All Commodities articles – Page 53
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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.
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Analysis & FeaturesCoca butter and aluminium are key commodity risers
Sweet-toothed consumers continue to contribute to the rising price of cocoa butter…
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Analysis & FeaturesCash crops 'will help meet global demand for more food'
Cash crop production does not necessarily harm poor economies and communities, a study has claimed…
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Analysis & FeaturesBlack pepper and ginger prices soaring
Spice suppliers and food manufacturers are facing a dramatic increase in the price of two key ingredients…
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Analysis & FeaturesWimbledon all set for bumper strawberry crop
With Wimbledon just two weeks away, British strawberry growers are set to serve up a bumper crop…
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Analysis & FeaturesCoffee cost rises as tea falls but a different story in store
Beverage producers are likely to have been paying more for coffee and less for tea this year…
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Analysis & FeaturesAquaculture set to play larger role in global fish production
Fisheries and aquaculture are set to play an increasingly important role in feeding the world, according to UNFAO…
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Analysis & FeaturesBeef prices in UK and Continent still falling
UK and European beef prices continue to tumble, with deadweight prices in the UK and France down nearly 10% on last year…
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Analysis & FeaturesUkrainian export revisions push up wheat prices
Wheat prices have moved up as a result of Ukrainian exports for 2014/15 being revised down by 4% on previous forecasts…