The objective of this article is to estimate the derived demand for imported cheese products into Japan when cheese import data are disaggregated by specific cheese group and by source country of production. We provide empirical measures of the sensitivity of demand to changes in total imports,...

The theoretical literature suggests 12 strategies through which cooperatives could produce differential benefits for members. Six of these strategies would primarily generate additional returns, and six would primarily operate to reduce the risk inherent in returns. Through in-depth interviews...

This article discusses strategies to improve the competitiveness of agribusiness firms through enhanced customer value. Relationships between customer value and factors that influence the cost structure of the firm are discussed. The relationships between customer value and product...