Regional News Turkey decided to reduce its import tax on sunflower seeds from 27 to 12 percent and on sunflower oil from 36 to 22 percent. Milling Wheat European wheat markets were mostly steady through Thursday last week, but Paris futures broke sharply lower on Friday. European markets continue to see stiff competition from the Black Sea, which the recent decline in the euro versus the U.S. dollar has only partly offset. Prices for physical wheat were mostly steady in Germany and lower in France as European shippers seek to compete with the dominant Black Sea supplies. Despite the competition from the Black Sea, French grain export loadings remain high, and Algeria and Egypt bought a large volume of EU wheat la...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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.