Public opinion polling sponsored by the Center for Food Integrity shows the number of consumer believing the food system to be headed in the right direction increased between 2013 and 2015, but it is difficult to understand why. More Deceptive Marketing Public opinion polling sponsored by the Center for Food Integrity shows the number of consumer believing the food system to be headed in the right direction increased between 2013 and 2015, but it is difficult to understand why. Krishan Walia of VanaLife Foods intends to market the company’s green chickpea foods as the next “superfood,” solely because it is slightly higher in some nutrients than mature chickpeas. Meanwhile, the lab-grown meat industry realizes it has an image problem, and...
WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk freight markets are higher this week as activity in Asia and off the ECSA picks up. President Trump extended the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days this week, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to transport oil and other goods between U.S. ports. A container...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.