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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report | August 2026
Three Proteins, Three Cost Trajectories The August DecisionNext Finished Goods Index shows the protein complex continuing to move in different directions. Cheeseburger …
Read ArticleDecisionNext Unveils New Tool For Finished Goods Price Forecasting
DecisionNext has announced the release of their Price List module within their commodity analytics software, aimed at connecting the procurement and pricing functions at …
Read ArticleComparing Three 81% Ground Beef Formulas
In a normal market beef trim prices fluctuate dramatically day-to-day and having multiple options to reach a lean point or blend can result in millions of dollars of …
Read ArticleDecisionNext Adds USDA Economist David Boussios
DecisionNext has announced the hiring of Dr. David Boussios as Economist. Dr. Boussios provides valuable insight into the development of statistical models for the Ag …
Read ArticleDecisionNext Announces David Fliss as Advisor
DecisionNext has announced the appointment of David Fliss as Advisor. Fliss will provide value chain experience, commercial insights, product fit and steering advice …
Read ArticleForecast, or Projection? There’s a big difference.
Today’s market is volatile and difficult – success in it requires having a good idea of where prices are going. In today’s rapidly changing market environment it’s more …
Read ArticleDecisionNext. Decide Better. Navigating today’s volatile commodity markets.
Forecasting: At the core of what we do sits a powerful, machine-learning market forecasting platform. Tested, validated, and always learning, this tool gives our …
Read ArticleDecisionNext Announces Partnership With SunFed Ranch
According to Technavio, the global grass fed beef market is positioned to grow by $14.5 billion between 2020-2024. To assist SunFed Ranch in advancing this segment, …
Read ArticleWaiting for Brisket Prices to Fall in January? Think Again
Over the two week period between November 8th and November 21st, roughly 4M lbs of Choice Brisket got sold out front on the USDA 455 report. Based on the 22-90 day …
Read ArticleDecisionNext and IQ Foods Partnership Provides Retail and Food Service Customers More Buying Power
The most recent USDA cold storage report indicates cold storage stocks of meat and poultry are at 2.12 billion pounds, approximately 13% below year ago levels. As …
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