The national and state government policies of subsidizing deep corn processors that purchase domestic stocks helped drive up the utilization rates of that industry. In turn, this has put downward pressure on the prices for corn byproducts. Oilseeds Soymeal Inventories Up Slightly as Output Rises Soybean crushers have responded to the surge in downstream demand by cranking up their utilization rates in the past few weeks. As a result, China’s estimated soymeal inventories rose slightly to 762,200 MT last week, up 54,100 MT (+7.6 percent) from the previous week and 382,200 MT lower than the corresponding week in 2014. Among the surveyed regions, the only two that saw decreases were northeast China and Guangdong with drops of 35,600 MT (-17...
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.
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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