McKeany-Flavell is proud to partner with Maui Brand Sugar to offer domestic natural evaporated cane juice. ECJ functions as a healthful one-to-one substitute for sugar,
is grown domestically on the island of Maui, and is available year-round.
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Long Lost Weather Markets! Winter weather has done more than usher in the heavy coats, wreak havoc on travel, and delight some kids with Snow Days. Weather was the first real piece of fundamental news...

The Spec Effect
Lately, it seems the volatility of commodity markets has been blamed on everything from the federal biofuels program to inflation. But are these the root causes...

California Almond Update
The National Agricultural Statistics Service released California’s objective almond production forecast at 1.35 billion pounds, down 100 million pounds from the subjective May estimate of 1.45 billion ...

“Switching” Mentality: Possible End to Railroads' Antitrust Protection
In May 2009, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009, a bill intended to eliminate antitrust exemptions for freight railroads. If passed ...

Mexican Sugar Update, May 2009
Imports of Mexican sugar are about to slow down substantially as Mexico 's sugar crop is coming in much lower than projected ...

Agriculture and Government Policy: When Worlds Collide
No one can claim government policies do not have an effect on the food industry. Beginning with passage of the Jones-Costigan Act of 1934, the U.S. government has been heavily involved in managing U.S. agriculture...

Citrus Greening: Florida Battles On
Florida is approaching an unhappy milestone: its five-year anniversary of fighting citrus greening disease ...

The Price of Sugar Cane in Mexico
Mexican sugar mills continue to wait for the announcement of the reference price that is the basis for the calculation of payments to cane growers.

Will the truth about high fructose corn syrup please stand up?
Over the last five to ten years consumer perception surrounding high fructose corn syrup has turned increasingly negative.

Relationships
The history of McKeany-Flavell is one of people and ideas. Together, they support our mission to be the premier counsel to the food and beverage industry.

2010 International Sweetener Colloquium
Feb. 21 - Feb. 24 – Join McKeany-Flavell and several major sweetener industry players for this year's annual meeting in Miami. Keynote speakers discuss market outlook and trade policy, among other topics.

China Set to Overtake US as Largest Grocery Market by 2014
Feb. 8 – IGD Retail Analysis

Mexico Sugar Imports May Rise to Highest in 16 Years
Feb. 4 – Business Week

'Affordable Indulgence' Drove Chocolate Sales in '09
Feb. 3 – Convenience Store News

Store Brands Expand Healthy Offerings
Feb. 2 – Nielsen Wire

EU sugar exports could lead to ethanol supply squeeze
Jan. 29 – Icis.com

US Ethanol Supply Up in November as Plants Boost Run Rates
Jan. 28 – DTN Ethanol Center

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Millions to Promote U.S. Food and Agricultural Exports
Jan. 26 – SoyaTech

Food & Drink Product Launches Decline During 2009 Recession
Jan. 26 – SoyaTech

How Many Corn Acres Are Needed in 2010? University of Illinois Economist Comments
Jan. 26 – SoyaTech

Around the World and Back
To say the McKeany-Flavell sales team has seen it all may be a stretch … but not much of one.

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McKeany-Flavell 2010 Holiday Schedule