Regional News International demand for wheat has picked up after the recent decline in prices with Egypt and Algeria issuing large tenders last week. Egypt’s GASC set a deadline of 12 August for its large tender for over 3 MMT in several tranches, and early results indicate Ukraine submitted the lowest offer for 1-15 October shipment at $244/MT FOB for 60 KMT. The weather in Europe remains challenging for summer crop development as above normal heat blankets the continent over the next two weeks. Western Europe should see slightly above-average precipitation in the next 2-5 days before turning drier next week while Eastern Europe and the Black Sea remain well below normal for the next 15 days at least. The heat and dryne...
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.