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Volatility Defines 2025 in Food and Agriculture Markets – How do You Navigate It?
2025 has been a year marked by uncertainty in the food and agriculture sector. Volatility is the defining characteristic, with a cascade of global events disrupting pricing, availability and trade dynamics. From geopolitical tensions and severe weather events to animal epidemics and macroeconomic shifts, commodity markets have become increasingly difficult to navigate for buyers and sellers alike.
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PODCAST: Agri-Food for Thought Ep. 21 - Early 2025 Helicopter View of Main Topics in Agri-Food Space
Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.
Jamie and Simon host the first episode of Agri-Food for Thought of the year. In this episode we look at geopolitics, tariffs, and regulations; supply chain issues and logistics; tackling extreme weather and the environmental impact of production; as well as demand from health-conscious consumers. 2025 promises to be another year of challenges.
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