This article summarizes topics discussed at the 2012 CHS Insight Meetings which were held at 12 locations around the United States. Over 225 cooperatives sent directors, managers, and employees to the meetings. The article draws upon the discussion of the participants and issues raised in the...

The objective of this study is to analyze whether a discount or premium exists for coordination strategies in food processing, wholesale grocery, retail supermarkets, and restaurants. Significant premiums are found for food processor and restaurant vertical integration or diversification...