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A Survey of Central Milk Programs in Midwestern Food Chains

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  • Fallert, Richard F.

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A major structural change is occurring in the food chain segment of milk marketing channels in the North Central Region. Food chains increasingly are initiating central milk programs which represent various degrees of integration. Respondents in a survey gave savings obtained as the major reason for having central milk programs. Sources of savings included dealing with fewer suppliers, lower milk costs, and reduced delivery services. Savings in distribution costs was the main reason for chains operating their own milk plants. If the forces encouraging integration by food chains continue at the rate that existed at the time of the survey, 1968-69, a continuation of the recent structural trend can be expected.

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  • Fallert, Richard F., 1971. "A Survey of Central Milk Programs in Midwestern Food Chains," Marketing Research Reports 313681, United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uamsmr:313681
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.313681
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    1. Conner, M.C., 1973. "Increasing Productivity In The Fluid Milk Processing Sector Through Changes In Market Organization And Structure," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 5(2), pages 1-6, December.
    2. Beck, Robert L. & Alvis, Ronald G., 1975. "Private Labeling Of Milk And The Impact On Market Structure," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 7(2), pages 1-5, December.
    3. Lanier, Eleanor B., 1974. "Economics of Agriculture: Reports and Publications Issued or Sponsored by USDA's Economic Research Service, July 1971-June 1972," Miscellaneous Publications 321804, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    4. Fallert, Richard F. & Lough, Harold W., 1980. "Changing Structure Of The Fluid Milk Processing And Distribution System," 1980 Annual Meeting, July 27-30, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois 278403, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    5. Harris, Harold M., Jr. & Knutson, Ronald D. & French, Charles E., 1973. "An Economic Analysis Of Policies Protecting Small Business In The Milk Industry," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 5(2), pages 1-8, December.

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