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The term “black swan” in finance was first coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a former Wall Street trader, statistician, and author. He introduced it in his 2001 book, “Fooled by Randomness,” and fully explored the topic later in his 2007 book, “The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable.” As described by Taleb, these […]
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Your bakery’s profitability hinges on two fundamental ingredients: soft wheat and butter. These commodities represent 45-65% of your raw material...
Understanding wheat classifications is critical for FMCG procurement managers. Each wheat type affects product quality, costs, and margins differently. This...
Ever wondered how that 120% spike in cocoa prices translates to the actual cost of your chocolate chip cookies? If...
With cocoa butter prices remaining volatile, currently hovering around €14,748 per metric ton after peaking in December 2024, food manufacturers...
In the edible oil markets, sunflower and rapeseed oil remain two of the most functionally interchangeable ingredients in industrial bakery...
“I can teach you to trade. I can’t teach you to be hungry.” — Rob Gosman, Global Commodity Head, BP.Considering...
After trending upward since mid-2024, the global coconut oil market extended its rally into 2025, with prices climbing another 33%...
In recent years, bakeries and FMCG manufacturers have faced a growing challenge: climate volatility, which is now central to sourcing...
While flavour remains a key consideration, the choice between butter and vegetable oils in industrial baking reflects evolving consumer expectations,...
The baked goods industry has had its fair share of ups and downs over the last few years, including geopolitical...
Due to an ever-changing landscape, the bakery industry has become more resilient, tech-savvy, and in some cases localized with its...
In this episode, we sit down with Denis Zaica, Chief Trading Officer at FincoEnergies, to unpack what it takes to...
