The Field

Sunflower oil shortages forcing a choice between food & biodiesel

I thought I had seen most things in my 31-year career in the oils and fats world, but the last two years have been some of the most challenging. If Brexit, Covid and driver shortages were not enough,..

UK shoppers seek out value as grocery inflation hits 11-year high

With grocery price inflation at its highest level since 2011, shoppers are looking to retailers to help them cope with the rising cost of living.

Palm oil export ban sparks concern over global food prices

Experts says every country will suffer as world’s biggest palm oil producer bans exports of commodity used in food, cosmetics and cleaning products.