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📣 Big News! Our Senior Forecast Analyst, Amanda Rastovic, is speaking today at the National Grocers Association's Executive Conference!  In her session, "High Highs and Low Lows: The Global Economy and Shifting Input Costs," Amanda will explore how changes in global input costs—like raw materials, labor, and transportation—are reshaping grocery pricing. Attendees will gain insights into the impact of supply chain disruptions and price volatility on essentials like grains, meats, and dairy. https://lnkd.in/eiY5BF3R #NGAConference #GroceryIndustry #SupplyChain #EconomicInsights #Expana

Are you prepared to tackle the challenges of today’s intricate shipping landscape impacting commodities? 🛳️ Access our new Commodities Shipping Guide early and empower your business to navigate these complexities. Sign up for early access here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eAvihSQd #commodities #shipping #supplychain #globaltrade

Save the date! The 49th Executive Conference by Expana—formerly known as Urner Barry's Executive Conference—returns to Vegas on May 5-7 at Encore at Wynn. Known as the must-attend event across the poultry, egg, and red meat sectors, executive leaders from the biggest names in the industry come together for unmatched networking, strategic planning for the year ahead, and exclusive insights into market trends. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow your business in 2025! Secure early bird tickets now:  https://lnkd.in/eejmdceG #poultry #egg #redmeat #Vegas #marketIntelligence

☕ Have you noticed how unpredictable coffee prices have become? In September, #robusta prices hit a 47-year high and #arabica prices rose to 13-year highs, creating challenges for businesses that depend on these fragile coffee crops. At Expana, our local teams are based in key coffee-producing regions, providing real-time insights into coffee supply and demand trends. From the fields to your desk, we bring you the most accurate data to help you navigate market shifts. Looking to take advantage of early price signals? 🌿 Click below to learn more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dsUeEiWP #CoffeePrices #SupplyAndDemand #MarketIntelligence

Thank You to Our 2024 Partners! 🌟 We are grateful to the partners who helped make this year’s Agri-Food Americas event a success! Your commitment was instrumental in fostering connections, driving innovation, and advancing key discussions in buying, selling and trading in the agrifood sector. 🙌 Interested in becoming a partner for Agri-Food Europe 2025? 🚀 Join us in Amsterdam this February, where the global agrifood market connects, offering market-specific intelligence and insights into what’s to come for the sector: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8mk3duR Amcor | BAADER | BESTMIX Software | HUVEPHARMA, INC | Ever.Ag | Evonik | StoneX Group Inc. | U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)  #AgrifoodAmericas #AgriFoodEurope #Food #Agriculture #Innovation #Agrifood

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is set to reshape global markets. Our exclusive report on the 2024 U.S. election’s impact on global commodity markets is now available. From energy to industrial production, discover how policy shifts could shape the future of your industry. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights. Get your copy now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gNPTU8Yf #USelection #Energy #Tariffs #Taxes #Agrifood

🚨 Holiday Candy Prices Set to Surge! 🎃 🎄 Get ready to pay more for your Halloween and Christmas treats! 🍬 Massive candy will cost significantly more this year due to record-high cocoa and sugar prices.   🌍 Cocoa prices have spiked nearly 60% in 2024, driven by poor weather in West Africa. Sugar futures have jumped 27% since August. As our Henrique Akamine, Head of Sugar & Ethanol, explains: "Since August 2024, when sugar futures were trading at US$ 17.00 C/LB, global prices have rallied by 27%." https://lnkd.in/d3dFhvFt #HolidayPrices #CocoaCrisis #SugarShortage #Inflation

🌍🌿Our CEO, Spencer Wicks, recently authored a recent Food Logistics article. "Supply Chain Transparency Promotes Sustainable Food Systems". As global food systems become more interconnected, supply chain transparency is more important than ever. Knowing where our food comes from, how it moves, and how it's transformed is key to building consumer trust, ensuring safety, and promoting sustainability. Meeting the demand for accountability isn’t just a trend—it’s a business imperative for long-term success. Read more on supply chain transparency below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eQ-RbbTj #Sustainability #SupplyChainTransparency #FoodIndustry

Exciting News from Expana 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that we have been officially recognized as a 2024 Great Place To Work-Certified™ organization! Our employees are at the heart of our success. Here's what makes Expana special 🌟 87% of employees feel welcome from day one 🤝 94% feel treated fairly 🙌 We prioritize work-life balance and support family-friendly policies 👶 With our rebranding earlier this year, we've unified our legacy brands under one identity, and we're more dedicated than ever to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. Check out our open roles: https://lnkd.in/ehi7ke6a

Join our upcoming webinar, Ukraine Conflict: A ripple effect on global commodities, on the 7th of November at 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM ET. This webinar will cover: ✨ The impact on the supply and demand of oilseeds and grains ✨ Crop forecasts and strategies for risk mitigation ✨ Key commodity price drivers and market factors Expana's market reporters and analysts will offer an in-depth analysis of the conflict's effects on commodity markets, supported by the latest industry trends and market data. 📆 REGISTER BELOW https://lnkd.in/dhMnmdbD #Ukraine #commodities #agriculture #grains #oilseeds