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Summary Contemporary societies are changing their view on food, vegetarian and vegan movements dominate in these communities, and it is even fashionable not to eat meat. The following analysis is an attempt to answer whether this trend is also visible in the global trade of these produc...

Summary December was a mixed month for commodity index strategies overall. Natural gas was the strongest commodity for most index strategies. The precious metals sector was the strongest performing sector in December, rising over 5%. Natural Gas Contributes From Rebalance ...

Summary The United States is a leader in pork exports and the U.S. pork export industry has continued to generate impressive growth. Pork originating from U.S. hog producers is in demand from international buyers from Mexico to China. Export demand plays an important role in U.S. po...

Summary Prices are up significantly for pork producers in all facets of their business, and with the consumer price index still above 8%, it’s not likely to fall anytime soon. It's unlikely producers will see any relief from higher prices any time soon, and one way producer...

Summary Commodity indexes have maintained good gains all year in the face of rising interest rates and the stronger U.S. dollar. October was a relatively quiet month for most markets, commodities included. The U.S. dollar was slightly lower despite U.S. 2-year yields rising by 20 ...

Summary Surging energy prices create uncertainty for EU food producers, although national energy support measures reduce the impact and shield production. Nonetheless, food producers need to reassess their energy strategies because mandatory cuts in energy use can't be ruled out t...

Summary The UBS Constant Maturity Commodity Index and other commodity index strategies slumped during September. CMCI declined by 5.5% in September but remains up 8.4% year-to-date. The Bloomberg Commodity Index declined by 8.1% in September and remains up 13.6% year-to-date. ...

Summary Food innovation and agricultural technology (AgTech) offer potential solutions to meet growing demand and greater supply chain risks. Alternative proteins and lab-grown meats are offering substitutes to consumers with evolving preferences for ingredients, environmental imp...

Summary A rising number of major European and American meat and dairy companies have set targets to reduce emissions and become net zero by 2050. As strategies evolve, it has become clear the industry is looking to use a broad range of measures. For major European companies, w...

Summary Pork prices traditionally spike in summer during the U.S. grilling season. Hog prices generally follow the same warm weather pattern. However, differing pricing patterns can emerge between hogs and pork due to a combination of demand, the hog production cycle and other fac...