Designed Obsolescence: According to NielsenIQ, 50 of the 52 food categories it tracks are more expensive than a year ago, with butter and milk being the only exceptions. Crop prices are at their highest levels in over eight years and global hunger is rising. Policymakers in Europe and the U.S. have the perfect solution – reducing the amount of farmland and the use of crop protectants. The Biden Administration’s 30x30 policy would prevent production on nearly a third of the nation’s land by 2030. The EU wants to switch to organic production, which yields 20-30 percent less than conventional agriculture. Mission Creep: WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reportedly has discouraged the tendency to “use the W...
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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.