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Ukraine Exports and EU Policy; Targeting Brazil

Ukraine Exports and EU Policy Russia is not just attacking Ukraine’s ability to export grains but may be threatening EU member states on the eastern periphery. Drone strikes on the port of Reni occurred a few hundred yards across the Danube from NATO member Romania. The UK is warning that Russia may target civilian ships in the Black Sea. After all, this will not only make Russia a more important global supplier of grain but raise the prices they receive as well. However, EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski says Brussels is ready to assist Ukraine in exporting 4 MMT/month of grain and oilseeds through its solidarity lines involving railways, rivers and roadways. As grain prices rise, the more innovative will be the expor...

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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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