All Commodities articles – Page 50
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Analysis & FeaturesCommodities experts urge caution over price volatility
Volatility and its drivers remain poorly understood, and caution is advised when making predictions
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Analysis & FeaturesLamb price crash not due to New Zealand imports
UK lamb prices plummeted by 20% in the last two weeks of April – prompting British farmers to hit out at New Zealand impor…
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NewsLarge bread loaves 15p cheaper due to supermarket price wars
Supermarket price wars have sliced 15p off the average price of a loaf of bread in the past 12 months…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK beef, lamb and pork prices down
UK beef prices continue to fall due to increased slaughterings from a larger steer herd…
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Analysis & FeaturesBrands increase deal numbers following unusually quiet Easter
The total number of deals this month is nearly 7% higher than in the previous four-week period and up 7.3% on the corresponding period last year
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Analysis & FeaturesQuinoa prices ease with more planting
Quinoa is an ancient grain-type cereal that has been growing in popularity over the past few years in the US and Europe due to its perceived health benefits
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Analysis & FeaturesNut prices set to ease after record highs
World prices for peanuts rose 23.4% this month to £991.5/tonne, primarily due to a poor crop in China
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Analysis & FeaturesPrices for pineapples at highest since 2012
European importers are currently paying £12.38 for 11kg of Costa Rican pineapples - up 70% on a year ago and the highest since their August 2012 peak
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Analysis & FeaturesMilk powder prices show signs of recovery
Prices for milk powder remain down on a year ago, but both whole and skimmed milk powder have risen month on month
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons leads on cuts as grocery prices drop to new low
The Grocer Price Index recorded annual deflation of 2.5% in the month to 1 April
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NewsDamaged produce forces up iceberg lettuce prices
Iceberg lettuce prices have risen more than 50% month on month after frosts and high winds damaged the quality of produce
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda leads in Easter promos against a quieter backdrop
Surprisingly, the Co-operative Group, with its convenience focus, had just seven Easter confectionery deals over the period
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Analysis & FeaturesBritish cuppa is safe despite tea price shift
Contrasting price movements in Kenya and India may encourage some suppliers to change their sourcing tactics
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy faces price lull after winter surge says Rabobank
Dairy commodity prices could drop again soon despite having recovered in recent weeks, analysts have warned…
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Analysis & FeaturesEl Niño uncertainty triggers food commodity supply fears
Scientists have confirmed the presence of El Niño, and that it is to be relatively weak, but cannot yet tell producers the duration
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Analysis & FeaturesPackaging prices plummet across the board
Falling polymer prices – a result of the drop in the cost of crude oil – are driving packing prices down across the board…
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NewsOrganised crime to target food industry
Report by Europol claims that criminals are turning away from traditional sources of crime to food and drink
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NewsPasta producers pessimistic over durum wheat outlook
Pasta producers are seeing core ingredient durum wheat fall in price after months of double-digit increases…
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Analysis & FeaturesBeef cheap in Europe, but Brazilian price on the up
The deadweight price of beef is still falling in France, with low milk prices leading to increased dairy cow culling…
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NewsOil price slump hits ethanol processors
Low crude oil prices have been a boon for many, but for makers of ethanol the slump in oil – to lows of below $50 a barrel…