About this episode
The episode discusses the latest developments in commodity markets and the impact of AI on the foodservice supply chain.
Welcome to the first episode of Markets to Menus . Today I’m joined by John Goodwin to break down the latest commodity market developments, including the ongoing Iran–U.S. conflict, the implications of El Niño on global agriculture, and the emergence of New World screwworm cases in the United States. We discuss how geopolitical tensions, weather-driven volatility, and livestock health concerns could impact key food commodities ranging from grains and sugar to beef and dairy. Later, I’m joined by Buyers Edge Platform AI leaders Ari J.Y. McShane, Kyle Stamm, and Jack Huffman to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the foodservice supply chain. We discuss the differences between traditional analytics and AI, the importance of high-quality data, emerging use cases for operators and procurement teams, and how restaurant organizations can begin preparing for an AI-driven future. Connect with our host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmaloni/ Connect with our Guests: John Goodwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-goodwin-23574a129/ Ari J.Y. McShane : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-j-y-mcshane-36a0ba32/ Kyle Stamm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kstamm/ Jack…
People in this episode
Host: David Maloni
Guests: John Goodwin, Ari J.Y. McShane, Kyle Stamm, Jack Huffman
Topics covered
- commodity markets
- geopolitical tensions
- artificial intelligence
- foodservice supply chain
- agriculture
- livestock health
Keywords
- commodity chaos
- AI calm
- Iran-U.S. conflict
- El Niño
- food commodities
- grains
- sugar
- beef
- dairy
Sponsors
ArrowStream CommodityONE
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Buyers Edge Platform
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