Food for Thought The surge in food prices over the past year has been as historically unprecedented as it has been sudden. As governments in Asia attempt to find solutions, all companies, not only those in the agri-food sector, will have to grapple with the threats and opportunities posed – from reduced discretionary spending in the mass market to a boom in rural investment…
Oil at Boiling Point Oil prices are hitting an all-time high of more than USD 135 a barrel and, coupled with the inflation, this has become a pressing concern for marketers outside the sectors that are traditionally tied to energy prices, like airlines and logistics. While distributing the burden of rising costs is important, high energy prices are also throwing up surprising business opportunities…