Controlling Commodity Costs

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The commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition. Controlling Commodity Costs has one simple goal – to help food and beverage companies around the globe learn how to keep their prices low and their profits high. Hosted by Craig Turner and Tom Dosdall, Senior Risk Management Consultants at StoneX, we are your premier source for industry best practices, insightful perspectives and timely strategies to secure low-priced coverage months in advance, maximize your margins and transform your commodity procurement. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and beverage industry, tune in to Controlling Commodity Costs and take your business to the next level. Visit us today to learn more https://insight.stonex.com/controllingcommoditycosts/

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Ep 007 - Physical Commodities Supply Chain Management, Hedging and Financing

Feb 22 2024 31 mins

Brent Grecian, President and CEO of StoneX Commodity Solutions (SCS), joins Craig Turner and Tom Dosdall to learn how the SCS team combines market expertise with full logistics, hedging, and working capital support to help clients optimize supply and chain management and increase profitability.If you’d like to learn how we can work with your business, please email craig.turner@st

December 2023 Market Update

Dec 11 2023 22 mins

In this episode Craig Turner and Tom Dosdall talk about the macro markets, energy prices, and the results of the USDA's December WASDE for the grain and oilseed markets.If you’d like to learn how we can work with your business, email us directly [email protected], call 312.373.8250 or visit us at https://insight.stonex.com/controllingcommoditycosts/

Ep 006 - Controlling Beef and Pork Costs with OTC Solutions

Nov 06 2023 30 mins

In this episode Craig & Tom are joined by Gavin McPherson to discuss beef and pork markets and hedging. Gavin is a Risk Management Consultant with StoneX and specializes in the CME livestock contracts, LRP insurance, and specialty OTC swaps for beef and pork products that you can only find at StoneX.The commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are info

October 2023 Market Update with Arlan Suderman

Oct 18 2023 31 mins

In this episode Craig Turner, Tom Dosdall, and Arlan Suderman talk about the macro themes moving the markets. The conversation starts with energy prices and the Middle East. We then move to grain and oilseed outlooks before transitioning to interest rates. Finally, Arlan give us an overview of our Market Intelligence services and the great value it provides to StoneX clients.Whethe

Ep 005 - Getting the Most Out of Utilities and Energy Procurement

Sep 29 2023 18 mins

In this episode Craig & Tom are joined by Bridgette Hooper & Sean Franke to discuss electricity and natural gas procurement. Bridgette & Sean are both Directors of Energy Procurement at StoneXThe commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition. Whether you’re a seasoned professio

What's Really Driving The Crude Oil Rally?

Sep 15 2023 28 mins

In this episode Craig Turner, Tom Dosdall, and Dan Conrath talk about why crude has rallied and what could send natural gas another leg higher this winter. We then switch to the Sept WASDE report and what it means for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Along the way we point out which markets may have the most price risk for Food & Beverage companies.Whether you’re a seasoned professiona

Ep 004 - Controlling Plastic & Packaging Costs with Bruce Benefiel

Aug 25 2023 33 mins

In this episode Craig & Tom are joined by Bruce Benefiel to discuss the Plastics market. Bruce is the Co-Director of Energy Trading and the head trader for our Plastics products.The commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just st

August 2023 Market Update

In this episode Craig Turner & Tom Dosdall talk about China, their latest interest rate cuts, and why some traders are betting on a stock market crash. Next we talk about the bearish seasonality of the grain markets during July/Aug/Sept and what end users should be considering during the price break. Finally we take a look at the crude oil and natural gas markets before rapping up

July 2023 Market Update

Jul 27 2023 25 mins

The commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition.In this episode Craig Turner & Tom Dosdall break down the latest developments in the grain and oilseed markets. We talk about the July WASDE and what we learned from the acreage change and wheat ending stocks. We also go into what

Ep 003 - Market & Hedging Education with Jared Morgan

Jul 27 2023 19 mins

In this episode Craig & Tom are joined by Jared Morgan to discuss Market & Hedging Education. Jared is the Vice President of Global Education at StoneX.The commodity markets are volatile, and they can move fast. Only those who are informed, prepared, and properly hedged will stay ahead of the competition.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the food and