The use of public shaming and destroying individuals or entities disfavored by activists has become highly fashionable but it has been around in food and agriculture policy for many years. Activists in Europe have tried to shut down the European Food Safety Authority, arguing its scientific judgements that have been contrary to their green religion disqualifies it from being authoritative. Pig production has become so stigmatized by animal welfare campaigners like Compassion in World Farming that the EU is having to perform public messaging explaining why the farming practices are legitimate. Green campaigners want to stop carbon emissions but now they are opposing research being performed by Europe’s Joint Research Centre on the sust...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
From WPI Consulting
Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.