All Commodities articles – Page 56
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NewsFarmers' blueprint for 'failed' dairy market
The dairy farmer coalition has reiterated calls for farmers to receive at least the cost of production for milk.
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NewsMilk campaigners’ letter sparks price fixing alert
The dairy industry has been put on high alert over potential price-fixing allegations, after dairy farmer protest group Farmers for Action wrote to processors demanding talks on milk prices.
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NewsMeadow Foods next to cancel milk price cut
Meadow Foods has cancelled its planned milk price cut following “positive talks” with its customers.
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Analysis & FeaturesUS drought sparks new fears for soya prices
As the drought in the US Midwest continues to worsen, attention is once again shifting back to the soybean market…
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NewsWiseman and Arla also shelve August price cuts
Robert Wiseman and Arla have followed the lead of First Milk and Dairy Crest by shelving controversial price cuts.
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Milk giants bow to pressure over price cuts
First Milk has caved in to farmers’ demands and ditched its planned 1.7ppl price cut.
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NewsNow Aldi adds 2ppl to milk price for farmers
Aldi will pay farmers an extra 2p per litre for milk to offset the reductions being introduced by milk processors next month.
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NewsMPs demand 'fair price' law on dairy D-day
MPs have called for legislation to ensure dairy farmers get a fair deal for their milk.
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Analysis & FeaturesCalifornian almonds set to rule in the EU
The world’s largest producer of almonds, California, is set for yet another record-breaking year…
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NewsFarmers blast Morrisons after new round in milk price war
Morrisons has been slammed by farmers for engaging in a price war with Asda over milk, bringing the price of four pints down to 98p.
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NewsTate & Lyle blames loss on costs
Tate & Lyle Sugars has blamed an annual loss of £37.4m on dramatic increases in the cost of raw materials.
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Analysis & FeaturesDon't rub it in: price hikes hit sunscreen
Sunscreen manufacturers are having a rough time at the moment…
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Comment & Opinion
Currency hedging is a sensible move
It seems strange to think the debt crisis in Europe has only been going on for just over two years…
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Analysis & FeaturesAs inflation dips, will rising grain prices spoil the party?
Fears about high grain prices pushing up the cost of food were back on the agenda this week after unusually dry weather in the US.
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NewsRetailers defend milk price model in wake of cuts
Big five retailers who do not use cost of production payment models for their milk have moved to defend their stance in the wake of this week’s “catastrophic” processor price cuts.
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NewsFirst Milk next to cut price as farmer unrest simmers
First Milk has become the latest processor to reduce the price of milk it pays farmers, blaming declining returns on liquid milk.
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NewsDairy Crest cuts milk price again
Dairy Crest has followed Robert Wiseman Dairies in announcing a further cut to its standard farmgate milk price.
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Analysis & FeaturesFalling sugar prices fail to translate in UK
The falling world sugar price has failed to translate into cheaper sugar for either UK food manufacturers or shoppers.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill mature Cheddar fall in price like mild?
When the wholesale price of mild Cheddar dropped by £50 per tonne month-on-month…
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Analysis & FeaturesRelief for buyers as ginger starts falling
One of the oldest traded spices, ginger is used in everything from biscuits to curry, so manufacturers will be relieved to hear…