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How the Indonesian palm oil export ban could raise global consumer prices

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At the same time, Russia's military action in Ukraine and NATO's reprisal sanctions on Russia have completely sidelined the region that exports 3/4ths of all raw sunflowers in the world. Shortages and price hikes on oil have led to protests and disturbances in the country and become a hot-button political issue.

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Ingredient shortages taking toll for food manufacturers

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Russia and Ukraine are both major global exporters of this ubiquitous grain, accounting for nearly 30% of worldwide production as of 2021 , based on the most recent estimates available from the U.S. " While snack cakes are primarily known for their sugar content, they contain dozens of ingredients beyond sugar. One of this is wheat.

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Strong wheat, corn output sends prices lower

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The war in Ukraine has also contributed to soaring inflation, particularly for staple products like wheat, which is a major export from that part of the world. This is due to more export activity from Indonesia, which is responsible for much of the world's palm oil production. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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3 products that may be harder to find in 2023

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Most of the world's lithium comes from China and Chile, with the South American nation exporting approximately two-thirds of the globe's lithium carbonate, according to Boston Consulting Group. The fact that lithium has to be shipped is also contributing to higher prices. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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How Predictive Procurement Solves Challenges in the Food and Beverage Industry

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According to a McKinsey & Company article, they supply “about 30 percent of global exports of wheat and barley, 65 percent of sunflower seed oil, and 15 percent of corn.”. It will source the packaging before inflation further drives up the cost. Both Russia and Ukraine are the breadbasket for a lot of the world.

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Overcoming Procurement Challenges with Procurement Outsourcing Services

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From country-specific import/export laws to industry-specific quality regulations, compliance is a critical aspect of procurement that can have significant legal and financial implications. We employ strategic sourcing methodologies to identify the best suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.

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Overcoming Procurement Challenges with Managed Procurement Services

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From country-specific import/export laws to industry-specific quality regulations, compliance is a critical aspect of procurement that can have significant legal and financial implications. We employ strategic sourcing methodologies to identify the best suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.