All Commodities articles – Page 45
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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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NewsABF grocery sales hit by loss of Silver Spoon contract with Asda
Associated British Foods has reported a 5% drop in constant currency grocery sales following the loss of contracts at Silver Spoon.
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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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NewsCostco's first UK forecourt sells country's cheapest fuel
Costco opened its first UK forecourt at its Liverpool store last week, selling diesel for 129.9p per litre…
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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 & 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 & 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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NewsNew report highlights neonicotinoid impact on bees
The use of neonicotinoid pesticides is a key driver in the decline of bee populations and is also a major threat to other invertebrate species, scientists have claimed in a new report.
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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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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…
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Analysis & FeaturesMexican lime shortages push up UK prices
A severe lime shortage in the US meant many Cinco de Mayo revellers had to make do without the fruit in their margaritas…
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Analysis & FeaturesPrice war helps push price inflation down to new low
As the price war heats up, inflation at the big four supermarkets has taken another tumble…