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Sugarplums; Turkey

Anti-Big Ag campaigners are quick to blame food and the industry for obesity, but there are two fundamental sides to the equation: calories in and calories burned. Silver Bullet British scientists have reportedly developed a fake fiber that prompts the production of propionate, which activates hormones telling the brain that satiety is being achieved – so stop eating. Indeed, anti-Big Ag campaigners are quick to blame food and the industry for obesity, but there are two fundamental sides to the equation: calories in and calories burned. At this time of year when there are sugarplums dancing in our heads, the annual survey of Americans by the United Health Foundation has results that reinforce First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campa...

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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.

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