All Commodities articles – Page 47
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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…
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Analysis & FeaturesDrinks industry action under Responsibility Deal scrutinised
When wines and spirits have got stronger, how genuine is the drinks industry’s achievement in slashing 253 million units?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWine prices to fall thanks to bumper crops in key markets
Spain, South Africa and Australia have been tipped to offer some of the best deals for trade wine buyers this year…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK fruit growers warned over troublesome fruit fly
Growers are being urged to step up monitoring efforts to protect UK crops from a particularly problematic fruit fly…
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NewsArla cuts the price it pays farmers for milk
Arla has announced it is cutting its farmgate milk price, citing weakening dairy commodity markets.