date:Feb 24, 2014
a ratio of 70 percent imported/30 percent domestic, strongly supporting demand for U.S. wheat.
In addition to the gap in supply created by Argentine economic challenges, consumption of wheat-based products is increasing 4-5 percent per year, despite higher prices paid by consumers. The cracker/cookie sector is expanding based on the expected continued growth of value added products.
Consumers have more buying power and are interested in a diverse range of products appealing more toward hea