
Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators, the podcast where decades of industry expertise meet the future of the food supply chain. I'm David Maloni, your host, and with over 40 years in the food production, distribution, and operations sectors, I've seen the industry evolve. But now, it's time to push the boundaries of innovation further.
Every other week, join me as I sit down with pioneers from the past, the game-changers of today, and the visionaries shaping the future of our field. Together, we'll explore new ideas, technologies, and strategies that can revolutionize how we farm, produce, move, and serve food to the world.
I invite you, our listeners, to be a part of this journey. If you know someone or have a topic in mind that aligns with our mission, please reach out. Your input matters, and it could be the spark that ignites the next big breakthrough in the food supply chain.
For more insights and to connect with my consultancy, visit www.DatumFS.com. Thank you for tuning in. Together, let's drive innovation and transform the way we nourish our communities
Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Price Stability in the Food Supply Chain: A Conversation with Rich Counsell
Hi Folks! In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we engage in a conversation with the one and only Rich Counsell. With a rich career in the Supply Chain, including roles as CEO at WARBLER, Director at STOKE FARMS, and currently serving as CEO in his latest venture Stable.
Commodities in Food supply chain have never been more fragile, and Rich contributes his expertise to help businesses understand and manage the risks associated with volatile commodities.
During our discussion, we dive into the challenges of Foodservice Commodity Trading, exploring the available options in the market to handle price fluctuations in the food supply chain. Rich sheds light on how his company, Stable, addresses this issue with an innovative insurance-like approach, the competitive advantages this brings, and much more!
This is an episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in.
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Timestamps:
02:44 - Welcome Rich!
03:45 - Rich’s Background
09:16 - Quick Intro to Foodservice Commodity Trading
13:21 - Managing Price Fluctuation Risks in Commodities
15:30 - Navigating Risk: How the Industry Uses the Complex Futures and Options Markets
21:35 - Unpacking Stable's Market Resilience Tools
28:52 - Stable's Innovative Insurance-Like Approach: A Game-Changer in Risk Management
36:19 - The Competitive Advantage of Price Stability
38:18 - Exploring Hedging Options for Key Commodities
42:34 - Stable’s Future: Customization in Their Clients' Risk Management!
45:10 - Wrapping Up
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