Central Milk Programs in Southern Food Chains

Harold W. Lough and Richard F. Fallert

No 358889, Miscellaneous Publications from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Results are reported of a survey of food chains in the southern region of the extent and characteristics of central milk programs, a type of vertical integration of food chain operations. Central milk programs were reported by 196 of the 330 food chain survey respondents of which 38 reported operating their own fluid milk processing plants. Other subjects discussed include private labeling, the distance milk is shipped, and reasons for central milk programs.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries; Industrial Organization; Marketing; Supply Chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 30
Date: 1977-09
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.358889

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