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Expert Insights on Restaurant Commodities Supply and Demand

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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  • Commodity supply vs. consumer demand
  • Commodity outlook for inflation or deflation
  • Retail and food service reaction to the recession
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Featured Council Members

GLG Council Members are leading experts including academics, scientists, and industry specialists

Dana Shertz, Independent Consultant, Dana Shertz

Dana ShertzWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Independent ConsultantDana Shertz

Steve Bigari, Chief Executive Officer , I3 Marketing

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Chief Executive Officer I3 Marketing

Anthony Paduano, Former President, Lorraine Enterprises LLC

Anthony PaduanoWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Former PresidentLorraine Enterprises LLC

Jeff Ritson, Executive Vice President Operations, BISTRO MANAGEMENT, INC.

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Executive Vice President OperationsBISTRO MANAGEMENT, INC.

Joe Simone, President, SARATOGA FOOD GROUP, LLC

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PresidentSARATOGA FOOD GROUP, LLC

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Study Groups

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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

GLG Seminar: (NYC) Emerging Products in the North American Food and Beverage Market

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Recent News Analyses

News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations

The Competitive Landscape Has Changed For Restaurant Chains

June 25, 2009

Chain Restaurant Discount Strategy: Details Matter to Franchisees

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Operational Efficiency Key to Survival in Foodservice Distribution

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