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.

Brazilian Flour Millers Threaten Boycott over Argentine GM Wheat

  • Argentina produces the world’s first GM (Genetically Modified) wheat seed
  • The Brazilian government has approved to import the GM wheat, but flour millers are against it
  • Brazil aims to become a net exporter in wheat but still years away.

Adrian Torrebiarte

2 years ago

3 min read

Poor US Beet Outlook Leads to Higher Mexican Sugar Exports

  • This year’s US beet harvest will be lower than hoped.
  • Mexico will therefore export more sugar to the US than previous years.
  • Rain in September and October will determine the success of the Mexican sugar harvest.

Adrian Torrebiarte

2 years ago

3 min read

Could Mexican Drought Change Flow of Beer to US?

  • Drought, government water restriction sparking rethink by brewers in North
  • Government says water for brewing available in Southeast
  • The relocation of breweries could have major implications for beer trade with the US.

Adrian Torrebiarte

2 years ago

3 min read