GE Labeling Starting in 2022, the U.S. will have mandatory labeling of foods with detectable amounts of genetically modified content. WPI emphasizes what USDA itself said about the mandate when issuing the proposal back in 2018: "The proposed NBFDS [National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act] is not expected to have any benefits to human health or the environment. Any benefits to consumers from the provision of reliable information about BE [bioengineered] food products are difficult to measure." Skewed Meat View The Biden Administration’s attack on U.S. meat packers as monopolists is largely the result of listening to a small group of activists rather than an objective economic analysis. The New York Times is usually a reli...
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.
Key Market Insights The broad market is locked in on this week’s Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, but this is no longer just a trade summit. Increasingly, the meeting is becoming tied directly to Iran, energy security, and the growing global economic fallout from disruptions through the Strai...