Regional News Europe experienced one of the warmest periods in its history during December and January, which is expected to have both positive and negative impacts. The warmer weather allowed late-planted crops more time for germination and establishment, but it also reduced the crops’ resistance to frost. While Europe has not yet had significant frost/freeze events this winter, the fact that crops may be more susceptible to extreme cold weather remains a concern. Fortunately, the long-term weather forecast calls for mostly warmer-than-average temperatures through April. One additional concern from the warm weather is that pest and disease issues are often worse after a mild winter. Areas most at risk are Germany, Poland, Sweden, th...
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.