About Us
Founded by Jeremy Zwinger in 2002, The International Commodity Institute is the umbrella organization that serves to offer clients an integrated media source that connects all critical aspects of the world rice industry. The institute brings together in-depth market reports and analysis (The Rice Trader publications), trade networking (World Rice Conference and other Events), expounding in various media (Weekly Direct TV Interviews), working with international producers of commodities (Farm & Trade), helping entities with global consulting, and international recognition for achievements and contributions to the global rice industry (World’s Best Rice Award and The Rice Trader Lifetime Achievement Award).
From farm to fork, from research to destination, the rice industry will be able to utilize the tools offered by the International Commodities Institute for insights and the ability to understand short, medium, and long term industry consequences, interpret market dynamics into commercial success.
For over 30 years, The Rice Trader publication has brought its subscribers crucial, up-to-the-minute information on rice trade through its daily and weekly publications. Acknowledged as the only source of confidential information about the rice market, this weekly summary of market data analysis has helped both the leading commercial rice companies and the regional government officials make informed decisions, which are critical in today’s market.
Testimonials About TRT
Mr. Sujit Pande
Responsible for Global Marketing & Product Management activities of Rice Solution Business @ Buhler AG
“The Rice Trader and its associated business will be richer if we can track all relevant data and give impetus to its impact on future business scenarios. We at Buhler really appreciate depth of data and flow of facts brough by TRT team. “
Mr. Chookiat Ophaswongse
Honorary President Thai Rice Exporters Association
The Rice Trader (TRT) is now the most recognized organization all over the world for Rice Business, this success came after investing so much of time and efforts over numerous years. You deserve to enjoy every moment of it! Congratulations my friend, and may you get much more success in the years to come in your business.
Mr. Henry Allard
President, Filhet-Allard Maritime
“The professionalism of the TRT team, as well as the high quality of information provided by its platforms, are two of the many reasons why Filhet-Allard Maritime is delighted to be a long-standing partner of TRT.
Year after year, TRT has proven to be a valuable tool for industry players and the annual World Rice Conference never fails to provide excellent networking opportunities. For over a decade, we have enjoyed an enriching partnership with TRT and we look forward to many more years of fruitful collaboration.”
Mr. Vivek Sharma
“I have been reading TRT and attending the World Rice Conference organized by them for 9 years now. I have gained tremendous knowledge and network by being a subscriber. The personal touch is present in every interaction and even though you may just be reading it on your laptop, you can hear the passion of Subra and Jeremy’s voice behind those lines. It is a boon for rice industry professionals. It brings together some of the brightest minds and nicest people on the planet, and I almost forgot, the most current and timely information available on Rice.”
Mr. Mamadou Ciss
CEO, Alliance Commodities
“I have been trading rice since 1984 in various organizations and I have been a regular subscriber of TRT since the beginning.
TRT has revolutionized the way rice reports were and are written. They inspire and lead the rice market in its growing need to be informed on what’s going on.
I have always been satisfied with their services which I highly recommend to those willing to play a role in the rice industry.”
Executive Summary
As an important note to our weekly TRT readers, we have made an internal decision to start showing more internally kept trade data in the #3 vessels section, which will some key trade flows from various origins, sellers. trade prices, buyers, and final destinations. We suggest you watch this list as it builds. Our internal PRIVATE sources say the India ban is here to stay and this is a huge piece of the puzzle on many levels. The flow is still very strong though, so does this really matter? The market started the week from straight boring as we awaited the BULOG tender and have many players still out on vacation for EID and other personal holidays.
Thought of the week
Habit Of Excellence…
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
— Aristotle —