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Going bananas: Duct-taped fresh fruit sells for millions at Sotheby’s

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A banana duct-taped to a wall is causing a stir in the art world again. It just sold for $6.2 million at Sotheby's.

AgriLife Research-led Cotton Belt sustainability effort gains momentum

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… Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry and AgriLife Research crop physiologist … Joseph Burke, Ph.D., AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension cropping system agronomy … centers, one nonprofit organization, Agricenter International, and three for-profit …

110M Doodles coffee cups appear at McDonald’s across the US: NFT Collector

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The biggest NFT partnership in history between McDonalds, Doodles and Pharrell coincided with huge floor price increases for NFT collections.

Swiss Say Food Price Rises Are Not The Fault of Crop Traders

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Traders betting on crop futures aren’t to blame for driving up food prices, and speculation can rather help dampen market fluctuations, the Swiss government said.

WTO highlights importance of market transparency for stable food trade

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… WTO also collaborates with the International Grains Council (IGC) on a wheat maritime …

Bunbury becomes WA’s sugar import hub

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Southern Ports has inked a sweet deal with Australia’s largest sugar refiner to offload its product at the Port of Bunbury.

Luckin Coffee Deal for Brazil Beans Ensures Steady China Demand

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China’s Luckin Coffee Inc. agreed to buy an equivalent of 4 million bags of beans from the world’s top exporter Brazil between 2025 and 2029, signaling continued demand from one of the fastest growing markets.

Mulberry cuts jobs in ‘rebuild’ after poor sales

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The company's newly-appointed CEO says the luxury goods industry faces "significant uncertainty".

Inflation may not be tamed. How commodities can protect your portfolio

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… ’t been a drought-depressed grain harvest in the Midwest for more … . If one comes in 2025, grain prices could rise sharply. The Teucrium …

Russia has increased sugar exports to Uzbekistan by 3.3 times in 10 months

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… export of Russian sugar to Uzbekistan in January–October 2024 increased … was reported by Agroexport. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan became the key importers of …

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

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India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.

Compañía Nacional de Chocolates Partners with Farmforce to Launch the Traceability and Zero Deforestation Program (PTCD)

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Compañía Nacional de Chocolates launches the Traceability and Zero Deforestation Program with Farmforce, enhancing sustainable cocoa production standards. OSLO, OSLO, NORWAY, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Compañía Nacional de …

Select commodity tables released for agricultural projections

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… U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released selected tables … from the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034 report … have enduring effects on agricultural markets. These projections use … . 11, 2024, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates ( …

Kyrgyzstan imports 263.3 tons of coffee in 9 months

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AKIPRESS.COM - Kyrgyzstan imported 263.3 tons of … ,000. In the previous year, Kyrgyzstan imported 39.3 tons of … to Brazil, Kyrgyzstan imports coffee from Russia (167.5 tons), Kazakhstan (22 …

The Saturday Story | Red gold: Kashmir’s saffron story

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Agri commodity prices rule firm despite suspension of futures trading

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… derivatives trading in seven key agriculture commodities for the last three … the futures contracts on these agriculture commodities served as an important …

Coffee, tea and cocoa costs see global food import bill soaring past $2 trillion

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… and trade. Wheat and coarse grain output is expected to decrease but …

Europe’s Wine Harvest Shrinks Further as Bad Weather Hurts Vines

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Europe’s wine harvest declined for another year as adverse weather battered vineyards in top producers amid weakening demand.

Cocoa, coffee and tea push up global food import bill for wealthier countries

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… food security. Wheat and coarse grains output is expected to decline in …

S Alam’s oil, sugar mills shut as banks reluctant to deal with the group

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… the group and banking sector have said that banks are becoming … TBS that aside from the banking and power sectors, the … a series of directives to banks, including freezing the accounts … opening new accounts at different banks.  Among these, Infinia Composite …

Italian Coffee Machine Maker Nears Debt Deal

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Italian coffee machine maker Caffitaly System SpA is nearing a debt restructuring agreement, involving new money from shareholders and a haircut on its bank debt.

The curse of 'White Gold': How cotton enslaved Uzbekistan

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… harvesting cottonSource: Petapixel  When Uzbekistan became a socialist republic in … Uzbekistan has also been removed from international blacklists." Photo: Uzbek … To further modernize cotton production, Uzbekistan is expanding water-saving irrigation …

Cocoa Farmers’ Wards To Get Free Tertiary Education

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… rice, as part of our strategic grain reserve programme. “Building climate-resilient agriculture …

Kashmir’s Saffron Crop Hit by Dry Spell, But Demand Remains High

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… Mission and the India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC … Indication) tag awarded to Kashmir saffron last year has also … have registered with the Kashmir Saffron Park, booking much … the high demand continues, Kashmir saffron’s quality and …

Red gold feat: Inspired by Kashmir, man grows saffron in his Indore house

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AgriLife Research names new cotton breeder in Lubbock

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… a Texas A&M AgriLife Research cotton breeder for more … the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at …

Even with splashy headlines, weather still may be the big market mover in commodities

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… reactions across the broad market. Grain futures included. Unfortunately, this could be … family's Mahnomen, Minnesota, grain farm. Allison Thompson is a market … family's Mahnomen, Minnesota, grain farm. She recently purchased The Money …

Global food prices reach highest level in 18 months

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Increases signal grocery price pressures likely to rise further over the coming quarters

Food Commodities Bounce Back: 1st Sugar, Now Soybeans

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Climate Swings Could Spoil Your Cup of Coffee

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Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Xinjiang harvest breaks China's cotton yield record

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A vast cotton field in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has broken the country's large-scale mechanical harvest cotton yield record.

Agri-commodities gain on Trump’s hardline policy talk

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… Election Means for Australia’s Grain Industry, GrainGrowers said despite political differences …

Commodities Rebound After Yesterday's Sell-Off Amid US Dollar Surge Post-Trump Win

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From coffee beans to milk, this Singapore-based startup uses AI to determine ingredient quality

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ProfilePrint's AI platform could have implications for improving food security.

Match Issues Soft Revenue Forecast Amid Activist Campaign

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Match Group Inc. forecast worse-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter, a disappointment to investors who were expecting a turnaround at the dating app company amid pressure from activists.

China’s Luckin Shows Starbucks How to Sell Coffee

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Is a Frappucino an expression of individualism or a habit? The Chinese chain is betting on the latter. 

Commodities Slide as Trump Win Boosts Dollar, Threatens Trade

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Commodities broadly declined on prospects that a stronger dollar and potential trade disputes under a Donald Trump presidency will weaken the appeal of raw materials in global markets.

Coca-Cola Sales Drop in Turkey, Pakistan After Boycott Calls

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Coca-Cola Icecek AS saw a drop in sales in Turkey and Pakistan due to calls in the region to boycott brands with perceived links to Israel amid conflict in the Middle East and an economic slowdown.

Europe’s chocolate groups lead opposition to EU deforestation law delay

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Nestlé, Ferrero and more than 50 other companies say the uncertainty is putting investment at risk

Enough Tea to Brew 7.5 Billion Cups Is Piled Up in East Africa

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Three years ago, Kenya — one of the world’s biggest tea producers — set a minimum price for the commodity to cushion farmers from losses in an oversupplied market. Now, it’s been forced to suspend the plan and set about clearing a huge inventory at bargain rates instead.

Agriculture Minister Says Sugar Prices Should Go Up In New Pricing Regime

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A fast-changing Chinese coffee market awaits Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol

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Here's what new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol might see when he

Rwandan aromas for Chinese coffee drinkers

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Rwandan aromas for Chinese coffee drinkers

Cotton harvesting campaign in Tajikistan is reportedly progressing too slowly.

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… Plus Cotton harvesting in Tajikistan is reportedly progressing too … into manufactured goods in Tajikistan, while the remainder … production facilities operating in Tajikistan, with a combined … on importing vegetable oil from Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia. …

SL’s coconut-based products showcased at Saudi Agriculture Expo

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… 41st edition of Saudi Agriculture Expo where leading Agri-sector companies from … technologies and solutions in the agriculture sector. Insightful conferences and discussions … -based products showcased at Saudi Agriculture Expo appeared first on DailyNews …

China’s largest coffee chain plans to take on Starbucks in US

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Luckin Coffee’s expansion into rival’s home market comes five years after company was delisted from Nasdaq and fined

Caffè Nero buys 200 Degrees coffee brand

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The group plans to grow the 200 Degrees chain, which has expanded to 21 stores across the UK.

Coffee Regions in Vietnam Soaked by Heavy Rain as Harvest Starts

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Tropical Storm Trami has dumped heavy rain across some parts of Vietnam’s key coffee-growing region, just as the world’s biggest producer of robusta starts harvesting beans.

Superfood ‘red espresso’ made from South African tea takes off globally

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The husband and wife duo behind a superfood 'coffee' focus on community upliftment as well as caffeine-free kicks.

Unraveling the art of silk production in Uzbekistan

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… incorporating traditional Uzbek fabrics into their designs. Beyond fashion, Uzbekistan’s silk … craft alive​. Experiencing Uzbek silk firsthand Visitors to Uzbekistan can immerse themselves … in Uzbek society. For those looking to bring a piece of Uzbekistan …