The Economic Research Department strengthens, develops and disseminates Unigrains’ expertise on the evolution of the different agri-food and agro-industry markets, the strategies of of the players and their positioning in France and abroad. It provides economic intelligence by analyzing the underlying trends that will guide future developments in the agri-food industry and guidance to partner companies in understanding the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.
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The 2016/2017 cereal situation is exceptional in that it features all the negative components that a farmer can encounter during a campaign. As the result of adverse weather conditions last spring, soft wheat production volumes are down by 31 %. We need to go back to 1986 to find such a low yield! Quality has
With a team based in Milan and a fist acquisition in Portugal via its Spanish partner MCH, Unigrains is undisputedly a European player. In fact, the group’s activity extends well beyond the borders of the EU, which is logical given the highly international nature of its participations. With investments in agri-food funds in Brazil, India, South
After a year of mixed results in 2016 and with the 2017 context more than ever underscored by uncertainties, agri-food businesses will need to focus on innovation and internationalisation if they are to succeed.
Founded in the late 19th century, La Tourangelle relies on its unique expertise in nut oil production and draws on traditions established in the Loire valley since the Middle Ages. La Tourangelle now distributes its artisan oils all over the world.
Q4 2016 highlights For the first time since its creation (two years ago), the IAA 80 underperformed the market, agri-food stocks having failed to benefit from Donald Trump’s election; the indicator lost 5.8% over 3 months compared with a gain of 5.7% for the MSCI Europe. Lead 11, at -6.5%, drove the indicator down, Big
ABCD Nutrition, an ensemble of companies specialized in organic and gluten-free food products, welcomes Unigrains as a new minority shareholder to support its strong growth.