Structural changes and strategies in the North American flour milling industry

Article Abstract:

The structural characteristics, policies and competitive factors in the flour milling industry in the US, Canada and Mexico were examined to understand the effects of the NAFTA on the flour milling industry. The results showed that the flour milling industry has developed independently in each country due to protection. Consolidation has resulted in fewer but larger companies, larger production capacity and industrial concentration. US firms have integrated backward while Canadian and Mexican firms have integrated forward. The NAFTA also contributed to the blurring of geographical boundaries.

Flour and other grain mill products, Flour Milling, Wheat Flour, United States, Industry Overview, Analysis, Canada, Mexico, Flour, Feed industry

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Russian grain trading and marketing: evolution and struggles

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The Russian grain industry has undergone significant reforms since the country shifted to a market economy. Commodity exchanges in Russian grain marketing have emerged and numerous joint stock companies within the grain marketing system have been established. Currently, the Roskhleboprodukt assumes the role that the Ministries of Procurement and Agriculture used to perform. The agency's functions include grain procurement, allocation of inputs in conjunction with ministries and grain distribution.

Grains, Oilseed and Grain Farming, Cash Grains, Economic aspects, Russia, Futures, Grain

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Global market segmentation for value-added agricultural products

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Global market segmentation is vital to successful international marketing and targeting markets for future trade. A study of 119 countries indicated 10 possible market clusters for value-added agricultural products. Some countries belong to clusters that are primary candidates for commodities or intermediate processed goods. Kuwait, Oman and Singapore belong to a cluster that exhibits perfect conditions for value-added product consumption.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Marketing, International aspects, Market segmentation, Produce industry

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