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Whetstone Distribution Partners with DecisionNext to Enhance Protein Price Forecasting
SAN FRANCISCO, California – January 20, 2026 – DecisionNext, the leading AI platform that helps companies optimize commodity buying and selling decisions, today announced …
Read ArticleThe Beauty of Backtesting in Forecasting
In fact, every forecast will be wrong. The variable is determining how wrong it will be. When a forecasting model lacks validity, it leads to detrimental business …
Read ArticleUnlock Higher Frequency Crop Price Forecasts with DecisionNext - Part 1
Background The following is the first part in a two-part series detailing the methods behind DecisionNext’s techniques for modeling crop markets and their associated …
Read ArticleDecisionNext Announces Hal Sankey & Mike Farrand as Advisors
Sankey is a meat industry veteran who was raised on his family’s ranch before serving 32 years across Cargill’s Beef and Food Distribution businesses with …
Read ArticleNatural Resources Feels the COVID-19 Pressure
As the spread of COVID-19 continues to affect businesses across the globe, major players in the mining industry are beginning to crack under the pressure. BHP fears that …
Read ArticleThe Meat Industry's Coronavirus Conundrum
Lower demand With the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declaring the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic, countries across the globe have pushed for an increase …
Read ArticleThe Future for Commodity Price Forecasting for QSR's, Fast Casual Dining, & Family Dining
Whereas cyclical supply and demand seasonality used to be the key factor for food cost stability, today factors are more widespread and the stakes are higher. Note the …
Read ArticleThe Path to Advanced Analytics: Buy vs. Build
In order to track and use data efficiently, your business needs to integrate some form of advanced analytics solution that will help you both track and analyze key …
Read ArticleThe ASF Factor: Pork Prices and Market Mayhem
While the countries affected by this outbreak have been doing everything possible to try and stop this virus, it has already led to worldwide devastation, with one in …
Read ArticleYear-Round Grilling Gives Meat Retailers Opportunities
Using forecasting to create revenue opportunities Here are a few trends that are currently helping meat retailers improve their bottom line: Sam’s Club is purchasing more …
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