What major geopolitical event is testing Brenntag's new business structure, and when did it occur relative to the new CEO's appointment?

The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz — described as 'one of the most disruptive events in living memory to hit the global chemical industry' — kicked off when Brenntag’s new CEO was just six months into his post.

According to the INSIGHT on fertilizer and biofuels, what is the deeper contest underlying the 'food vs. fuel' narrative, and how are different regions responding?

The deeper contest is over fertilizer, not simply food versus fuel; Europe, southeast Asia, and the Americas are each making a different bet on where to turn for fertilizer supply and strategy in the context of biofuels growth.

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