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French Farmers Fear For Dairy Herd As Lactalis Cuts Milk Purchases

Lactalis is to reduce the volume of milk it processes in France, a move it said is aimed at reducing its exposure to international commodity prices.

Louis Dreyfus Company's First Half Profit Drops As Grain Supply Swells

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) posted higher first-half sales volumes and a drop in profit, as the commodity group faced rising supply and lower prices of som...

Wheat Dips As Ample Supply Stifles Rally

Chicago wheat futures slipped on Tuesday, ending a run of four consecutive daily gains triggered by poor production in Europe.

Cargill Internal Memo Describes Structural Overhaul To Streamline Company

Cargill will undergo structural changes after missing internal earnings goals, with plans to streamline operations into three units instead of five.

World Food Prices Ease Slightly In July, UN Says

The United Nations world food price index eased slightly in July according to the latest data, with a decline in the index for cereals offset in part by in...

World Food Prices Hold Firm In June, UN Food Agency Says

The United Nations world food price index held steady in June data showed, with increases in vegetable oil, sugar and dairy products offset by a fall in th...

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EUDR Could Cost EU Consumers Up To $1.5bn, Says GlobalData

The introduction of new sustainability regulations, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), could have a marked impact on commodity supply chains.

JM Smucker Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates On Price Hikes

Jif peanut butter maker JM Smucker topped Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit, helped by higher prices of condiments and frozen food as well as...