The food industry remains unsettled from the effects of the COVID pandemic, the war in Ukraine, logistics snarls, labor shortages and ever-present weather and climate challenges. High energy prices and soaring inflation took their toll as prices for many ingredients climbed to multi-year or record highs in 2022. Feeding the world became more difficult, ands much more costly. Disruption of marketing channels seemed to be the norm. What lies ahead for 2023?

As Sosland Publishing begins its second century, we hope to offer market insight amid unsettled times at the 46th Annual Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar, June 4-6, 2023, at the Loews hotel in Kansas City, MO. The event will include expert presentations on grains, edible oils, and sweeteners among other ingredients, as well as weather, energy, logistics, packaging and the economy, along with the opportunity for invaluable networking with industry colleagues.