Regional News Russia continues to dominate global agricultural export policy headlines after Moscow introduced a floating “damper” mechanism for export duties. The “damper” lowered the export tax on wheat shipments by about 20 percent for 8-14 October and pushed corn and barley duties to zero. Austrian traders are expecting tight supplies and rising prices for eggs through the rest of the quarter. Demand remains “brisk” and is expected to pick up sharply in the processing sector in the next few weeks. Sources say few firms have built up meaningful stocks ahead of the baking season. The EU Commission is providing a support package of €50 million to farmers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvi...
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.