Inflation has boosted input costs for food manufacturers, while farm input costs are also up.

Considerably tighter stocks are forecasted for 2022-23.

Conditions at US ports and for freight moved by truck have improved.

Speakers at the International Sweetener Colloquium highlighted some challenges.

Industry experts are hopeful much of the COVID-induced issues are in the past.

Freight rates to remain elevated, but logistics challenges to improve.

Strong demand, limited supplies are driving up prices for butter.

New challenges include inflation at both the producer and consumer levels.

Action allows US beet processors to sell all stocks.

Lower production in Louisiana cuts into supply.