All Commodities articles – Page 26
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Analysis and FeaturesUK wheat crop recovery set to drive down prices
UK wheat futures have already fallen “quite considerably” from the highs seen last summer
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NewsUS sweet potato imports to the UK suffer amid shortages
Two hurricanes hit North Carolina – which produces 60% of the US’s sweet potatoes – in the second half of 2018
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NewsWholesale onion prices almost double after 40% harvest drop
Almost half of onion SKUs in the mults are more expensive than they were six months ago
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Analysis and FeaturesRapeseed crop still to recover from 2018 heatwave
Prices are currently at €358.80/Mt for EU rapeseed, which is 5% higher than last year
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Analysis and FeaturesSpain to benefit from Italy's olive oil woes as prices soar
Italy’s extra virgin olive oil is now far more expensive than Spain’s, with Spain expecting a bumper crop
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Comment and OpinionHow chocolate makers can help put an end to Ivorian deforestation
Progress has been made, but chocolate manufacturers have work to do, says Rob McWilliam, head of Earthworm Foundation
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Analysis and FeaturesCocoa prices set to rise despite production boom
Worldwide cocoa production looks set to hit a record 4.85 million tonnes in 2019
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Analysis and FeaturesBeef supplies could be disrupted by cold weather and Brexit
Supplies of beef will likely tighten towards the end of 2019
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Analysis and FeaturesCrisp aisle hit by price hikes after effects of 2018 heatwave
Branded and own-label crisps prices have been affected by potato shortages
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Analysis and FeaturesSugar prices could rise 'more than 100%' in event of no deal
If the UK leaves Europe with no deal, WTO tariffs could be applied to sugar imports
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Analysis and FeaturesEU-grown sushi rice hit by shortage after 2018 heatwave
Wholesale prices for EU-grown sushi rice are in double-digit growth
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Analysis and FeaturesShoppers feel the crunch as new wine duty hikes kick in
Exclusive research by The Grocer reveals the supers have passed a significant portion of the tax on to customers
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Analysis and FeaturesPlant-based diets helping to raise price of almonds
Current almond prices are up 10% year on year as consumers seek plant-based protein
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Analysis and FeaturesVanilla and cardamom prices spiral after poor weather
Suppliers have found themselves at the mercy of a 30% spike in cardamom prices after shortages emerged
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Analysis and FeaturesGlobal banana glut sees wholesale prices fall
Average prices of imports to the UK are down 11p/kg on the equivalent week to 21 January during the past two years
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy food and drink faces a volatile, more expensive 2019
With Brexit, the US-China trade war and El Niño in the mix, grocery should brace for a tough year
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Analysis and FeaturesBoost to palm oil prices as Indonesian export levies eased
Prices have been pushed up further by Malaysia announcing a review of duties and taxes on the commodity
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Analysis and FeaturesUS-China trade talks boost soybean prices
Prices for US soybeans came under pressure last year after China imposed 25% tariffs on US soybean exports
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Analysis and FeaturesNigerian demand hikes Thai rice price
Prices were further driven by increased sales to the Philippines amid lower supplies due to typhoons
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Analysis and FeaturesCocoa prices inflated as wet weather hits Ivory Coast
Further upward pressure has been added by lower stocks in Europe and the US