Freight

Rabobank: Global recession affecting pork demand and increasing volatility

01-Feb-2023 By Jane Byrne

A small upside in pork trade is expected for this year, and the re-opening of China is raising opportunities but also uncertainties, finds the latest Rabobank pork quarterly.

Massive earnings boost for Louis Dreyfus amid global agri-commodity market turmoil

23-Sep-2022 By Jane Byrne

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) generated substantial profits in the first half of 2022, saying it capitalized on its diversified business portfolio and global network to manage global trade challenges and the fall-out from the war in Ukraine.

Feed additives tracker: Fire at DSM factory in China, vitamin producer revenues down, lockdowns return

02-Sep-2022 By Jane Byrne

We look at activity in the feed additive market over the past few weeks.

Challenging freight conditions to stay: How food industry and agribusiness sector can build resilience

12-Jul-2022 By Jane Byrne

Ocean freight rates, which had risen across the globe, have softened but Rabobank expects them to stay elevated post-pandemic.

What are the consequences of China’s COVID-19 measures on shipping costs?

29-Mar-2022 By Jane Byrne

There has been limited adverse impact, so far, on container freight rates from the COVID-19 imposed restrictions in China.

High feed prices, inflationary pressure and supply chain disruptions to be common themes again in 2022

13-Jan-2022 By Jane Byrne

We hear from Danisco Animal Nutrition, Hamlet Protein, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Novus, and Cargill Animal Nutrition on their projections for the industry, the likely headwinds and opportunities.

Danisco blames 'unprecedented' costs escalation for feed additive price hike

08-Oct-2021 By Jane Byrne

Danisco Animal Nutrition is to increase prices, by up to 10%, across its entire product portfolio.

Feed additive tracker: Is the recent upward price trend of vitamin C broken?

02-Sep-2021 By Jane Byrne

After slow market activity during July and August, momentum is back in the international feed additives markets.

Feed additive tracker: Pause seen in commodity ‘supercycle’ as prices dip

22-Jul-2021 By Jane Byrne

Spot rates for most ingredients peaked during February and March and have since returned to lower levels amid lackluster demand and cautious purchasing, says Swiss data and trading platform, Kemiex.

Feed additive market in wait-and-see mood, M&A momentum building, freight charges add to frustrations

23-Sep-2020 By Jane Byrne

The feed and food ingredients sectors continue to be held hostage by the Covid-19 pandemic, says Swiss feed and food additives trading platform, Kemiex.