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Mintec's 2024 US Easter Index
Mintec’s US Easter Index measures price fluctuations across key food commodities that are typically consumed in the US during the Easter period. The US Easter Index compares the commodities’ prices in March 2024 against March 2023 to determine whether consumers will be hypothetically better or worse off this Easter. The Index is comprised of three sub-indices: the US Easter Protein Index represents a selection of meats, fish and eggs that will typically be eaten as part of a main Easter dinner; the US Easter Chocolate Index compares the main...
Mintec Completes Fourth IOSCO Accreditation for Proprietary Agrifood Prices
Mintec and leading brands, Urner Barry and Feedinfo complete the latest IOSCO accreditation for proprietary agri-food commodity prices.
Mintec has successfully completed an independent review of its proprietary food ingredient and agricultural commodity price assessment process for a fourth consecutive year. The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) review encompassed 66 assessments for the company as a whole (including owned brands Urner Barry and Feedinfo) across the agri-food supply chain. Mintec achieved 41 Type 2 and 25 Type 1 assurances across its...
Mintec Releases "Christmas Dinner Index 2023" Report
Mintec's Christmas Dinner Index, which measures price fluctuations across key food commodities that make up a traditional Christmas dinner (main meal and dessert), increased by 2.7% year-on-year (y-o-y) in November 2023.
Mintec enables the world's largest food and manufacturing brands to implement more efficient and sustainable procurement strategies. We do this through our cutting-edge SaaS platform, Mintec Analytics, which delivers market prices and analysis for thousands of commodities, food ingredients and associated materials. Our data and tools empower our customers to understand prices better, analyze their spend...
How Independent Market Intelligence Can Be A Gateway to Cost Savings, Efficiency and Beyond
Supplier Relationship Management
In today's dynamic business landscape, effective supplier management stands as a linchpin in achieving operational excellence and cost savings. One critical aspect of this process lies in Supplier Performance Reviews, a meticulous evaluation of suppliers' adherence to predefined criteria and standards. By streamlining this crucial function, companies can unlock a myriad of benefits, ranging from enhanced operational efficiency to substantial cost reductions.
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