Viva Mexico Sugar!

• Mexico sugar stocks are growing as a result of lower exports to the U.S.
• Will Mexico export sugar to the world market?
• North American sweetener trade under the Suspension Agreements

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO

Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist

Holy Soybeans! Time for a WASDE Recap

• Domestic production for corn and soybeans revised higher for 2018/19
• Super Typhoon Mangkhut: Will it affect coconut production?

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO

Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist

A Delightful Conversation on the Baking World—Plus a Sugar Update

• Challenges of clean labeling in baking, with a few examples
• Tier-II sugar: Is it competitive?
• Re-export credits still valuable

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO

Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist

Guest: Jeff Nelson, Western V.P. of Sales, Brolite Products, www.bakewithbrolite.com

Mike & Nicole Play the Q&A Game!

• Where will futures bottom out for:
  • Corn
  • Soybeans
  • Soybean oil
  • #11 sugar
  • #16 sugar
  • Cocoa
• Will a deal be worked out between U.S. and China?
• Will USDA eventually lower domestic stocks-to-use for sugar?
• Will non-GMO labeling have an influence on consumers?

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO

Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

It’s Corn Sweeteners Negotiatin’ Time!

• How will corn prices impact 2019 corn sweeteners negotiations?
• Corn grind still key
• Expect extended negotiations

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO

Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist

A Deep Dive into U.S. Sugar

• A 13.5 stocks-to-use ratio target
• Tier-II imports on the rise

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO

Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist

Time for the WASDE Fireworks Show!

• Corn changes in WASDE meet expectations
• U.S. soybean ending stocks projection catches market off guard
• Sugar demand seen lower, as production is on the rise
• News from the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) Symposium

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO

Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Sweeteners Specialist

Sweetener Negotiations: Craig Uses the Word “Cattywampus”!

• Progress on sugar negotiations for 2019
• Is Tier-II sugar an option?
• On your mark, get set, go on corn sweeteners!

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO

Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist

We’re Swimming in It! Edible Oils & Sugar Recap

• Edible oils
• Oil production to grow in 2018/19
• Coverage: Get it while the gettin’ is good!
• Beet sugar
• Beet crop is looking healthy
• Sugar contracting may pick up soon

Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist

Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

Nicole Live from the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology!

• Meat protein replacers?
• Using biotechnology to enhance crop production
• Efforts continue to replace petroleum-based products

Host: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist

Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services