Soybean and Cottonseed Oils Used in Shortening and Salad and Cooking Oils -- Trends, Prices, Spreads

Thomas B. Smith

No 313651, Marketing Research Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program

Abstract: Farm-to-retail price spreads are reported for a 3-pound grocery pack of shortening during 1947-68 and for a 24-ounce pack of salad or cooking oil during 1964-68. Retail prices for major and minor brands are evaluated, as are types of retail outlet in six U.S. areas. Farm-retail spreads have widened in the last 20 years; most of the increase has been for costs of services, since the farm value of the oils does not reflect strong change. Striking price differences appear between advertised and unadvertised brands and among the different types of retail outlets.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; Demand and Price Analysis; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 42
Date: 1970-08
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.313651

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