25% drop in Spanish production
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Analysis & FeaturesTuna prices drop but pressure is on FADs
Tuna prices are falling back from record highs, but the relief could be short-lived
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NewsHoumous price hikes make for costly Veganuary
Average prices for supermarket houmous have increased by a whopping 12% since January 2017