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
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  • Retail and food service reaction to the recession
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Kevin Collier, President, K. Collier Marketing & Consulting, LLC

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Kevin Collier, President, K. Collier Marketing & Consulting, LLC

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Jeff Ritson, President, BISTRO MANAGEMENT, INC.

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Anthony Paduano, Former President, Lorraine Enterprises LLC

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Jeff Ritson, President, BISTRO MANAGEMENT, INC.

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