Meat Can’t Be Beat: As if the protein craze needed any help, the Trump Administration’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans urges consumers to “prioritize protein at every meal.” It also recommends full fat dairy while limiting sugar and highly processed foods. The emphasis on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is not new. Americans were already consuming 0.8 grams/kg/day of protein but the new standard is 1.2 to 1.6/kg and the meat industry is grateful for the big boost. GMO Labeling: The Ninth U.S Circuit Court of Appeals has invalidated USDA’s GMO labeling regulation. The agency had opined that voluntary labels say bioengineered, that the rule does not apply to highly processed foods such as oils and...
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...
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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.