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Buyer’s Brief: The Transformative Role Of AI In The Supply Chain

Nick Peksa reflects on whether the digital transformation in supply chains – particularly with regard to AI – is diluting critical th...

Buyer's Brief: Crystal Ball-Gazing: A Scorched Earth And A New City

Predicting the future can be a delicate art, particularly in these testing times. Nick Peksa gazes into his crystal ball to uncover what the coming year mi...

Buyer’s Brief: The Impact Of El Niño On Food Prices – A Perfect Storm

El Niño is back, and it could have a marked influence on food prices over the coming months, writes Nick Peksa.

Buyer’s Brief: A Complex Interplay In The Sugar Market

Nick Peksa explores how global climactic conditions and energy costs are influencing the sugar sector.

Buyer's Brief: Tuna – Does The EU Want Sustainable Fish?

Not enough is being done around the world to ensure that tuna is being fished at sustainable levels, says Nick Peksa.

Buyer's Brief: Understanding The Common Agricultural Policy

Nick Peksa examines what effect changes to the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy could have on retail sourcing.

Buyer's Brief: What's Driving High Coffee Prices?

Coffee prices are likely to be high for the remainder of the calendar year, with a lack of moisture in Brazil hinting at even longer-term problems, as Nick...