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Cannabis Value Chain: From Just Few Thousands to Billions Dollars in Investments in 6 Years

20 August, 2018

All videos, Trade & Policy

All videos, Commodities, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

LNG Trends

19 July, 2018

Commodities, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Second Half of 2018 for Markets: Trade Wars, Pre-Brexit Uncertainty, Interest Rates Hike and Returning Volatility.

19 June, 2018

All videos, Trade & Policy

EU Farm IPOs: Opportunities and Constraints

19 June, 2018

All videos, Commodities, Trade & Policy

European Agri IPOs: from One Hundred Years Old Listings to Unicorns

13 June, 2018

Commodities, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Cannabis: Infancy of the Future Mega Trend. Part 3

24 May, 2018

Market reviews, Trade & Policy

What Happens to Bonds and Financial Instruments in Current Volatile Market?

08 May, 2018

Trade & Policy

When Ethical Investing Becomes Fast Food

07 May, 2018

Commodities, Expert opinion, Trade & Policy

Cannabis: Infancy of the Future Mega Trend. Part 2

26 April, 2018

Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Cannabis: Infancy of the Future Mega Trend.

18 April, 2018

All videos, Commodities, Expert opinion, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Would Looming Trade Wars Destabilize Currencies, Bonds, Gold and Equity Markets?

10 April, 2018

All videos, Trade & Policy

Michael Bloomberg and Belgian Government Have Focused on Climate Related Financial Risks in Opening Bell Ceremony at Euronext Brussels

25 March, 2018

Commodities, Trade & Policy

How to Navigate Futures Markets During the Trade Wars

19 March, 2018

Market reviews, Trade & Policy, Undervalued markets

How Does Glass Ceiling Enforce Corporate Profit Losses and Lower GDP Growth. Does Sustainable Finance Solve these Problems?

08 March, 2018

Expert opinion, Trade & Policy

GDPR – One of the Strictest Data Privacy Laws and MIFID II: Contradicting or Enhancing each other?

05 March, 2018

Circular Economy, Commodities, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

How Electric Cars Will Change the Demand on the Commodities Markets

01 February, 2018

Food, Investors

Digitalization of Farm and Food Sectors: Putting Customer in the Center

29 January, 2018

All videos, Expert opinion, Market reviews, Trade & Policy, Undervalued markets

Euronext Brussels – the Growing Market to Watch in BioTech and CleanTech.

18 January, 2018

Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Bitcoin Futures is it a Disruptive Start to a New Cryptocurrency Derivatives Market?

11 December, 2017

All videos, Circular Economy, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Keys to Nordic Nasdaq Success:100 SME Driven IPOs a Year

30 November, 2017

Investors, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Investment Criteria for Venture Philanthropy Profit Generating Deals

28 November, 2017

Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Managing Risks from the Space – Comprehensive Solution for an Old Challenge.

22 November, 2017

All videos, Circular Economy, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Can We Build Economy without Financial Crises?

13 November, 2017

Trade & Policy, Undervalued markets

Has Europe Delivered a Setting for the Next Alpha Industry?  Who are the Early Adopters and Are there Unicorn Start Ups?

10 November, 2017

Commodities, Trade & Policy

Energy Markets Insights in November 2017 with Dan Gramza

02 November, 2017

Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Has Europe Delivered a Setting for the Next Alpha Industry?

27 October, 2017

All videos, Commodities, Trade & Policy

How Would MIFID II Position Limits and Free Trade Affect European Agriculture?

25 October, 2017

Trade & Policy

MEP Dorfmann on the Demand in Agricultural Innovation in European Regions

03 October, 2017

Commodities, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

How NAFTA Negotiations Affect USA Grains Markets

25 August, 2017

Commodities, Trade & Policy

How does Renewable Energy Affect Coal Futures Growth?

06 July, 2017

Food, Investors

Why Investors Want AgTech Innovators to be Consumer Oriented

04 July, 2017

All videos, Circular Economy, Trade & Policy

What Does Key Executive in European Agriculture See in Circular Economy Trends for Investors?

26 June, 2017

All videos, Food

How to Make AgTech Innovations Beneficial for All Players Involved

20 June, 2017

Food, Investors, Market reviews, startups

Big Data in Agriculture – More Innovations or Focus on Implementation. What is More Important Today?

14 June, 2017

Commodities, Trade & Policy

USA Grains Market in June 2017 – Will Strong US Dollar or Weather Drive Volatility?

05 June, 2017

All videos, Trade & Policy

MiFID II – Seven Months before Compliance. Is Europe Gaining a New Competitive Edge in Financial Markets?

26 May, 2017

All videos, Investors, Trade & Policy

Impact and Socially Responsible Investments – Who Can Nurture the Mentality Shift?

22 May, 2017

All videos, Trade & Policy

Innovations in European Farm Management

11 May, 2017

Commodities, Trade & Policy

USA Grains Markets with Dan Gramza – May 2017

09 May, 2017

All videos, Circular Economy, Trade & Policy

Ellen MacArthur Gives Her Explanation of Circular Economy for Investors and Agri-Food Industry in Particular

01 May, 2017

Commodities, Food

US Dairy Market vs. Canadian and Other Export Markets

12 April, 2017

Trade & Policy

Invitation to Picking Alpha Conference FARM MANAGEMENT: INNOVATIONS & FINANCING

11 April, 2017

All videos, Circular Economy, Trade & Policy

Circular Economy and its’ Building Blocks: Eco-Design and Big Data

22 March, 2017

All videos, Circular Economy, Trade & Policy

Would Circular Economy Become the Major Driver in Jobs Creation in Africa?

21 March, 2017

Commodities, Trade & Policy

How Small and Large Renewable Energy Projects are Funded in Argentina

20 March, 2017

All videos, Circular Economy, Trade & Policy

Can Africa Become the Cleanest Industrialized Continent Using Circular Economy?

20 March, 2017

Commodities, Food

Would Brexit and Strong US Dollar Damage or Strengthen US Dairy Market?

17 March, 2017

Commodities, Food

Dan Gramza on US Grains Markets in March – April 2017

13 March, 2017

All videos, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Can Banks Manage Today’s Uncertainty Created by Political Events?

13 March, 2017

Commodities, Food

USA Dairy Market: Outlook  for   March  2017

01 March, 2017

Commodities, Trade & Policy, Undervalued markets

How Argentina is Succeeding to Make Renewable Energy Market Investor Friendly

20 January, 2017

All videos, Circular Economy, Investors, Trade & Policy

Characteristics and Advantages of Circular Economy Business Models – Finland’s Story

20 January, 2017

Commodities, Trade & Policy

Step by Step Development of Renewable Energy Sector in Argentina under the New Government

22 December, 2016

Commodities, Food

10 Years Outlook for EU Agriculture: 2016 – 2026

21 December, 2016

All videos, Circular Economy, Commodities, Expert opinion, Trade & Policy

How EU is Turning Around it’s Energy Market with the New Efficiency Package

19 December, 2016

All videos, Expert opinion, Trade & Policy

CETA: Unveiling Myths, Misconceptions and Opportunities Step by Step

05 December, 2016

All videos, Circular Economy, Trade & Policy, Undervalued markets

Circular and Bio Economy – New and Undervalued Markets

17 November, 2016

All videos, Circular Economy, Investors, Trade & Policy

SITRA: Unique Finnish Innovation –   Road Map of Circular Economy (Part 1)

16 November, 2016

All videos, Food, Market reviews

Agri Sector Innovation Financing: Where and How?

15 November, 2016

Canada, Trade & Policy

CETA: Canada-EU Market Opportunity and Trump Victory

11 November, 2016

Trade & Policy

CETA: Minutes before Final Decision

27 October, 2016

All videos, Circular Economy, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Jan Huitema, MEP on How Fertilizer Industry is about to Expand Its’ Product Lines with Circular Economy Approach

04 October, 2016

All videos, Food, Investors

Angel Investors: their Job Description and Mind Set

15 September, 2016

All videos, Circular Economy, Food, Undervalued markets

What is Circular Economy?

13 September, 2016

All videos, Expert opinion, Food, Market reviews

Continental Partnership after Brexit, Bruegel Think Tank’s Innovative Ideas for Solutions

30 August, 2016

Food

Brexit: Drastic Changes and New Realities

28 June, 2016

All videos, Commodities, Food, Investors, Water Market

Pioneer VC Gina Domanig on Reasons, Obstacles and Challenges in Water Sector Investments

21 June, 2016

Food, Undervalued markets

Europe is Intensively Diversifying SME Financing to Strengthen Growth

21 June, 2016

Food, restaurants

Top 20 Food Chain Trend Setters to Compete in July for the Prestigious Basque Culinary Prize

20 June, 2016

Commodities, Food

New Opportunities for SMEs in Food Industry after Dutch Presidency of EU

14 June, 2016

All videos, Commodities, Food, Water Market

How UNIDO Helps Businesses to Apply Water & Costs Saving Business Models in their Operation.

06 June, 2016

Food, Market reviews

MEP, Christofer Fjellner on Strong Trends that are Subtly Emerging as Opportunities for SMEs in TTIP

25 May, 2016

All videos, Commodities, Food, Market reviews, Water Market

Economics and Financial Logic of Water Sector Amid it’s Scarcity – Catherine L. Mann, OECD

11 May, 2016

All videos, Commodities, Food

Risk Management on the Bullish & Volatile Salmon Market

03 May, 2016

Commodities, Food, Investors, Water Market

Investments in Water Can Secure Sustainable Growth – Xavier Leflaive, OECD

02 May, 2016

Commodities, Food

Innovation and Taste in Seafood Products – Results of Global Competition in Brussels

27 April, 2016

All videos, Commodities, Food

High Volatility, Political and Geographical Risks – New Normal for Dairy Market

15 April, 2016

All videos, Food

Why Former Enemies are Becoming Strong Partners: Pesticides and Food Safety (Part 2)

05 April, 2016

Commodities, Food

MEPs Reiterate Call for Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling of Meat and Milk

01 April, 2016

All videos, Food

Why Former Enemies are Becoming Strong Partners: Pesticides and Food Safety

24 March, 2016

All videos, Food, Investors

Secret Advantages of European Venture Capital Investments

17 March, 2016

Commodities, Food, Market reviews

MEP, Gilles Pargneaux on Why and How Food Waste Management Opens New Niches for Businesses and Millions of Jobs.

07 March, 2016

All videos, Commodities, Trade & Policy

Mark O’Byrne, GoldCore on What Drives Gold Prices Up Now

03 March, 2016

Commodities, Food

MEPs Back More Duty-free Olive Oil Imports to Help Tunisia but Want Safeguards

26 February, 2016

Invest in what you test daily, Trade & Policy

Dominique Riquet, MEP: Sustainable Might Mean Profitable

19 February, 2016

Investors, Trade & Policy, Undervalued markets

European Parliament is Strengthening Long Term Investment Ecosystem

20 January, 2016

All videos, Investors, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

How EU is Expanding Venture Capital Industry in 2016

19 December, 2015

All videos, Food, Undervalued markets

Azerbaijan Hidden Investment Opportunities

17 October, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Food, Undervalued markets

Italy to Cooperate with Azerbaijan in Agriculture

16 October, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Food, Investors, Undervalued markets, Water Market

Water Scarcity and Return on Investments

14 October, 2015

All videos, Expert opinion, Trade & Policy

Belgian Textile Innovation

21 September, 2015

Commodities, Food

A LA CARTE: A Culinary Diamond Journey – Food and Diamonds Innovations at Milan Food Expo 2015

09 August, 2015

Commodities, Food, Invest in what you test daily

Golden Nuts – Hazelnuts and Walnuts: From Confectionery to Isolation Materials and Biofuel…

02 August, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Trade & Policy

Gold Lease: Opportunity for Jewellers and Gold Owner to Profit

20 June, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Food, Investors

Why Schroders is Investing in Commodities and Stays Bullish on Agri Commodities

19 June, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Companies, Market reviews

Why Western Investors are Coming to Iran?

19 June, 2015

Commodities, Food

Hidden Opportunities for Trading European Power Futures and Agri Futures

15 June, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Market reviews

Georgia: World’s Top Banking System and it’s Current Economic Situation

07 June, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Trade & Policy

Introduction to Investing in Diamonds

19 May, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Market reviews

Why Investments in Georgia is a Getaway to 500 mln EU Market

29 April, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Market reviews

How to Trade Futures Without Open Outcry

07 April, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Food, Market reviews

Dan Gramza Bullish on Italian Markets and How Pasta Consumption Drives Wheat Futures

25 March, 2015

Commodities, Expert opinion, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Classic Swiss Asset Manager on Swiss Franc, Euro and US Interest Rates

19 March, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Asian Economies as a Driving Engine for Grain and Meat Commodities

16 March, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Where is the Gold Value Today: Gold Mining Equities, Gold Futures, ETFs?

12 March, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Trade & Policy

Gold Prices in Oil Era: Who is the Boss

10 March, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Expert opinion, Trade & Policy

Daniel Gramza on Gold Futures and Gold Mining Stocks

07 March, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Food

Seasonals and Fundamentals for US Agri Commodities in 2015 byTraders’ Almanac President

07 March, 2015

Commodities, Expert opinion, Food, Invest in what you test daily

Agricultural Commodities Price Wars in Spring 2015

10 February, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Expert opinion

Agricultural Commodities Plunge as Chinese Economy Slows Down

30 January, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Expert opinion, Global markets, Trade & Policy

Swiss Franc, Euro and Greek Elections

30 January, 2015

All videos, Commodities, Expert opinion, Food

How Classic Swiss Asset Manager Views Commodities Markets Today

05 December, 2014

All videos, Commodities, Global markets, Invest in what you test daily

Lugano Fund Forum

04 December, 2014

All videos, Expert opinion, Market reviews

Jean-Claude Trichet on Recent and Looming Financial Crises

03 December, 2014

All videos, Commodities, Global markets, Market reviews

Markó Partners Seafood Intelligence Report

07 August, 2014

All videos, Commodities, Expert opinion, Food, Global markets

Seafood Industry Trends, Highlights and Niches with Markó Partners

07 August, 2014

All videos, Commodities, Expert opinion, Food, Global markets

The Marine Stewardship Council – How Business Can Benefit from Certification

04 June, 2014

All videos, Commodities, Food, Global markets, startups

Food Innovation – Fish Oil that Tastes Good.

04 June, 2014

All videos, Commodities, Food, Global markets, Market reviews, Undervalued markets

Can White Fish Market Overtake Overheated Salmon Market?

03 June, 2014

All videos, Commodities, Expert opinion, Food, Global markets, Water Market

Running a Successful Global Water Business and Supporting the Fashion Business in Iceland: An Interview with Icelandic Glacial Chairman, Jon Olafsson

07 April, 2014

fashion shows, Global markets, Trade & Policy

Reykjavik Fashion Festival 2014 – Global Brands and Bright Start Ups

02 April, 2014

All videos, Global markets, Trade & Policy

Otto Group Russia Profit Growth Ingredients: Vibrant Russian Market, Organized German Management, Diverse Global Brands.

25 November, 2013

fashion shows

Metallo Nobile Jewelry School in Florence – Italian Skill & Global Talent

23 November, 2013

Global markets

Affordable Luxury VINCE Brand to Have a Successful IPO.

23 November, 2013

Commodities, Global markets, large, Market reviews, Trade & Policy

Hidden Gems of the Global Luxury Market

14 November, 2013

Global markets

Zulily IPO: Mothers & Babies online shopping drives e-commerce market.

12 November, 2013

All videos, Expert opinion, Market reviews, Undervalued markets

Andrew Weiss on Why South Korea is the Next Top Performing Market

05 November, 2013

Expert opinion, Investors, Market reviews

Sohn Confernece London: Boring … is Good for Alpha?

05 November, 2013

All videos, Commodities, Food, Global markets, Undervalued markets

Sustainable Fish Farming at 30% Lower Cost

11 October, 2013

Food, large

Potbelly IPO is Jumping Up: within first two hours of trading it trippled in price of nearest estimate

04 October, 2013

All videos, Commodities, Food, Global markets

Same Fish – Different Profit: Cod vs. Cod

16 September, 2013

All videos, Global markets, Market reviews, Undervalued markets

NASDAQ OMX Iceland: Modern Market Trend – Green Light to Small Cap IPOs

07 September, 2013

All videos, Global markets, Investors

Arion Bank Innovation: Educating Investors & Angel Investing in StartUps

02 September, 2013

All videos, Global markets, Investors

Jon Von Tetzchner, Opera Software Co-founder, on Reasons Why He Invests in Iceland

01 September, 2013

Food, restaurants

Number One Icelander: President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson Lines Up for Morning Coffee and Irresistible Icelandic Bakery

20 August, 2013

All videos, Global markets

Why North America Likes to Invest in Iceland?

14 August, 2013

Trade & Policy

Back to School Shopping Marathon in US only is about to make $ 72.5 Billion.

05 August, 2013

Food

Healthy Grocery Chains are taking over US consumers. Sprouts Farmers Market 123% post IPO stock price jump.

03 August, 2013

Companies, Global markets, Trade & Policy

Australian Retail to Enter the Modern War with Global Retailers: Online Sale on the Rise, In-store – Declining.

30 July, 2013

Food, large

Starbucks Shows 28% EPS Growth in Q3 and Sophisticated Management by Growing Income Faster than the Revenue Growth.

26 July, 2013

Food

Affordable Treats Drive the Market Up During the Economic Crisis

23 July, 2013

Food, Global markets

Decline of Soft Drinks Consumption and Salted Snacks Consumption Growth – Would ROI Suffer?

19 July, 2013

Global markets

German Incubator Rocket Internet is Fueling Online Fashion Sales in Russia and China and Brings Others to New Markets

18 July, 2013

Companies, Food, startups

Harlem Startup is Set to Double It’s Sales in 2013 and Deliver Healthy Meals to American Kids.

17 July, 2013

Commodities, Food

Can pork be a threat to US National Security and Hedge Fund bottom line?

16 July, 2013

Commodities, Food

Low Consumption & Vegetarianism Drive Meat Prices Up and Profits Down

04 July, 2013

Commodities, Global markets

India is again # 1 Milk producer in the world

02 July, 2013

Global markets

Neiman Marcus a 100+ year old USA luxury retailer files registration statement for IPO

25 June, 2013

Food, large

Whole Foods 1000 stores expansion

16 June, 2013

Food

Spicy foods producers benefit from globalization

15 June, 2013

Food, Global markets

Food and beverage markets: new great opportunities

15 June, 2013

All videos, Expert opinion, Global markets, Undervalued markets

Tony Goodwin (UK): emerging markets – the best start for prestigious executive careers

14 June, 2013

All videos, Global markets, Undervalued markets

V.Paroshin (Canada) on investment opportunities in Canada and Russia

13 June, 2013

fashion shows, Trade & Policy

Fashion Forward initiative (UK) unveiled two new labels

11 June, 2013

All videos, Global markets, Undervalued markets

Prof. P. Dutkiewicz (Canada) on investment opportunities in Canada and Russia

10 June, 2013

Commodities, Global markets

Lavazza Joins the rank of Starbucks and Gevalia in US

04 June, 2013

Commodities, Food

Private Equity Firms, VC and Wealthy Americans Invest in New Wave Coffee Brewing

04 June, 2013

startups, Trade & Policy

French Fashion Startup Raised $ 1,5 mln

03 June, 2013

Global markets

Top Finnish Fashion Brand to Expand to China

31 May, 2013

Global markets

China’s Fast Food and Take away Market to Reach $ 294 bn by 2017

30 May, 2013

Global markets

Snowmobile Maker Raised $ 262,3 mln in Largest Canadian IPO in 2013

30 May, 2013

Food

Campbell Soup Steps Into Organic Babyfood Market

24 May, 2013

Global markets

Turkey’s Regional Power Market Attracts Big Investors’ Interest

24 May, 2013

Global markets, large

Korea’s Number One Retailer Targets $100 mln in Sales Openinig Store in Indonesia

24 May, 2013

Food, startups

Globally Renowned Specialty Food Ingerdients Producer Acquires Young Swedish Company

24 May, 2013

Food

Fights for Global Food Packaging Market Which Could Reach $ 251,8 BN in 2013

23 May, 2013

Global markets

Indian Food Processing Market Growth up to $ 330 bln Boosts Demand for Food Machinery & Equipment

23 May, 2013

Food, large

Whole Foods – lower prices in 2013

21 May, 2013

Global markets, large

Largest Italian Food Company Entering Emerging Markets

20 May, 2013

Commodities, Global markets

China’s Export of Australian Wool Totalled $2.319 bln

19 May, 2013

All videos, Expert opinion, Global markets, Undervalued markets

Luc Jones (ANTAL Russia): more foreign companies enter Russia

17 May, 2013

Food, large

Danone Acquires American Organic Baby Food Producer

15 May, 2013

Global markets

New TECNO (China) Smartphone for Growing Nigerian Market

15 May, 2013

Food, large

Belisio Foods Purchasing Frozen Foods Supplier

15 May, 2013

Global markets

Italian Borrowing Costs Decline boosts Bonds Sales

13 May, 2013

Investors, Trade & Policy

Hedge Fund Barington Capital Group urges Jones Group to focus more

13 May, 2013

Investors, Trade & Policy

GOOGLE Glass Attracts Investments From Three Venture Capital Firms

13 May, 2013

Investors, Trade & Policy

TowerBrook Capital Partners intends to acquire True Religion Jeans company for $835 mln

13 May, 2013

Global markets

Indian online Bigbasket store: 40,000 active users and 20% monthly growth

13 May, 2013

Food, Global markets, Investors

DKSH Group partners with Hormel Foods US to support growth in Asia

13 May, 2013

Trade & Policy

GUCCI – unexpected move to luxury tableware market

24 April, 2013

Food, Global markets

LT Foods Enters Rapidly Growing Indian Market of Packaged Wheat

21 April, 2013

Global markets

Canadian Agriculture in 2013 – Signs of Strong Growth

21 April, 2013

All videos, Expert opinion, Global markets, Market reviews

Kinross- 18 years in Russia: challenges and success

19 April, 2013

Food, restaurants

Restaurants Sales Growth Outpaces Shopping Growth in USA

18 April, 2013

All videos, Expert opinion, Global markets

Scotiabank in Russia

17 April, 2013

Trade & Policy

Cold Weather Slows Down Spring Sales – H&M

16 April, 2013

Trade & Policy

Asian Luxury Goods Producers Challenge European Brands

16 April, 2013

All videos, Global markets, Investors, Undervalued markets

Investment Climate and Pension Funds in Russia

14 April, 2013

Food, Global markets

Wine Market & Climate Changes

14 April, 2013

Market Reviews

LNG Trends

Second Half of 2018 for Markets: Trade Wars, Pre-Brexit Uncertainty, Interest Rates Hike and Returning Volatility.

Cannabis: Infancy of the Future Mega Trend. Part 3