Problem Solved The UN hosts a Food Systems Summit later this year intended to promote progress on the organization’s sustainable development goals and other food system “problems.” The Summit’s website bravely asserts that, “The good news is that we know what we need to do to get back on track.” But apparently, “we” do not. The Summit’s special envoy, Dr. Agnes Kalibata together with the World Obesity Federation recently wrote in The Hill newsletter the following: “It is the crudest expression of global dysfunction that the world produces enough food to feed us all, yet undernutrition and obesity coexist...The international community needs to transform the type of food syst...
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...
From WPI Consulting
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.