Regional News EU cattle markets remain relatively unchanged from recent weeks, with German and Austrian prices falling slightly amid carnival-period reduced interest. EU hog and pig markets have started to stabilize, with the “backlog” of market-ready animals largely cleared now. France and Italy are still seeing an overhang of supplies that is keeping prices on the defensive, but nearly all other markets are firming on steady export demand. Polish fruit producers are worried after recent cold weather (temps as low as -20°C) swept through the country over the past two weeks. The temperatures have reportedly not been seen for the fruit-growing region for the past 12–14 years and are causing concerns ab...
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.