Author: Marija Mrakovic

Frontline Strategies, a Baton Rouge government relations firm launched in January through the merger of Sequitur Consulting and The Tatman Group, has quickly built a diverse client base across industries including insurance, health care, education, transportation and finance. Led by Beverly Haydel, David Tatman, Doreen Brasseaux and Evan Alvarez, the firm offers lobbying, policy research, […]Read More

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Market instability: Cocoa demand is showing signs of recovery after a period of weakness, but the market remains unstable as prices continue to swing sharply amid uncertainty over supply and consumption. Chocolate makers are still adjusting to elevated cocoa costs, while traders are watching factors such as crop conditions, weather risks and shifting consumer behavior. […]Read More

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An alleged fraud estimated at 11.6 billion rupees has been uncovered in Madhya Pradesh, linked to a government programme that encourages the production of ethanol to blend with petrol. But the case also reopens the debate on the appropriateness of using grains for biofuels while millions of Indians depend on food aid.Read More

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