Tracking vitamin and amino acid prices
Our published analysis of where feed additive prices were landing late August, based on an interview with Swiss platform, Kemiex, proved a ratings winner.
As markets were slowly returning from summer holiday season, and as there are no upcoming major trade fairs, and limited business travel, professional feed and food additive buyers and sellers are looking for a new playbook for their negotiations and deal making, said those analysts. "Digital deal making and communication has become a real alternative for many companies, as we see a significant mindset shift from previously very conservative corporates," Stefan Schmidinger, partner, Kemiex, told us.
In terms of key price developments, following a COVID-19 driven reflation rally into April, vitamin E 50% declined slowly and then stabilized in the first half of August. You can read the full story here.