Silver Bullets from Food Science Researchers and industry are on a path where food will solve some of the largest risks to human health: non-communicable diseases. Weather Shapes the World Grain Outlook The predominant role played by weather in crop production is obvious. What is not so obvious, except to those of us directly involved, is the ripple effect that weather pushes through the entire food chain, its influence on agricultural markets, and even its effect on the politics of agriculture. China Drives Global Demand for Food and Fiber China has accounted for practically all of the growth in global soybean imports and has driven global demand for many other agricultural commodities over the last 15 years. With a still growing eco...
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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.