Supply Chain

World Food Price Index Eases In December, Pushed Lower By Sugar

The United Nations' world food price index dipped in December against November levels, led lower by a drop in international sugar quotations, but still sho...

Spanish Manufacturing Growth Accelerated In December, PMI Shows

Spain's manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a strong note, with both output and new orders accelerating in December, a survey by S&P Global showed.

Spain’s Plant-Based Food And Drink Market Sees 9% Growth In 2023

Spain's plant-based food and drink market reached €572 million in 2023, a 9.4% increase from the previous year and close to double its 2018 value of &...

Dry Weather Threatens Ivory Coast Cocoa Crop, Farmers Say

No rain fell last week in most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa regions and farmers said that the dry weather could damage bean quality and tighten supply from...

SEE Bakery Chain Mlinar Group Gets New Majority Owner

Croatia-based investment company Bosqar Investment is investing €100 million in Mlinar Group, a bakery chain in the Adriatic region.

What Are Cocoa Futures, And How Do They Work?

Futures markets have seen a record-breaking run in cocoa prices in 2024, a surge exacerbated by the hedge funds that provide much of their liquidity headin...

Soybeans, Corn Rise In Choppy Trading On South American Weather Concerns

Chicago soybean and corn futures were higher in see-saw trading on the first trading day of 2025, supported by ongoing concerns related to dry weather in S...

Euro Zone Factories Saw Little Festive Cheer In December, PMI Shows

Manufacturers in the euro zone ended last year on a sour note, with factory activity declining at a faster rate, according to a survey which offered scant...