US grocery inflation accelerates in March

US grocery inflation accelerates in March
Grocery prices in the US have been increasing at an accelerating pace since April 2021. In March 2022, grocery prices were up 11% from the previous year – in February […]
Tue 19/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain hit by protests at rising costs

Spain hit by protests at rising costs
A strike has been called in Spain to protest against the spiralling costs affecting the transport sector. The Platform for the Defence of the National and International Road Freight Transport […]
Thu 24/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Calls for government support to help NZ vegetable farmers

Calls for government support to help NZ vegetable farmers
HortNZ reports that vegetable prices in New Zealand will continue to increase if the Government does not support growers to find ways to reduce the costs of growing. HortNZ president […]
Thu 24/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Fertiliser prices soar due to war in Ukraine 

Fertiliser prices soar due to war in Ukraine 
The war in Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed against Russia have sent fertiliser prices skyrocketing. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of fertiliser. Its exports in 2020 were valued […]
Wed 23/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

US consumers prioritise fresh produce despite inflation

US consumers prioritise fresh produce despite inflation
A report based on in-depth analysis of consumer shopping data in the US found that inflation is significantly higher for fresh products than frozen or shelf-stable categories. In addition, price-sensitive […]
Mon 14/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Reefer prices predicted to rise further into 2022

Reefer prices predicted to rise further into 2022
Reefer container rates are forecast to climb even faster than dry cargo rates in 2022, according to Drewry’s recently published Reefer Shipping Annual Review and Forecast 2021/22 report. “As trade […]
Mon 03/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

30% rise in cost of Spanish produce

30% rise in cost of Spanish produce
Spanish fruit and vegetable prices have risen 30% in the past 2 months, according to the Consentio platform. Leading this increase is courgettes, with an increase of 30%, as well […]
Thu 23/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Global food prices “close to record levels”

Global food prices “close to record levels”
Food prices worldwide have reached near record highs, according to a Bloomberg report. A United Nations gauge of global food prices rose by 1.2% last month, as further evidence of […]
Mon 06/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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