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EU Sensibilities: The European Academies Science Advisory Council doesn’t have the credibility of Greenpeace with European media, but its message carries more weight than in the past. Behind closed doors, policymakers want out from under the bootstrap of the Novel Foods Directive. The EASAC minced no words, calling current EU regulations “no longer fit for purpose” and noted all the adverse societal costs caused by fear of genome science. If techniques for genetic improvements are ignored, it will worsen climate change, disease mitigation, hunger and suffering. Insensible Waivers: South Korea and Japan have removed their respective visa waivers for receiving visitors from each other, supposedly as coronavirus control. The...

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FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 7 January)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

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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.

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