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Too early to tell impact of high wheat prices on flour products
It’s too early to predict the impact of huge rises in wheat prices on European flour products such as bread and biscuits, according to the National Association of British &...
Wheat, oils and dairy prices to stay up 40% for next decade, FAO
The FAO is cautiously optimistic about the prospects of food commodities in the wake of economic upheaval in the past two years, but average prices for wheat and grains, vegetable...
Survey suggests most Americans would accept 'sustainable' GM wheat
Many American consumers would be receptive to foods containing genetically modified wheat if it is produced sustainably, suggests a new survey examining attitudes to food technologies from the International Food...
EU wheat forecasts trimmed in global wheat production estimates
Wheat production on a global scale for the 2010-11 global crop has been revised upwards by two million tonnes to 660 million tonnes, according to the May report from the...
Food companies to be hit by higher grain prices
Food companies are likely to struggle with high grain prices well into next year, according to the USDA’s first crop projection report of 2009.
Cocoa prices remain resilient despite commodity slump
Cocoa prices have proved resilient in the economic downturn, even as other commodity prices have slumped, and confectionery manufacturers are concerned that tight supply will keep prices high for some...
Agrana: Supplies rise for commodity-sourced ingredients
Bakers will welcome fresh figures from Austrian sugar, starch and fruit preparation supplier Agrana that reports a lift in autumn harvest figures for commodity-derived ingredients, an encouraging sign that supplies...
Premier recovers commodity costs through price rises
Premier Foods, the maker of Hovis bread, reports 'good progress' in recovering commodity inflation as price increases passed onto retailers offset high ingredient costs.
Premier combats commodity costs with dividend cut
UK-based Premier Foods today confirmed it will cut its annual shareholder payout in half, as the rising price of wheat and other commodities continue to dog the bakery firm.
UK food industry must adapt to commodity shortages, report
The independent research organisation Chatham House has launched a project to examine how the UK can best secure its food supply in the face of global food production shortages.
Northern Foods withstands commodity pressure
UK-based Northern Foods yesterday reported a Q3 3.5 per cent revenue increase, avoiding the current commodity squeeze by passing costs on to customers.
USDA predicts more commodity price rises
US wheat stocks will fall to their lowest level in 60 years, which will contribute to a sharp rise in prices, according to US Department of Agriculture projections.
Northern Foods feels commodity squeeze
Global food manufacturer Northern Foods this week warned that it faces price rises of up to ten per cent because of steep commodity price increases in the UK.
Commodity prices continue to skyrocket
Food processors can expect no relief in the near future from the sharp surge in commodity prices, pushed upward by supply shortfalls and higher global demand.
Irish bakers pass on commodity costs
Bakers are again warning that the soaring price of flour is set to drive up bread prices as costs are pushed further down the supply chain to consumers.
EC publishes food commodity income prospects
The EC has published prospects for agriculture markets and income from 2006 to 2013 - but the failure of the WTO talks could impact future growth.
Commodity rises to hit profit, warns food maker
There are signs that rising commodity costs are pinching the length of the food chain with US cereal product maker General Mills warning that, despite strong fourth quarter figures, the...
