Category: Markets
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USDA’s January outlook nudges citrus up, cotton down, stocks swell. All-orange utilised production is forecast at 2.399 million tons, while cotton output is pegged at 13.918 million bales and Dec 1 corn stocks at 13.282 billion bushels.
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UK dairy and red meat exports target North American growth. British artisanal cheeses and premium red meats are poised to meet increasing demand in the US, Canada, and Mexico. With the AHDB highlighting significant opportunities, these exports could see substantial growth, capitalising on evolving consumer preferences for high-quality products.
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Freeze-dried sweets are moving from novelty to wholesale necessity fast. Texture-led confectionery is becoming a “must-stock” trend, with social media demand and impulse-friendly formats pulling freeze-dried lines into more mainstream retail ranging.