Informa Economics, Inc. (formerly known as Sparks Companies, Inc.) is a world leader in broad-based domestic and international agricultural and commodity/product market research, analysis, evaluation and consulting. The company was founded in 1977 and, in 2003, was acquired by Informa plc ("Informa").
Informa Economics, Inc. serves hundreds of firms, institutions and trade organizations worldwide from our headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. We also have integral business partnerships with FNP Brazil, CEAS in London and Brussels and WPA in Washington DC.
Our
Mission:
"To be a Vital Force in
the Success of Agriculture, Food, Energy and
Transportation Interests Around the
World."
The company's
professional depth and experience allow us to provide a
wide range of services related to the economic and
management concerns of clients. Underpinning these
services, our principal strengths lie in an expansive
information base and a professional and experienced
staff.
Representing Informa Economics' primary asset,
our employees are well-trained and seasoned researchers
and consultants with extensive backgrounds in business
and government; most hold advanced degrees in
agriculture or related fields. The Informa
Economics team has extensive experience in
worldwide agribusiness and agricultural policy
decision-making. Many Informa Economics
employees have gained insights from past government
service in senior policy, analysis and advisory
positions; from major trade associations; from land
grant universities; and as senior officials of leading
agribusiness companies.
The world's agricultural and food industry is
expanding and remains in a constant state of
change. Successful businesses and institutions
must deal with rapidly shifting market conditions that
are driven by international influences, technological
innovations, policy shifts, weather conditions, emerging
consumers and fluctuating consumer preferences. To
continue succeeding in this environment, businesses must
have access to reliable market information and
authoritative economic consulting services. It is
Informa Economics' economic expertise and diverse client
base that combine to provide unique insights, risk
management and strategic planning for agribusinesses
around the world.
In its role as a world leader in comprehensive
commodity, food industry and agribusiness research and
consulting, Informa Economics offers several broad
categories of services:
About our Parent
Company
Our parent company,
Informa plc, is the leading provider of specialist, high
quality information to the global academic, scientific,
professional, and commercial markets via publishing,
events, consulting and training. Informa publishes
approximately 2,500 subscription based products and
services, has a book backlist of over 35,000 volumes,
organises some 10,000 events worldwide each year and has
a database of approaching 22 million names. It has an
unparalleled portfolio of brands including Lloyds List,
Routledge, Taylor and Francis, IIR and Euroforum.
Informa employs approximately 7,000 people operating out
of 150 offices in 42 countries and doing business in 70.
Informa is listed on the London Stock
Exchange.
