Aloha from the Western Candy Conference 2023!

• Live from Hawaii!
• Close community of candy manufacturers and their suppliers
• Highlights from the conference:
  • Hawaii Governor Josh Green
  • Ed Shultz, President & CEO of Hawaiian Host Group (HGG)
  • Panels on manufacturing and labor challenges
  • Kevin Combs talked sugar negotiations!
  • Mark Rush, President of YSA Ingredients on the fruit and nutmeats markets
  • Joevic Fabregas of SF Bay Commodities on edible oils and current challenges
• Mike’s special guest on the podcast!
  • Economist Byron Gangnes
    • What will raising fed rates mean for the economy?
    • Labor market woes
    • Is COVID-19 still an issue on the U.S. market?
    • A bad week for banks: More to come?
    • What to expect moving forward

• McKeany-Flavell's 2023 Spring Market Seminar registration is open!
  • In-person or live streaming
  • April 26, 2023 in Oak Brook, IL
  • Visit mckeany-flavell.com to register!

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO
Expert: Byron Gangnes, Economist