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Perking up Supply

Although coffee futures are edging back up (Arabica hit a peak a month ago), prices are descending in longer dated contracts as Brazil is expected to supply a good crop. The normally higher priced arabica has been getting chased by robusta prices as buyers seek substitution to save costs. World production has been down two years in a row, dropping last year nearly 6 percent from the 2021 peak, and down around 2.2 percent this year though better than in 2022.  The CAGR for coffee demand has been 5.7 percent and this imbalance in supply and demand is reflected in prices. The peak for coffee prices was in 2011 and they hit their second highest level in 2022. Current pricing is the second highest since 2014. Assuming weather cooperates, g...

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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.

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