Latest commodities Insight & Analysis – Page 12
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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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Analysis & FeaturesCocoa surplus set to mitigate price rises
Cocoa prices are set to rise this year, but the world isn’t facing a shortage just yet
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Analysis & FeaturesApple production shortfall to drive up juice price
Global production of apples is forecast to fall 3.2% on last season to 76.2 million tonnes in 2017/18
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Analysis & FeaturesA year of stability? What 2018 has in store for prices
Britain’s era of cheap food came to an inglorious end last year as food prices surged in the wake of the drop in sterling
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Analysis & FeaturesPipeline cracks push up oil & gas prices
Electricity and gas prices continued to rise in the UK
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Analysis & FeaturesRaisins and sultanas get pricier as farmers move on
While slightly down this month, both raisin and sultana prices have been rising steadily in the EU and UK
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Analysis & FeaturesBrussels sprouts 'crisis' fears prove to be unfounded
A mild summer and late start to autumn should ensure Christmas tables groan under good quality brussels sprouts
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Analysis & FeaturesUK lamb cheaper than New Zealand for first time in six years
Brits might be tucking into more home-grown lamb this winter, with UK prices falling below New Zealand’s
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Analysis & FeaturesSurging wheat costs set to hit bread prices
Allied Bakeries warned this week it would be forced to pass on losses incurred in the wake of surging wheat cost
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Analysis & FeaturesRising import and labour costs drive up price of fruit
Pineapple was one of the big risers in this week’s Grocer 33, and exclusive research by The Grocer shows it’s not alone
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Analysis & FeaturesApple shortage continues to hit juice and concentrate prices
Apple juice prices remain on the rise as shortages in Poland continue
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Analysis & FeaturesAmple supplies push UK pork prices down
Pigs in blankets shouldn’t cost the earth this Christmas, thanks to a drop in the price of pork over the past two months
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Analysis & FeaturesHeavy summer rains hit pumpkin quality
UK growers have warned that a wetter than usual summer has had a significant impact on pumpkin quality for the 2017 harvest
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Analysis & FeaturesUK beef prices pushed up by weak pound and fewer slaughterings
UK beef prices have risen due to a drop in cattle slaughterings and a weaker pound…
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Analysis & FeaturesCost hikes looming for balsamic vinegar
Makers of balsamic vinegar are facing potentially massive cost rises following weak grape harvests in Mediterranean Europe
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Analysis & FeaturesThe WTO quota row: what it means for trade and Brexit
The UK-EU “breakthrough” on splitting TRQs has run into global trade heavyweight opposition…
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Analysis & FeaturesApple juice squeezed by poor Polish crop
Fruit juice manufacturers are facing surging prices for apple juice concentrate due to a shortage of apples in Poland