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| Coaldrake, Karen; Sonka, Steven T.. |
| A more demanding and evolving consumer is creating change in the market for pork and many working within the industry are predicting opportunities for leaner products. However, leaner pork enthusiasts also are frustrated by the established industry food chain that offers little incentive for modification. Modification would require change on the part of genetic suppliers, commercial producers, packers and processors, and retailers. However, many of these food chain participants traditionally have not collaborated with others in the sector. Yet the establishment of these new linkages may be key to the success of a leaner pork industry. This case study documents several of the activities currently occurring within the leaner pork industry and explores new... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 1991 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/116103 |
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| Coaldrake, Karen; Sonka, Steven T.. |
| The canola industry in the United States has been very small with a limited canola oil demand being met through imports. However, an apparent increase in consumer demand for more healthful alternatives to traditional vegetable oils has sparked an interest among domestic processors desiring to be among the first entrants to a U.S. canola oil market. Processor interest has in turn led to some producer experimentation with the crop. This case study documents the early activities of U.S. Canola Processors (USCP), one of two companies processing the U.S. crop, and Ralph King, a Central Illinois canola producer. USCP, a joint venture of Central Soya and Calgene, describes their role in terms of "building an industry," according to General Manager Larry Horn. The... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 1991 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/116104 |
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