Although such a move would really bring them close to their ultimate customer, the operation of retail establishment is likely not within the firms capabilities. More on that subject later. Dean had also become involved dairy production in the early 2000’s. In a series of mergers, they became involved with the Dairy Farmers of America, the entity which represents the majority of the nation’s dairy farmers...
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In essence, “the nation’s largest dairy processor is in bed with the nation’s largest dairy producer.” This strategy is one of backward vertical integration or the incorporation of steps on the value chain closer to gaining access to the raw materials. For Dean, this particular move caught the attention of the FTC...
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