Building Hunger The Global Network Against Food Crises says global hunger rose for a fourth straight year, jumping by a third to about a quarter of a billion in 2022. Granted, the causes were the usual – conflict, economic crises, and trade disruptions. Plus, the UN says global food prices rose in April for the first time in a year. But there is plenty of effort to worsen the problem. Hurdles to GMO’s, banning pesticides, restricting fertilizer use, and now limiting the expansion in planted area. Others think self-sufficiency is the answer even though arable land is not equally distributed based on population. Let alone Mother Nature’s wildcard called weather and dramatic events like El Niño. All the various propon...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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.