Timeline: Olive oil crisis
The price of olive oil has shot up over the last two years, with figures from market insight firm, Y Charts, reporting a record high of 10281.37 USD per metric tonne, in January 2024. So,…
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NPD Trend Tracker: From spooky treats to Christmas sweets
Food and beverage brands are getting ready for the holidays with this weeks’ new launches. There’s Halloween, Christmas, oh and a little bit of wellness thrown in for good measure. Because it’s pumpkin spice…
How climate change is impacting food commodities
A range of agricultural commodities have been linked to climate change. What’s more, many of these same commodities are also vulnerable to its effects. How is the food and beverage industry responding to both environmental…
Consumer pressure for certification is driving regulation change
Certifications – such as Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade – are a significant presence in the food and beverage industry. But how do they come about? Certifications are in some ways a bottom-up creation, as consumer pressure…
When will coffee prices come down?
Coffee prices have been on the rise for quite some time. For nearly a year, the general trend has been upwards, reaching a 13-year peak on 28 August this year, according to Trading Economics. A…
Has COVID-19 changed eating and drinking habits for good?
COVID-19 changed lives overnight, with government lockdowns shutting restaurants, pubs and cafes, and keeping people at home. But how did it change the eating and drinking habits of those who lived through that time, and…