Sometimes, a trade war is good for business
Summary
The EIA forecasts Brent crude will average $90 per barrel in the second half of the year, despite falling global reserves and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Haven Greens, a fully automated indoor farm in Ontario, reports strong growth in the Canadian market as domestic demand rises. However, the company faced a sales dip due to a surplus of cheap lettuce caused by a cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. that reduced American imports.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Oil price forecasts and Middle East war
EIA forecast: Brent crude at $90/barrel
Strait of Hormuz disruptions and tanker risks
Uncertainty in oil forecasts due to Iran war
Marketplace report sign-off and Pega ad repeat
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Haven Greens: Intro and farm location
Haven Greens: Retail expansion in Canada
Haven Greens: Automated indoor growing process
Impact of US-Canada trade war on demand
Consumer focus on fresh produce quality
Food safety concerns and touchless farming
Cyclospora outbreak impact on salad sales
Quebec lettuce surplus and price competition
Haven Greens: Market share and sales results
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