Commodity Chaos, AI Calm

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 Huffman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-huffman/ This episode is brought to you by ArrowStream CommodityONE, delivering superior commodity research and forecasts powered by deep Industry expertise & cutting edge AI.Find out more about us here:https://arrowstream.com/commodityone-for-foodservice-supply-chain/