‘Climateflation:’ Higher temperatures mean higher food prices
‘Climateflation:’ Higher temperatures mean higher food prices “A new study links climate shocks to inflation Food prices and overall inflation will rise as temperatures climb with climate change, a new study by an environmental scientist and the European Central Bank found. Looking at monthly price tags of food and other goods, temperatures and other climate factors in […]
Consumers’ Behavior is Continuing to Shift Into 2024
Consumers’ Behavior is Continuing to Shift Into 2024 “How does the consumer products sector respond to the new financial realities faced by their customers? To find out, AlixPartners conducted an in-depth consumer priorities study, The Critical Consumer 2024, across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. More than 10,000 shoppers from France, Germany, Italy, […]
Artisanal Bakery Must-Haves to Address the Top 2024 Consumer Demands
Artisanal Bakery Must-Haves to Address the Top 2024 Consumer Demands “In the world of artisanal baking, staying ahead is not just a choice; it’s a commitment to crafting experiences that resonate with the ever-evolving tastes of your discerning customers. As we step into 2024, let’s explore the hottest bakery trends based on the latest Taste […]
Transport prices reach lowest level since March 2022, in the aftermath of peak season
Transport prices reach lowest level since March 2022, in the aftermath of peak season “The latest data from the TEG Index shows overall haulage and courier prices have continued to drop in February, with the most substantial decrease seen in courier vehicle prices. Data on road transport prices released this month have revealed a second […]
New all-time record for Moroccan avocado exports
New all-time record for Moroccan avocado exports “During the 2023-2024 season, which has just ended, Moroccan avocado exports reached an all-time high, according to Abdellah Elyamlahi, President of the Moroccan Avocado Association (MAVA) “Based on the latest figures we centralized this week from the Larache/Kenitra belt, where the bulk of Moroccan avocado production is concentrated, […]
Grocery prices rose more slowly than overall inflation in February for first time since 2021: StatCan
Grocery prices rose more slowly than overall inflation in February for first time since 2021: StatCan “Canada’s inflation figures came in softer than expected for a second consecutive month, suggesting to economists that the Bank of Canada will have ample grounds to begin cut interest rates in the coming months. Statistics Canada’s consumer price index report […]
Botswana’s inaugural citrus harvest set for export
Botswana’s inaugural citrus harvest set for export “Botswana is gearing up for its inaugural citrus harvest from the Selebi Phikwe Citrus Project, positioned approximately 402 km east of Gaborone. The initiative aims to export 70% of its yield. At a press conference in Gaborone, Agriculture Minister Fidelis Molao highlighted the stringent efforts required to align […]
Colombian company aims to export 500 containers of Tahiti lime per year
Colombian company aims to export 500 containers of Tahiti lime per year “Cetrino, an emerging company in the Colombian agricultural sector, plans to cultivate 125,000 Tahiti lime trees, thus taking part in the country’s growing agricultural boom. Santiago Córdoba, manager of Cetrino, spoke to Forbes about the details of this ambitious project aimed at positioning Colombia […]
Egyptian orange imports in the EU set records in February
Egyptian orange imports in the EU set records in February “The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture recently reported that the EU imported a total of 2,149,041 tons of citrus fruits in 2023. To better grasp the magnitude of this figure, if we used cubes with sides measuring 1 meter, which could contain about one thousand liters, […]