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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report | August 2026

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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 …

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Shifting Beef Markets: 5 Reasons Why It’s So Volatile Right Now

Even before new tariffs hit our international trading partners in early April, the summer of 2025 was looking tumultuous for cattle and beef markets. Carcass weights are …

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Employee Spotlight: Gregory Astill, Senior Economist

As Senior Economist, Gregory is a key part of our growing team. With his extensive experience in market trends and economic strategy, he’s ready to help us deliver even …

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DecisionNext and Kilcoy Global Foods Renew and Expand Strategic Partnership in Multi-Year Agreement

SAN FRANCISCO – April 29, 2025 – DecisionNext, the leading AI platform that enables companies to optimize the buying or selling of commodities at the best possible time …

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How New Tariffs Could Impact Your Margins

Significant changes are taking place in the international trading system. Recent announcements from the U.S. government around new and expanded tariffs targeting dozens …

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Beef Up Your Buying Strategy

Fresh protein might not be the most exciting thing on your plate, but procuring it comes with an unexpected set of challenges. The market is always changing and can be …

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Exclusive Interview with DecisionNext's Co-Founder, Dr. Robert Pierce

In the interview, Dr. Pierce highlights the importance of transparency in AI-driven forecasting models. He emphasizes how DecisionNext’s “white box” …

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What’s ahead for DecisionNext and our customers in 2025

As we start the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on a few of the important trends that shaped our industry over the last twelve months, and how they position …

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Employee Spotlight: Orlando Rodriguez, Customer Success Specialist

As we continue to grow, our partners’ success becomes an even more critical piece of the puzzle. That’s where Orlando comes in. This month, we chatted with him about his …

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Discover what’s next for protein in 2025 in an exclusive interview with Dr. Boussios in The National Provisioner

Head Economist Dr. David Boussios offers expert insights into the tight beef supply, pork exports, inflation’s impact, labor shortages, and more in this exclusive …

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