An Overview of Concentration in the Food System
The Food System is shaped like an hourglass.
Forces Impacting the Food System
Genes & Seeds
Concentration in Protein
Grains & Milling
Where does consumer get food?
PPT Slide
Cargill/Monsanto
ConAgra
Novartis/ADM
Others?
Vertical integration connects retailers back to the production and processing stages of the food system.
The Rise of Global Retailers
Retailer Fees
Whither Alternatives?
Reports can be found at:
Do we need US farmers?
Is food so unique it requires exceptional public policies?
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