Latest commodities Insight & Analysis – Page 19
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Analysis & FeaturesWholesale prices: quota reductions push up fish prices
Norway’s cod fishing quota was cut in 2014, lowering supply…
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Analysis & FeaturesWine prices in flux thanks to years of droughts and floods
Alternating floods and droughts (of both water and wine) have, over the past few years, kept European wine producers on th…
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Analysis & FeaturesBananas prices are falling as mults slash cost of fruit
The drama surrounding the failed merger of Chiquita and Fyffes has meant there have been lots of headlines about bananas…
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Analysis & FeaturesEU sugar prices set to fall in line with rest of the world
Sugar has fallen out of favour in some circles – even Sugar Puffs has dropped the word from its name…
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Analysis & FeaturesRabobank's 10-point plan to boost food and agribusiness
Global soft commodity output could be dramatically increased by the adoption of 10 innovation-driven ideas…
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Analysis & FeaturesEbola threat drives up cocoa prices despite good supply
Transportation disruption is affecting cocoa supply from Ebola-hit West Africa…
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Analysis & FeaturesIn-demand egg white liquid causes production increase
Demand for egg white liquid has risen due to its popularity as a healthy ingredient…
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Analysis & FeaturesRapeseed prices might soar because of neonicotinoid delays
A delay in approving the emergency use of neonicotinoid pesticides on winter oilseed rape…
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Analysis & FeaturesSalmon supply to UK rises as Russia bans Norway
Scotland’s salmon suppliers have so far avoided any fallout from the Russian trade embargo…
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Analysis & FeaturesPotato prices fall on back of fine summer and high yield
From famine to feast, the price of spuds keeps plummeting…
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Analysis & FeaturesOlive crop concerns set to hike oil prices
Retail prices for olive oil are tipped to rise as costs soar in the wake of concerns over upcoming crops…
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Analysis & FeaturesHealthier is cheaper as low-sugar juices offer savings
Consumers choosing low-sugar drinks in the juice aisles could be cutting spending as well as sugar consumption…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK wheat price slumps with bumper harvest
UK milling wheat has fallen to its lowest price since 2010 thanks to high British yields and strong global supply…
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Analysis & FeaturesSri Lankan tea prices rise as demand increases
Hot beverages are hot stuff, with increased demand pushing up tea exports from Sri Lanka by 23.5% in June…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow promotional strategies can deliver improved economics
Many fmcg manufacturers are stuck between rising input costs and pressure from retailers for discount pricing…
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Analysis & FeaturesOrange juice market feels global squeeze
We might think of orange juice as an irreplaceable item on our breakfast table, but it may become a rarer item…
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Analysis & FeaturesCanadian mining spill prompts fears over sockeye salmon supply
Salmon suppliers have moved to reassure UK buyers about wild salmon after a major mine waste spill in Canada…
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Analysis & FeaturesIvory Coast chocolate makers monitor Ebola crisis
The main cocoa producing regions of West Africa have so far been unaffected by the Ebola crisis…
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Analysis & FeaturesPrice of a cuppa to rise as Kenyan tea prices pick up
UK tea buyers are facing rising costs as the price of Kenyan tea starts to move up…
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket inflation falls to lowest recorded this year
Inflation across the big four supermarkets has fallen again to reach a new annual low…