The Commodity Kitchen with David Maloni & Jerry Dalton
Twice a month, David and Jerry serve up a fast, focused look at the world of commodities—covering everything from major food ingredients to energy and beyond. With over 50 years of combined experience advising some of the world’s largest commodity buyers, they bring unmatched insight and practical perspective to the table. Each episode delivers a market update, the key news and trends they’re watching, and occasional guest perspectives—all in under 15 minutes.
Episodes
45 episodes
Markets Under Pressure: Dairy Down, Tariffs Rising
In this episode, we take you through the latest movements across food, energy, and agricultural markets. The Datum FS Commodity Index is down 6% month over month, driven largely by steep declines in dairy and poultry. We unpack what’s behind th...
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Episode 2
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9:31
Big Herd, Low Prices: This Week in Commodities
In this first episode of The Commodity Kitchen Podcast, we dive into the latest moves across the commodity markets. From the sharp drop in chicken prices to ongoing weakness in dairy and record cattle herds, we break down what’s drivin...
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Episode 1
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11:13
Feeding Millions on the Move: Arah Tan Talks Supply Chain, Inflation, and Innovation
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Today’s guest is Arah Tan, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at OTG Management—a leading foodservice company operating in high-traffic venues like LaGuardia, JFK, and Newar...
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40:38
Inside the Cattle Business with Aaron Cooper of 33 Ventures and Cooper Family Akaushi
On this episode, I’m joined by Aaron Cooper, an expert in the beef cattle industry and founder of 33 Ventures and Cooper Family Akaushi. With over a decade of experience breeding and marketing premium red Wagyu (Akaushi) cattle, Aaron offers ra...
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55:46
Trump Tariffs with Tom Healey, CPG and Foodservice International Supply Chain Executive and Datum Advisor
Welcome back to Farm to Fork the Innovators! Today we dive deep into a hot-button topic impacting our food supply chain: tariffs. Joining me is Tom Healy, a seasoned international sourcing executive with extensive leadership experience at renow...
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31:28
Innovating Food Supply Chains with Wiggs Civitillo Founder of Starfish Networks
Our guest today is Wiggs Civitillo, the founder and CEO of Starfish Networks, an innovative company driving traceability and connectivity in food supply chains. In today's episode, Wiggs shares how major tech players like IBM have shaped th...
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45:20
Future of Foodservice & Franchising with Jim Balis from Capital Spring Partners
Welcome to Farm to Fork! In this episode, I’m joined by Jim Balis, an industry veteran and the Head of Strategic Operations at Capital Spring, a leading private equity and debt investment firm specializing in food service. With a...
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41:19
Tech & Innovation in Food Supply Chains with Marieke de Ruyter de Wildt from Open Food Chain
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. In today’s episode, I sit down with Marieke de Ruyter de Wildt, the founder of Open Food Chain, a blockchain-powered platform revolutionizing global food traceability.In this conversation...
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43:13
Feeding the Future: Mike Halen on the Consumer, Restaurants & Foodservice Trends
The foodservice industry is at a pivotal moment, and understanding consumer behavior is key to staying ahead. In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, I sit down with Mike Halen, Senior Restaurant Analyst at Bloomberg Intellige...
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42:58
Mastering Foodservice & Direct-to-Consumer Strategies: Insights from Mike DiBeneditto, CEO of Golden Waffles
Welcome to another episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators! Today we’re diving into the ever-evolving world of foodservice with Mike DiBeneditto, CEO of Golden Waffles. With nearly a century of history behind the brand, Golden Waffles ...
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53:33
Foodservice Supply Chains Through a CFO’s Lens with Andrew Raabe, CFO Partner at SeatonHill
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. I’m excited to introduce you to another trailblazer in the world of food—Andy Raabe, CFO Partner at Seaton Hill Partners. With over four decades of involvement in the food supply chain myself, I love sha...
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44:36
Sun, Soil, and Sustainability: Peter Schmitt on Agrivoltaics and Food Industry Collaboration
Welcome! Ttoday we’re diving into the intersection of solar energy and agriculture with our guest, Peter Schmitt, the Director of Project Development at U.S. Solar. With decades of experience in the food supply chain, I aim to uncover the trans...
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49:07
Climate on Our Plate: Francisco Martin-Rayo on AI, Food, and a Sustainable Future
In this episode, I sit down with Francisco Martin-Rayo, the co-founder and CEO of Helios—an innovative AI platform that’s changing the game in agriculture and commodities. Together, we examine the current state of commodity markets, discuss...
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39:06
Connecting Consumers to Agriculture: Ali Cox of Noble West on Marketing the next generation of farming
In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, I sit down with Ali Cox, a fifth-generation farmer and the visionary founder of Noble West, a leading food marketing agency.Together, we dive into the evolving farming landscape, ...
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47:43
Inside the Foodservice Supply Chain with Meal Ticket CEO Wink Jones
In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, I sit down with Wink Jones, co-founder and CEO of Meal Ticket, to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in the foodservice supply chain. We dive into Wink's journey from bein...
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38:20
Cultivating Change: Regenerative Agriculture, Restaurant Collaboration, and Consumer Connection with Richard Tufton, Vice President of Supply Chain for Regenified.
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Our guest for this episode is Richard Tufton, Vice President of Supply Chain at Pastured Proteins for Regenified, a company committed to advancing regenerative agriculture and protecting it from...
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53:59
Bytes and Bites: The Tech Behind Food Traceability with Jayson Berryhill, the Co-founder and CEO of Wholechain
In this episode, I’m joined by Jayson Berryhill, the co-founder and CEO of Wholechain, a blockchain-based solution for enhancing traceability in supply chains. Jayson’s background in mobile technology and his time working in Indonesia led him t...
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55:40
Efficient & Eco-Friendly: Transforming Foodservice Logistics with Sustainable Distribution Practices, Loraine Yalch President of National Accounts Division at ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions
In this episode, Loraine Yalch, President of National Accounts at Armada Supply Chain Solutions, joins us to discuss the critical role of transportation and distribution in the food service supply chain. With over 23 years of experience in the ...
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1:03:16
Restaurant Recession? What's working in the industry, with Jonathan Maze Editor In Chief at Restaurant Business Magazine
In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Maze, Editor in Chief of Restaurant Business Magazine. Jonathan has been a leading voice in the restaurant industry for nearly two decades, providing deep insights into what's working and what'...
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Episode 23
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46:03
Regenerative Agriculture and the Future of Sustainable Farming, with Austin Allred owner of Royal Family Farming
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Austin, a multi-generational farmer and agritech leader from Royal Family Farming in Royal City, Washington. Austin and his family are leading the charge ...
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45:20
From Tradition to Supply Chain: Tocabe’s Indigenous Food Revolution Through Storytelling, with Ben Jacobs Co-Founder of Tocabe
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to feature Ben Jacobs, co-founder of Tocabe, a pioneering American Indian eatery, marketplace, and food production company.Ben has dedicated nearly twen...
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Scaling Regenerative Agriculture: Innovations and Sustainable Meat Practices with Clifford Pollard, CEO & Founder of Cream Co. Meats
In this episode of "Farm to Fork: The Innovators," Clifford Pollard, CEO and founder of Cream Co. Meats, shares insights into his company’s focus on sustainable proteins, including beef. As a leader in regional meat processing and distribution,...
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50:04
The Future of Seafood: Tackling Traceability and Sustainability with Stephanie Pazzaglia, Board Member for Sea Pact & Outreach and Development Manager at JJ McDonnell & Co. Inc.
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Today, we’re excited to host Stephanie Passacaglia, who serves as a board member for Sea Pact—an initiative focused on seafood sustainability—and as the Outreach and Development Manager at JJ McDonnell &...
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43:59
Off Premise in a Restaurant Recession: Webinar Bonus Episode with a Board of Datum FS Advisors | Featuring Tom Healey, and Andrew Raabe
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. In today's special bonus episode, we explore Off Premise Revenue and Food Service from our latest Datum FS Advisors webinar.This topic is crucial given the current restaurant recession. We're join...
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40:43
Exploring the FDA's Mission: Food Safety and FSMA Rule 204 with Angela Fields, Senior Consumer Safety Officer with the FDA
In this exciting podcast episode, we have an eye-opening chat with Angela Fields, a Senior Consumer Safety Officer at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about her fascinating role and the agency's crucial mission. Angela shares...
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Episode 18
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58:17