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Higher demand, higher prices

Global equity investor says world food demand is likely on the rise

When it comes to global food consumption, there’s one trend Vikram Mansharamani is willing to bank on. “As the world gets more money in its pocket, it’s putting more meat in its mouth,” Mansharamani told attendees at the Canola Council of Canada’s conference in Banff last March. Mansharamani is a global equity investor and Yale […] Read more

Market macro review for 2015

Market macro review for 2015

World grain supplies, politics, economics and weather can all have an influence on the price of your grain

In this column we’ll look at some macro issues that can and likely will influence grain markets in 2015 and beyond. World supplies Bumper crops in the U.S. An average crop on top of a bumper crop last year in Western Canada. Normal to above average production in the EU, but quality problems this year. […] Read more