Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar Update
(webinar available only to Summer 2008 Purchasing Seminar attendees)
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Volatility in commodity markets continues to challenge purchasing and financial management at food processing companies. As a service to attendees of this year’s seminar Sosland Publishing will offer the 2008 Markets Update Webinar. Presenters at the June Seminar will participate and provide updates on wheat, corn, shortening and energy.  Speakers will include Steve Freed, ADM Investor Services; Paul Meyers, The Connell Company; Tim Stats, Summit Energy; and Matt Beeson, Beeson & Associates. Other topics may be added based on changes in markets.  

Price: $275 per connection

Food, Beverage and Protein Producer Webinar:
Managing Input Commodity Price Risk

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Is your business involved in commodity marketing, purchasing, trading or supply across any part of the agricultural to consumer supply chain? Hear from a leading industry expert on what you can expect to see in pricing for major agricultural commodity markets – including grains and sweeteners – over the coming months. Get insight and control over your commodity positions and better integrate your commodities into your ERP system and other business information systems. Find a hedge accounting solution to support FAS 133 reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Vitamin D + Calcium = The Next Nutritional Miracle

Dr. Connie Weaver discusses Vitamin D and the myriad of health benefits that have come to light. Theresa Cogswell addresses applications of vitamin D in grain-based foods and the latest Vitamin D products on the market.