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PODCAST: Time for a Toddcast - Todd Thurman of SwineTex Consulting
This week on Market Digest we are joined by founder and consultant Todd Thurman of SwineTex Consulting. Laura and Todd speak about African swine fever in China, the state of...
PODCAST: Succeeding in Foodservice Through COVID-19
This week on Market Digest Laura is joined by Scott Tenner, Center of the Plate Protein Specialist, of Jacmar Foodservice. Scott discusses the importance of delivering quality ingredients to consumers, navigating...
PODCAST: Lifting Others as We Grow - Mark Winkler, US Foods
This week Mark Winkler of US Foods discusses their innovations and initiatives through the COVID-19 pandemic. Between setting up ghost kitchens, helping small businesses adapt to a lack of indoor dining, and...
PODCAST: There's a New Sheriff in Town: Cece Corbin of NPFDA
This week we are joined by Cece Corbin, President of the National Poultry & Food Distributors Association or NPFDA. Cece and Laura discuss the power of networking in the protein industry, the effects of COVID-19 on...
PODCAST: An Economic Point of View - Will Sawyer of CoBank
This week on Market Digest Laura speaks with CoBank Lead Protein Industry Analyst, Will Sawyer. Will brings his expertise to the plate as they discuss holiday demand for protein items, protein supply, the beef complex, corn and soy inflation, and...
PODCAST: Investing In the Future: John Manzella on American Capitalism
This week on Market Digest Laura speaks with John Manzella, nationally syndicated columnist on global business, trade policy, labor, and the latest economic trends. In this episode we discuss expected affects of the U.S. election results, the trade war with China, investing in young farmers, and...
PODCAST: Facilitating Progess, Navigating Change - Sarah Beth Aubrey from Elevate Ag
This week Sarah Beth Aubrey, Author, Executive Coach, Podcaster, and Owner of Elevate Ag, talks about the unique challenges for agricultural professionals that the pandemic has underlined. Engaging the workforce from the frontline up...
PODCAST: I’ll Have What He’s Having - Jorge Azevedo on Plant Proteins
In this week’s episode of Market Digest Laura sits down with Jorge Azevedo, Chief Growth Officer at Planterra Foods. They discuss the growing popularity of flexitarian diets, plant protein at QSRs, bringing plant protein foods into the spotlight, and much more...
PODCAST: Go With the Grain – Glenn Smith on Feed Ingredients
Glenn Smith, Director of Feed Ingredient Procurement at Wayne Farms, returns this week to Market Digest! Laura and Glenn discuss the increased demand for protein items as...
PODCAST: Jack of All Trades - Mike Nesbitt, UK Beef and Shrimp Reporter
In this episode, Laura interviews UK Beef and Shrimp Market Reporter Mike Nesbitt. They discuss transparency with Vannamei shrimp, expansion to UK Beef reporting, Trade Flows, and more...
PODCAST: The Grocerant Guru - Steve Johnson, An Expert on Innovative Distribution in the New Normal
What can protein producers be doing to get product into new and innovative channels? Laura sat down with Steve Johnson, the Grocerant Guru, to discuss just that. With extensive research and experience with ever-changing consumer trends, Steve shares his recipes for success...
PODCAST: Urner Barry's Executive Conference and Global Protein Summit
Urner Barry's Executive Conference and Global Protein Summit is a can't miss, online event, combining two of the most important shows in the protein industry. In the lastest UB Market Digest Podcast, Laura Zinger and Brian Moscogiuri discuss why this event is going to be so valuable and what to expect....
PODCAST: Calling All Pork People - ASF, Retail Demand, Exports, and More
In this week's segment Russell Barton discusses retail demand, slaughter, exports, African Swine Fever, and COVID-19...
PODCAST: Market Update on Eggs with Brian Moscogiuri
This week, Laura sat down with Brian Moscogiuri to cover price fluctuations since record highs in March, rebounding COVID-19 cases impact on demand, cage-free production and trends, and the European egg market reaction to the pandemic...
Beefing Up Our Coverage: Enhanced Imported Beef Reporting
This week we answered your requests for a show around beef with none other than Urner Barry CEO Joe Muldowney. Laura and Joe discuss international trade and demand impact on the imported beef market, consumer trends related to COVID-19 and...
PODCAST: A Triumphant Return - UB Consulting with Angel Rubio
Former Market Reporter Angel Rubio returns to Urner Barry to start our new venture, Urner Barry Consulting. Providing custom white papers, presentations, targeted research reports, and much more, Urner Barry Consulting is here to provide unique solutions for your business...
PODCAST: Checking In on Chicken - Retail Demand, Unemployment, and More
COVID-19 has caused shockwaves across the whole protein sector and chicken is no exception. Retail demand, unemployment, seasonal factors, and more...
PODCAST: What's Shakin with Bacon? Volatility in the Pork Market
Russell Barton joins the show (from a distance) to discuss the unprecedented volatility in the pork market due to COVID-19. This segment covers retail, foodservice, unemployment, exports, and more...
PODCAST: Scrambling for Eggs? Volatility In the Egg Market
This week Laura returns to the show to discuss the volatility in the egg market due to Covid-19 with Brian Moscogiuri. They cover supply issues, retail demand, typical seasonal factors, and more...
PODCAST: Have We Peaked? Coronavirus and African Swine Fever in China
This week Laura sits down with Todd Thurman of Swinetex to discuss the African swine fever situation in China and restocking efforts. With COVID-19 complicating an already serious situation, what can the pork industry expect...
PODCAST: Meet Courtney - Futures, Cattle, and Cats
This week Courtney Shum joined Laura to discuss her new role at Urner Barry reporting the cash markets for livestock, futures, and more. She gives insight into her contacts and the wealth of information they share with her...
PODCAST: Head Hunting - How to Gain and Retain Talent in Ag
Dolores Sauter of Miller Resource Group covers the void created by retiring senior management, attracting new talent, and filling the gaps in agricultural businesses...
PODCAST: Coronavirus and Maritime: What's the Deal?
CNBC's Lori Ann LaRocco joins the show to discuss the implications of coronavirus on protein and overall trade. With up to the minute information on international shipments and concellations, you won't want to miss this segment...
PODCAST: USMCA - What It Means for Protein
This week Michelle Klieger returns to the show to discuss the NAFTA replacement. She discusses the new opportunities for protein exporters and producers in the US as a result of the agreement and of course, China...
PODCAST: Chicken, China, and Chatting - Matt Busardo Talks Poultry
Matt Busardo joins Laura this week for the very first time representing the UB poultry office. They talk chicken paws, China, select breasts, and more. Be sure to listen in on Soundcloud, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
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