The story of beef eating in China is one of globalisation, urbanisation and economic growth. And, with beef consumption set to grow by 24 percent in the next decade and outstrip the increase in supply, it is a story that … Continue reading
Recession in Europe has put pressure on retailers to keep prices low at the same time as prices have risen – European Union beef prices have surged by one third since the end of 2010, to around €4,000/tonne, four to … Continue reading
The squeezed middle has been a preoccupation of the political classes over the last few years – and now it is coming to the food sector as a new type of consumer stalks the aisles. Typically, consumers spent their household … Continue reading
Food and agri companies should look to the new EU member states for growth, according to a new report from Rabobank Food and Agribusiness Research. These nations will be be the most dynamic European markets in the next five to … Continue reading
The revelation at the start of this year that many supposed beef products in Europe contained horsemeat, some of them up to 100%, has shaken the food industry. Further tests revealed the extent to which things were not what they … Continue reading
The battle against climate change is at a crucial turning point. From 28 November to 9 December, 2011, the world’s climate negotiators will meet in Durban, South Africa, to determine the future of international climate change policy. Ernst & Young … Continue reading
The world economy has been through several cycles where different sectors have predominated. Most recently, the age of telecoms and high-tech that ended with the dotcom crash of the early 2000s and the age of financial services that came to … Continue reading
