The organizational structure of the North American fresh tomato market: implications for seasonal trade disputes

Article Abstract:

The tomato industries of North America have all employed various strategies such as cost reduction, product differentiation, and market segmentation as a reaction to increasing global competition and liberalized trade. Tomato growers and shippers from the states of California, Florida, and Mexico have extended their shipping seasons to be able to supply customers with continuous supplies throughout the year. Fierce competition from Florida has prompted the introduction of extended shelf life tomatoes in Mexico which has resulted in an increase of FOB prices.

Management, International trade, Mexico, Market share, North America, Product differentiation

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Managing quality in California food processing firms

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Plant managers and quality control personnel were surveyed to identify the critical factors and techniques in promoting quality management in food processing firms in California. Results indicate that food processing companies perform well in the senior management level of quality control. However, they rate low on employee training and worker awareness. Further, it was shown that companies which distribute the responsibility for quality control over the entire plant and all manufacturing processes had the most effective quality control system.

Misc. Food and Kindred Products, Methods, Food industry, Quality management, Quality control

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Does it pay to plan?: Strategic planning and financial performance

Article Abstract:

An analysis of strategic planning in the tomato industry indicates that planning increases finances, especially the processes of setting goals, defining a mission statement, and continual reevaluation.

California, Models, Planning, Usage, Evaluation, Brief Article, Mission statements

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