Situation: The realities of “higher for longer” interest rates have significantly added to the cost to carry inventory (inputs and outputs like grains). At the same
Stronger-than-expected economic growth amid poorer consumer sentiment. Geopolitical tensions fueling multiple regional wars. A change in the White House. A change in the Senate majority. Somewhat
Following nearly three decades of uninterrupted growth, alcohol consumption in the U.S. looks to be declining. The demographics of the alcohol consumer also are evolving. Both