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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: 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: 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...

Buyer's Brief: A Transformation Brewing In Black Tea

Tea consumption is on the increase, with global production growing in line with demand. Nick Peksa examines the current state of the market.

Buyer's Brief: A Volatile Year Ahead For The Food Industry

If you thought that 2021 was full of surprises, better hold on to your hats during the year ahead, writes Nick Peksa.

Buyer's Brief: Fertiliser Bubbles In The Supply Chain

While CO2 shortages are making the headlines, broader concerns over the price of fertiliser could lead to a rethink when it comes to food production in the...

Buyer's Brief: More Fright Than Freight

Limited capacity in both air and sea freight is leading to increased shipping costs, not to mention delays. Should consumers do their Christmas shopping ea...