According to the USDA, "rising food demand, increased energy costs, a weak U.S. dollar, and other factors contributed to the rapid escalation of food commodity prices until July 2008." As the summer ends in 2009, the direction of food commodity costs is being anticipated. How will some historic changes in commodity supply and demand affect the food service and restaurant industry?
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Independent ConsultantDana Shertz
Chief Executive Officer I3 Marketing
Former PresidentLorraine Enterprises LLC
Executive Vice President OperationsBISTRO MANAGEMENT, INC.
PresidentSARATOGA FOOD GROUP, LLC
Study groups are populations of experts knowledgeable on specific sub-topics within a broader industry
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officers in the Restaurant Industry | 39 |
| Sporting Goods Manufacturers | 149 |
| Burger King Franchise Owners | 15 |
| Steak House Experts | 11 |
| Domino's Pizza Experts (US) | 63 |
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August 12, 2009 | New York
Seminar: The Changing Supply and Demand of Commodities (New York)April 27, 2009 | New York
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