Commodity prices have been on the rise and most of the attention until this week has been on the supply side with worries about weather. In recent days it has become clear that countries have stepped up purchasing as a hedge against a resurgence of COVID-breaking supply chains. However, supply chains would be more resilient if they could operate properly. Food prices tend to be highest in places like Switzerland, the UK, Japan, and Hong Kong. This in part can be attributable to the overall cost of living but can also be aggravated by policies. Bananas do not grow well in northern Europe and cost just $0.94/Kg in the UK but $3.22/Kg in Switzerland, both high cost of living countries. The lowly onion is $1.04/Kg in Belgium but $2.33/Kg next...
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.