Alternative protein markets in Asia are top-of-mind for consumers and food companies alike in the region. In this episode, Nick Halla, SVP International at Impossible Foods, shares his views on the current and future developments of alternative protein markets in Asia, what the key drivers are, and how to ensure future success. Nick is joined by RaboResearch Asia analysts Michelle Huang and Oscar Tjakra in this podcast episode.

Charles Clack and Oscar Tjakra get together to discuss the 2021 demand outlook for Southeast Asian sugar and G&O, current high freight rates, and CO2 emissions from the shipping industry.

Lief Chiang and Oscar Tjakra join to discuss the 2021 outlook for edible oils in China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Xinnan Li, Matteo Iagatti, and Oscar Tjakra gather together to dissect the root causes of high global container freight rates and their impacts on global agri commodities trade.

Rabobank clients can read the full report on the RaboResearch website.

Three of our analysts – Charles Clack, Oscar Tjakra, and Lief Chiang – join forces to dissect our 2021 global commodity outlook for grains & oilseeds, vegetable oils, and soft commodities. Covid-19, La Niña, and geopolitical tensions are all on the agenda, amid a relatively bullish outlook for the grain and oilseed markets.

Asian animal protein markets saw a very challenging year in 2020, not only from the continuing impact of African swine fever, but also from disruptions due to Covid-19. In this podcast, we look into key global and local issues that will shape Asian animal protein production and consumption in 2021.

Angus Gidley-Baird speaks with Chinese analyst Chenjun Pan about that country’s current demand for protein (including beef) and what the demand is expected to look like over the coming year.

Vegetable prices surged near YTD highs last month, buoyed by strong demand and lower production. Join Rabobank’s Oscar Tjakra and Michael Magdovitz as they analyze MDE Palm Oil and CBOT Soy Oil supply & demand fundamentals and the price risks ahead. Can the Q3 2020 momentum be sustained? Will slowing demand and stronger supply prospects cool the rally? Michael and Oscar discuss these points and their price outlooks on the podcast.

This episode also appeared on our sister podcast RaboResearch Agri Commodities

Cloud, dark, and ghost kitchens are a hot topic in foodservice boardrooms worldwide. Umesh Madhavan talks to Nicholas Mah, Asia-Pacific Regional Managing Director at Wingstop. How have his company’s experiences been so far? And what is his take on the future of foodservice and off-premise consumption in Southeast Asia?

Charlie Clack joins Oscar Tjakra to talk opportunities in global cotton over the next decade, following our latest RaboResearch report. On the agenda this episode is the post-pandemic demand recovery, world consumption growth to 2029/30, and opportunities for cotton producers and exporters around the globe.