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Buyer's Brief: Fresh Pasta – A New Luxury?

Nick Peksa looks at why the various commodities that go into making pasta are facing an unpredictable few months ahead.

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: Biofuels – Are They Really Sustainable?

While biofuels are often cited as an environmentally-secure alternative to petroleum, the negatives could outweigh the positives. Nick Peksa reports. This...

Buyer's Brief: One Box Doesn’t Fit All

With consumers flocking to e-commerce over the past year, Nick Peksa investigates how the packaging industry is repositioning itself to meet demand. This a...

Buyer's Brief – Dark Clouds On The Horizon?

After an unprecedented 2020, surely next year is going to see a return to relative normality? Not necessarily, says Nick Peksa of Cost Insights. This artic...