Structures, strategies, and performance of EC agricultural cooperatives

Article Abstract:

Data gathered between 1990 and 1991 were studied to determine factors that influence of the success of agricultural cooperatives in Denmark, Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, Spain and the UK. The results showed that, in general, multi-purpose cooperatives performed as well as specialized cooperatives except in Denmark where specialized cooperatives outperformed their multi-purpose counterparts. In addition, it was revealed that concentration of national forces through partnerships was prevalent in the EC. It was also revealed that internationalization was achieved through acquisitions.

Agriculture, Crop Production, All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation, Misc. business credit institutions, Agricultural Credit Institutions, Research, International trade, European Union, Agricultural cooperatives, Agriculture, Cooperative

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Managing price cycles in the Champagne industry

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The different strategies implemented by the Champagne vine growers and wine makers in reaction to price pressure from retailers are presented. A model that will integrate structural elements of price expectations, short-term and long-term supply responses, demand substitution, and inventory fluctuation is very useful to forecast the effect of any implication of a rise in demand, especially on prices of bottles of champagne and on grapes.

Market share, Champagne (Wine), Company market share

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Geography versus brands in a global wine market

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An analysis of the US price data and quality indicators for 24 wine regions within 11 countries was carried out using a hedonic model to assess the value of producer brands versus geographical indicators for high, low and average quality brands. It was observed that the New World wine has still to catch up with the Old World in terms of regional reputation, but leading brands were able to pick up much of the price differential.

Marketing procedures, Analysis, Product defect/failure, Product quality, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Software quality

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