Phase One Purchases Skepticism that China will meet its Phase One purchases of U.S. agricultural products is widespread and understandable. Sales thus far are just 41 percent of commitments. Yet a former USTR official involved in the Phase One negotiations is confident that China will meet its obligations. After years of dealing with Beijing, the retired career official believes China belongs in the WTO and that its leaders are committed to meeting their purchase obligations. COVID and Food Reading the coronavirus news headlines creates confusion because everyone voices their bias about food. Some say that COVID-19 will increase the market share of organic food, or it will reduce the demand for meat, increase the consumption of mea...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Key Takeaways: The CME Group is launching new 90 percent Lean Beef and 50 percent Lean Beef futures and options contracts in July. There are five key factors that must be present in physical markets and futures contract specifications for futures contracts to become successful. The two l...
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Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.