Latest commodities Insight & Analysis – Page 18
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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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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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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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Analysis & FeaturesAlmond prices driven up by California drought
Producers of almond-based products are being warned they may need to shell out more for their key ingredient…
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Analysis & FeaturesFalling raisin prices mean cheaper Christmas puds
There’s been much talk recently about Christmas dinner becoming cheaper and the pud is no exception…
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Analysis & FeaturesFarmgate milk price collapse looks set to continue in 2015
Almost a quarter of the value of UK farmgate milk has been wiped out since April, according to data from DairyCo…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK apple production 'under threat' from neonics ban, says CPA
Apple production in the UK could become “unviable” within a decade…
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Analysis & FeaturesUnfavourable weather pushes up durum wheat prices
Global production of durum wheat has fallen 12% to 33.3 million tonnes: a 13-year low…
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Analysis & FeaturesItalian olive oil price up 30% in a month
A leading olive oil supplier has described 2014 as “the most difficult year I have ever seen”…
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Analysis & FeaturesHaricot acreage increase drops price by 40%
A sharp rise in plantings of haricot beans – the core ingredient in baked beans…
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Analysis & FeaturesCommodity prices: rain in Canada pushes up durum wheat prices
Durum wheat prices have continued to rise with heavy rain during the growing season…
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Analysis & FeaturesFeed cost fall set to ease meat suppliers' winter woes
With winter fast drawing in, an expected drop in animal feed costs is likely to bring some early festive cheer…
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Analysis & FeaturesRetail dairy prices defy slump in commodities and wholesale
Britain’s dairy industry has suffered a devastating crash in wholesale prices in recent months…