Regional News The weather for Southeast Europe and the Black Sea remains broadly favorable for crop development. In Romania, there is an absence of significant frost/freeze worries while moisture remains near normal. In Bulgaria, above average temperatures and improving soil moisture conditions are allowing winter crops to develop in good condition. Moisture supplies have been improving through early December and remain favorable for the emerging winter crops. Despite favorable weather for Southeast Europe, persistent rains across France are delaying sowing in that region. The strike of French government workers is creating expectations for logistics issues in France. Russia is exporting soybeans to South Korea for the first...
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.