Latest commodities Insight & Analysis – Page 20
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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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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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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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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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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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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…
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Analysis & FeaturesEl Niño threatens farmed salmon and prawns
El Niño could also disrupt the fish meal industry and drive up farmed fish prices later this year…
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Analysis & FeaturesPrice war pushes fruit and veg prices down
A price war is rarely a good thing for grocery suppliers – but could end up being a boon to the nation’s health…