Category: Forecasting

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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 …

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FGI Methodology Update

With the start of 2026, DecisionNext has officially updated the base year used in its monthly Finished Goods Index Report, transitioning from 2024 to 2025. This rollover …

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Rising Dairy Herd Pressures U.S. Butter Prices

One of the major stories in dairy markets across 2025 was the precipitous fall in butter prices. For buyers, this kind of move can quickly reset negotiation leverage and …

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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index | Methodology

The Recipe for Better Food Cost Insight The new DecisionNext Finished Goods Index (FGI) gives you a monthly look at the ingredient costs behind value-added food …

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Make Better Beef Decisions

Markets are too volatile for procurement and sales decisions to be made without a consistent, data-driven process. Emotional reactions can be our greatest enemy, often …

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Meat & Livestock Australia Partners with DecisionNext to Deliver AI-Powered Beef Cut Forecasting to the Industry

SAN FRANCISCO, California - November 19, 2025 DecisionNext, the leading AI platform that enables commodity buyers and sellers to optimize timing and pricing decisions, …

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Hog Prices No Longer Tell the Whole Story

If you’re buying pork for a processing plant, distribution center, or foodservice operation, you’ve probably noticed something: the relationship between live …

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Greenham USA Partners with DecisionNext to Unlock Predictive Insights in Beef Procurement

SAN FRANCISCO, California – October 22, 2025 – DecisionNext, the leading AI platform for commodity market forecasting and decision support, today announced a new …

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USDA Shutdown Leaves Critical Data Gaps in Some Markets but Not All

Key Insights: USDA data flow has abruptly halted due to the federal government shutdown. Core market reports across beef, pork, grains, and oilseeds are paused or …

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