Regional News Warm, moderately dry conditions were featured across Europe this week with southern parts of the continent receiving better precipitation. The 1-7-day forecast features widespread precipitation for the region, though Southeast Europe will remain in a notable drought. The two-week forecast has better chances for rain across western and northern Europe, which will benefit the French and German crops. With the COVID-19 pandemic all but stopping commercial airline travel, long-range weather forecasts have been less accurate this spring. Therefore, there is little confidence in the 8-14-day outlook. The threat of dryness in Europe remains until actual rains prove otherwise. Drought conditions in the Black Sea region e...
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.