Topic
food-inflation
4 stories related to this topic, newest first.
armstrongeconomics.comfinance32 days ago
World Fertilizer Prices Rise 44 Percent Since Start of Iran War
Global fertilizer prices have increased 44 percent since the beginning of the Iran War and now stand at their highest level since 2022. The rise coincides with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-third of globally traded fertilizers normally p…
KO
Semaforfinance38 days ago
Fertiglobe Reports Fertilizer Prices Rose Sharply as Gulf Exports Shift to Overland Routes
Ahmed El-Hoshy, CEO of the Abu Dhabi-based fertilizer exporter, said nitrogen fertilizer prices jumped sharply after conflict closed key Gulf shipping routes. About one-third of global urea and one-fifth of ammonia supplies normally move through the Strait of Hormuz. The company…
finance49 days ago
Survey Shows Canadians Turning to Savings, Promotions, and Cheaper Options Amid Rising Food Prices
A new survey from Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab indicates Canadians are adapting to elevated grocery costs through deals and trade-downs. Perceptions of food inflation have softened since fall 2024, though rates remain high among G7 nations. Personal stories from…
ibtimes.co.ukfinance56 days ago
U.S. Food and Beverage Inflation Rose to 7.9% Year-Over-Year in March
Inflation for food and beverage companies in the United States increased to 7.9% year-over-year in March, up from 4.2% in February. This marked the largest monthly jump in at least 12 months. Tomato prices recorded the highest increase at 102% year-over-year.
KO