Insights and Stories on Yellow Mustard

Feb. 9, 2017 at 3:03 pm CST

CNS Canada — Stockpiles of mustard are likely to put a squeeze on the number of acres seeded in Canada this year, especially as the commodity competes price-wise with canola. Olds Products, North America’s second-biggest mustard manufacturer, has started contracting acres in Alberta, Saskatchewan, North Dakota and Montana. Seed division […]

By Jade Markus

Oct. 22, 2015 at 4:54 pm CDT

Reuters — From Canada to India, there is a squeeze on mustard that has put producers in a pickle. Prices of the yellow condiment dabbed on hot dogs and pretzels have leaped to their highest level in seven years this autumn as growers in Western Canada, which supplies three-quarters of […]

By Luc Cohen, Rod Nickel

Sep. 29, 2015 at 6:41 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Producers who opted against selling mustard earlier in the season are now relishing the spot market, which is reaching fresh highs not seen since 2008 against contract prices. Delivered elevator prices are between 45 to 46 cents per pound for yellow mustard, 31 to 33 for brown, […]

By Jade Markus

Aug. 27, 2015 at 8:19 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– The mustard market has been moving steadily higher in recent months, reacting to projections for reduced yield from Statistics Canada, which could spur selling straight out of harvest, one buyer says. Mustard prices gained throughout July and August, said Walter Dyck, a buyer for Olds Products. That’s […]

By Jade Markus

Apr. 21, 2015 at 8:56 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Mustard acreage in Western Canada looks to remain relatively firm compared to last year’s total, according to an expert in the industry. However, he noted, ambiguity surrounding just how many acres will be seeded is keeping prices firm. Walter Dyck of Wisconsin-based Olds Products said there are […]

By Dave Sims