5-245.2 TRENDS AND PROJECTIONSThis section presents information on futures prices forvegetable oils, and how recent trends in consumption andproduction may be useful in predicting future supply anddemand for vegetable oil.5.2.1 Futures PricesSoybean oil and some oilseeds are traded on the futuresmarket.
related diversification. A process that takes place when a business expands its activities into product lines that are similar to those it currently offers. For example, a manufacturer of computers might begin making calculators as a form of related diversification of its existing business.
In this case there is no direct connection with the companyÂ´s existing business - this diversification is classified as unrelated. The unrelated diversification is based on the concept that any new business or company, which can be acquired under favorable financial conditions and has the potential for high revenues, is suitable for diversification.