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Adrian Torrebiarte

Adrian joined the analysis team in 2022, right after graduating from Babson College in Boston, MA, with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He has experience interning at a cement factory and micro-finance bank in Guatemala. Adrian is currently responsible for writing content for the Americas (excluding Brazil) and creating data tools and services for PET, Starches, and other commodities.

Two Consecutive La Niña Seasons Surge Colombian Sugar Prices

  • A second straight year of the la Niña Phenomenon has caused rain to increase in the region.
  • First consecutive La Niña years in over 10 years.
  • Sugar production and exports have decreased in Colombia, raising domestic prices by 50%

Adrian Torrebiarte

1 year ago

2 min read

Mexico’s Cane Crop Hits Problems

  • Mexican cane yields have been hit by poor weather.
  • We forecast 6.05m tonnes sugar production with downside risk.
  • Production below 6m tonnes could mean no world market sugar exports.

Adrian Torrebiarte

1 year ago

2 min read

How Will USA Ensure It Has Enough Sugar in 2023?

  • The USA depends on sugar imports to ensure supply each year.
  • Two of its largest suppliers are struggling to supply in 2022/23.
  • The USDA may have to reallocate raw sugar quota to those who can perform.

Adrian Torrebiarte

1 year ago

3 min read

Guatemala to Blend 10% Ethanol into Gasoline

  • Guatemala will adopt a 10% ethanol blend.
  • Guatemala is already self-sufficient in ethanol production.
  • The EU and USA may need to import from other sources.

Adrian Torrebiarte

1 year ago

2 min read

Mississippi River Transport: Low Water, High Barges

  • Low rainfall in three states along the Mississippi River leads to low water levels.
  • This is disrupting barge traffic.
  • Around 60% of US soy and corn exports move by barge along the Mississippi.

Adrian Torrebiarte

1 year ago

2 min read

Caribbean Sugar Crop: Yesterday and Today

  • The Caribbean used to be a major sugar producing region.
  • Today it accounts for less than 1% of global production
  • We look at the top sugar producers in the region.

Adrian Torrebiarte

2 years ago

5 min read