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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report | May 2026
Protein Inflation Is Diverging Ahead of Summer As summer grilling season approaches, the DecisionNext Finished Goods Index is showing a growing divide across the protein …
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 …
Read ArticleNavigating Dynamic Dairy Markets [Webinar Recap]
Three big takeaways from the webinar include: 1. No Shortage of News in Dairy Markets With a keen eye on 2020, Lucas Fuess is aware of the extreme volatility seen through …
Read ArticleMiddle East Turmoil Wreaks Havoc to Fertiliser Exporters & Receivers
Given the Middle East is a major player in supplying fertiliser to the world, political and trade uncertainties have raised the risk profile of marketing and delivering …
Read ArticleThe Dairy Drought ‘Down-Under’
One of the many industries that are hit the hardest by this drought is dairy. The dairy industry is a major player in the Australian economy. The Australian Department of …
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