All Commodities articles – Page 49
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Analysis & FeaturesHow promotional strategies can deliver improved economics
Many fmcg manufacturers are stuck between rising input costs and pressure from retailers for discount pricing…
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Analysis & FeaturesOrange juice market feels global squeeze
We might think of orange juice as an irreplaceable item on our breakfast table, but it may become a rarer item…
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Analysis & FeaturesCanadian mining spill prompts fears over sockeye salmon supply
Salmon suppliers have moved to reassure UK buyers about wild salmon after a major mine waste spill in Canada…
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Analysis & FeaturesIvory Coast chocolate makers monitor Ebola crisis
The main cocoa producing regions of West Africa have so far been unaffected by the Ebola crisis…
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Analysis & FeaturesPrice of a cuppa to rise as Kenyan tea prices pick up
UK tea buyers are facing rising costs as the price of Kenyan tea starts to move up…
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket inflation falls to lowest recorded this year
Inflation across the big four supermarkets has fallen again to reach a new annual low…
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Analysis & FeaturesHalal meat product deals double during Ramadan
Ramadan has become an increasingly important event in the grocery calendar
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Analysis & FeaturesRapeseed oil prices driven down by good harvests
Rapeseed oil prices have tumbled thanks to good harvests at home and abroad…
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NewsSugar deal scramble as prices tumble
Food manufacturers are eager to settle annual sugar contracts earlier than usual this year…
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Analysis & FeaturesAlmond and walnut prices driven up by drought in US
Some of the most common nuts used in baking have risen sharply in price because of bad weather…
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Analysis & FeaturesCocoa butter production boost leaves an excess of powder
Cocoa butter prices have been riding high because of growing demand for chocolate, particularly in Asia…
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Analysis & FeaturesIce cream hots up as number of deals soar on 2013 levels
Competition has hotted up in the freezer aisle as ice cream brands run nearly twice the number of deals than a year ago…
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Analysis & FeaturesOlive oil prices jump on Spanish crop fear
A bumper 2013 crop made Spain a popular destination for olive oil buyers but more recently prices have started to rebound…
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NewsABF grocery sales hit by loss of Silver Spoon contract with Asda
Associated British Foods has reported a 5% drop in constant currency grocery sales following the loss of contracts at Silver Spoon.
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Analysis & FeaturesBeef prices set to regain momentum globally says Rabobank
Low farmgate beef prices continued to make waves in the UK this week but at a global level the situation could soon change…
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NewsCostco's first UK forecourt sells country's cheapest fuel
Costco opened its first UK forecourt at its Liverpool store last week, selling diesel for 129.9p per litre…
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Analysis & FeaturesWorld Cup dream is over but promo activity still buoyant
Just days ago, bunting adorned aisles; pallets of lager, cider and crisps filled foyers; and England flags were being sold full price on gondola ends rather than flogged off at a 75% discount. England’s World Cup campaign was tragically short, but its run-up brought major changes to retailers’ promotional activity ...
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Analysis & FeaturesBarbecue chicken, pork and beef prices set for summer stability
There is little sign of meat and poultry prices moving up this barbecue season…
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Analysis & FeaturesMackerel, plaice, tuna and salmon prices down
The prices of many key fish species remain on a downward trend year on year…
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NewsNew report highlights neonicotinoid impact on bees
The use of neonicotinoid pesticides is a key driver in the decline of bee populations and is also a major threat to other invertebrate species, scientists have claimed in a new report.