15th Annual World Food & Agribusiness Symposium
Paper Presentations and Discussion Sessions
15th Annual World Food & Agribusiness Symposium
Paper Presentations and Discussion Sessions
Saturday, June 25, 2005
SESSION 1 – 8:30AM - 10:00AM
Ambassador Room: Food Labeling
GM Foods Labeling Policy and Consumer Purchase Behavior: a Case Study of China
(Power
Point Presentation)
Ms. Yingchun Dai, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Dr. Funing Zhong, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Mr. Xijun Ye, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Labeling as a Tool of Food Safety: An Analysis on Consumers' use of Food Labels
(Power
Point Presentation)
Mrs. Maria Carmela Aprile, University of Naples “Parthenope”, Italy
Ms. Azzurra Annunziata, University of Naples “Parthenope”, Italy
Canadian Consumers’ Response to Mandatory versus Voluntary Labeling of
Genetically Modified Food (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Michele Veeman, University of Alberta, Canada
Dr. Wuyang Hu, University of Alberta, Canada
Dr. Wiktor Adamowicz, University of Alberta, Canada
Embassy Room: Consumer Food Purchases
Profiling the ‘Heavy Lamb’ Consumer in Montevideo (Uruguay)
(Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Eduardo Silvera Etchemendy, Don Mario Farm, Uruguay
Mr. Luis Aguiar, Royal Agricultural College, UK
New Consumer Segments For Organic Food-Results From A Brand Choice Experiment
(Power Point
Presentation)
Mrs. Maren Lüth, University of Göttingen, Germany
Dr. Achim Spiller, University of Göttingen, Germany
New Dynamics in the Retail Food Sector in Central And Eastern Europe
(Power Point
Presentation)
Ms. Charlotte Friddle, University of Minnesota, USA
State Room: Food & Agricultural Policy
Non-common Agricultural Policy of the EU: Implications for the Member States and
Policies (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Jyrki Niemi, Agrifood Research Finland, Finland
Dr. Jukka Kola, University of Helsinki, Finland
Policies and Measures for Multifunctional Agriculture: Experts' Insight
(Power Point
Presentation)
Mr. Kyösti Arovuori, University of Helsinki, Finland
Dr. Jukka Kola, University of Helsinki, Finland
U.S. Agriculture: Commercial
and Large Producer Concentration and Implication for Agribusiness Marketing
Strategies (Power
Point Presentation)
Ms. Ana Rios, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Allan Gray, Purdue University, USA
Chancellor Room: Customer Relations
The Role of Typicality Judgement in Consumer Choice Process with Respect to
Food: A Theoretical Framework (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Georges Giraud, ENITA of Clermont, France
Analysis of the Process to Make a Purchase Decision by the Intermediate Customer
Dr. Marcos Fava Neves, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Matheus Alberto Consoli, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Rafael Martins Marchetto, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Tito Sousa Carvalho, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
An Evaluation of Customer Relationship Management Practices in Agribusiness
Firms (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Antonio Torres, Jr., Purdue University, USA
Dr. Jay Akridge, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Allan Gray, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Michael Boehlje, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Richard Widdows, Purdue University, USA
Moulin Rouge Room: Brands
Evolving Brand Preferences: The Case of China
(Power Point Presentation)
Mr. Torsten Staack, University of Goettingen, Germany
Mr. Matthias Schramm, University of Goettingen, Germany
Dr. Achim Spiller, University of Goettingen, Germany
Dr. Markus Taube, University of Duisburg, Germany
Brand Leadership and Product Innovation as Firm Strategies in Global Food
Markets (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Mark Gehlhar, USDA Economic Research Service, USA
Dr. Anita Regmi, USDA Economic Research Service, USA
Dr. Spiro Stefanou, Penn State University, USA
Dr.
Barry Zoumas,
Penn State
University, USA
Assessing the Growth Option Value of Brand Equity Among Food Processors
Ms. Juan Liu, The Ohio State University, USA
Dr. Thomas Sporleder, The Ohio State University, USA
SESSION 2 – 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Ambassador Room: Strategy
Scorecarding and Heat Mapping: Tools and Concepts for Assessing Strategic
Uncertainty (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Brian Briggeman, Purdue University, USA
Mr. Joshua Detre, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Allan Gray, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Michael Boehlje, Purdue University, USA
Differences in Risk Perception and Risk Management Strategies used by New
Zealand Dairy Farmers (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Rene Pinochet-Chateau, Massey University, New Zealand
Ms. Nicola Shadbolt, Massey University, New Zealand
Dr. Colin Holmes, Massey University, New Zealand
Dr. Nicolas Lopez-Villalobos, Massey University, New Zealand
Argentine Regional Regional Products: Exploratory Survey in Organizational and
Commerce Strategies (Power
Point Presentation)
Ing. Hector Ordoñez, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Mr. Facundo Neyra, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Mr. Sebastian Senesi, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Ing. Hernan Palau, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Mr. Maximo Delacre, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Embassy Room: Cooperatives & Producer Owned Firms
Agricultural Producer Cooperatives as Strategic Alliances
(Power Point Presentation)
Ms. Ros Gall, University of Melbourne, Australia
Mr. Bill Schroder, Monash University, Australia
Securing Small-scale Producer Participation in Restructured Agri-food Systems:
the Southern African Case (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Andre Louw, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Dr. Johann Kirsten, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Mr. Hilton Madevu, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Internationalization and
Financial Performance of Cooperatives - Empirical Evidence from the European
Dairy Sector
(Power Point
Presentation)
Mr. Oliver Ebneth, University of Goettingen, Germany
Dr. Ludwig Theuvsen, University of Goettingen, Germany
State Room: Food Security & Quality
Responsibility as an Integral Part of Quality in the Food Chain
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Sari Forsman-Hugg, MTT Agrifood Research Finland, Finland
Ms. Merja Isoniemi, National Consumer Research Centre, Finland
Dr. Sirpa Kurppa, MTT Agrifood Research Finland, Finland
Dr. Johanna Mäkelä, National Consumer Research Centre, Finland
Mrs. Jaana Paananen, MTT Agrifood Research Finland, Finland
Ms. Inkeri Pesonen, MTT Agrifood Research Finland, Finland
Prospects for Embedded Markers in Food Chain Management
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Stephen Nightingale, Burntside Partners, Inc., USA
The Global Traceability Network (GTN) - The new Information Highway for Food
Chains? (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Steinar Kjærnsrød, TraceTracker Innovation AS, Norway
Mr. Kjell Øystein Arisland, TraceTracker Innovation AS, Norway
Chancellor Room: The Business of Flowers
E-business and Value Creating in the Flower Chains
(Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Martinus C. van Hemert, INHOLLAND University, The Netherlands
Dr. Woody Maijers, INHOLLAND University, The Netherlands
Firm-Level Strategic Responses to Exogenous Economic Shocks: Dollarization, the
Ecuadorian Export Cut Flower Industry, and Rural Development (Power
Point Presentation)
Ms. Meredith Blumthal, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Dr. Hamish Gow, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Moulin Rouge Room: Understanding Producers
At the Beginning of the Food Value Chain: Understanding the Farmer and Rancher
and their Supporting Communities (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Eric J. Arnould, University of Nebraska, USA
Ms. Julie R. Pennington, University of Nebraska, USA
The Global Farmer: Typology, Institutions and Organization
(Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Kostas Karantininis, Kopenhagen Agriculture University, Denmark
Dr. Decio Zylbersztajn, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Factors Affecting the Survival, Growth and Success of Small, Medium and
Micro-enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Mark Darroch, University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Ms. Theresa Clover, University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
SESSION 3 – 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Ambassador Room: Knowledge Transfer
Improving Access by Smallholder Farmers to Organic Crop Value Chains: Evidence
from Ezemvelo Farmers' Organization, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Mark Darroch, University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Mr. Tinashe Mushayanyama, University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Knowledge Circulation in Cavor of Innovation in the Dutch Greenhouse Sector
(Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Woody Maijers, INHOLLAND University, The Netherlands
Mr. Lucas Vokurka, INHOLLAND University, The Netherlands
Mr. Peter Ravensberger, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Knowledge Transfer in Franchise Network: The Case of Yoplait
(Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Lionel Bobot, Essec Business School, France
Embassy Room: Food Security & Terrorism
Food Flows at the Community Level: Examining the Market Potential of Rabbits and
Cane Rats Meat and Implications for Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Herman van Schalkwyk, University of the Free State, South Africa
Mr. Ajuruchukwu Obi, University of the Free State, South Africa
Mr. John Bashi, University of the Free State, South Africa
Mr. Milton Tshilamatanda, University of the Free State, South Africa
Economic Assessment of Selected Terrorism Acts on the U.S. and World Corn
Markets (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Dennis Conley, University of Nebraska, USA
State Room: Contracts & Market Organization
Governance Structure and Quasi-Rent Distribution: The Case of Poultry in the
State of Parana, Brazil (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Maria Sylvia M.lena Saes, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Dr. Christian Luiz da Silva, FAE Business School, Brazil
Coexistence of Governance Structures in the Poultry Industry: Comparative
Analysis of Two Brazilian States (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Christian Luiz da Silva, FAE Business School, Brazil
Dr. Maria Sylvia M. Saes, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Antonio Carlos Lima Nogueira, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Contracting Without Institutions: Case of Genetic Modified Organisms in Brazil;
Seemingly Impossible Transactions: Case of Genetic Modified Organisms in Brazil
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Decio Zylbersztajn, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Dr. Cláudio Pinheiro Machado Filho, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Dr. Eduardo Spers, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Antonio Carlos Lma Nogueira, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Chancellor Room: Meat Quality
The Adoption of the QS System in the German Meat Sector: Exploring Attitudes and
the Behavior–Intention Relationship (Power
Point Presentation)
Mrs. Gabriele Jahn, University of Göttingen, Germany
Dr. Achim Spiller, University of Göttingen, Germany
Brands as Quality Signals in the Meat Sector: A Conjoint Analysis
(Power
Point Presentation)
Mrs. Maren Lüth, University of Göttingen, Germany
Dr. Achim Spiller, University of Göttingen, Germany
Quality and Productivity Improvements in the Red Meat Industry through
Application of Lean Thinking (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. David Simons, Cardiff University, UK
Mr. Keivan Zokaei, Cardiff University, UK
Moulin Rouge Room: Innovation Strategies
Protecting Your Turf: First Mover Advantages as a Barrier to Competitor
Innovation (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Brian Briggeman, Purdue University, USA
Mr. Michael Gunderson, Purdue University, USA
Mr. Joshua Detre, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Allan Gray, Purdue University, USA
Key Success Factors for Innovation in the Dutch Glasshouse Horticultural
Production Chains (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Onno Omta, Wageningen University, Netherlands
Dr. Olaf Van Kooten, Wageningen University, Netherlands
Mr. Lennert Pannekoek, Wageningen University, Netherlands
Institutional Change in the New Zealand Merino Industry: An Empirical Analysis
of Grower Responses to Innovation (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Hamish Gow, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Mr. Mark Stevenson, New Zealand Merino Company, New Zealand
Dr. Randell Westgren, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
SESSION 4 – 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Ambassador Room: Supply Chain
Contract Farming in China: Supply Chain or Ball and Chain?
(Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Hongdong Guo, Zhejiang University, China
Dr. Robert W. Jolly, Iowa State University, USA
Mr. Jianhua Zhu, Iowa State University, USA
Dr. Wenhua Jiang, Zhejiang University, China
A Role of Eco-Efficiency in Supply Chain Management? Case Study of Life Cycle
Assessment of Australian Grains (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Murray McGregor, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Dr. Rene van Berkel, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Mr. Venky Narayanaswamy, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Dr. Jim Altham, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Performance Analysis in the Supply Chain
(Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. William Bailey, Massey University, New Zealand
Mrs. Lidia Norina, Massey University, New Zealand
Embassy Room: Entrepreneurship
A Methodology and Model for Assessing Entrepreneurial Ventures
(Power Point
Presentation)
Mr. Cole Ehmke, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Michael Boehlje, Purdue University, USA
The Role of Entrepreneurship and SME Sector in Armenian Economy
(Power
Point Presentation)
Mrs. Gayaneh Kyureghian, Texas A&M University, USA
Ms. Tatevik Zohrabyan , Texas A&M University, USA
State Room: Marketing of Agricultural Inputs
An Assessment of Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future Role of the U.S. Crop
Input Dealer (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Jay Akridge, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Linda Whipker, Whipker Consulting, USA
Mr. James Joshua, Topco, Inc., USA
Segmenting Agribusiness Customers on Their Capital Expenditures
(Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Michael Gunderson, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Michael Boehlje, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Allan Gray, Purdue University, USA
Chancellor Room: Soybean Exports & Food Retailing
The Crusher's Problem: Understanding Monthly Exports Allocation Decisions, the Case of Argentina
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Peter Goldsmith, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Dr. Cesar Ciappa, Universidad Catolica Argentina, Argentina
Dr. Carlos Mendez Acosta, Universidad Catolica Argentina, Argentina
Is the Traditional Retailing Disappearing? Some Evidences from Brazil
(Power Point
Presentation)
Mr. Guilherme Monteiro, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Scale, Scope and Specialization Effects on Retailers’ Produce Procurement
Strategies: Evidence from Brazil
(Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Denise Mainville,
Michigan State University,
USA
Dr. Thomas Reardon,
Michigan State University,
USA
Dr. Elizabeth Farina, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Sunday, June 26, 2005
SESSION 5 – 8:30AM - 10:00AM
Ambassador Room: Agribusiness Education
Teaching Agribusiness in the Classroom vs. On-line
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Cheryl Wachenheim, North Dakota State University, USA
The Advance Management in Food and Agribusiness Executive Postgraduates, Markets
and Students (Power
Point Presentation)
Ing. Hector Ordoñez, School of Agronomy. Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Mr. Maximo Delacre, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Mr. Sebastian Senesi, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Mr. Gustavo Napolitano, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Mr. Facundo Neyra, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Ing. Hernan Palau, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
A Response-Inducing Sustainability Evaluation (RISE) on Tea Production in a
specified sample area of India (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Fritz Häni, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
Dr. Christoph Studer, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
Mr. Tobias Gerber, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
Mr. Andreas Stämpfli, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
Mr. Hans Porsche, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
Embassy Room: Global Food Network
Discussion Session:
Global Food Network: Set-up of an International Public-Private Knowledge
Exchange Infrastructure on Safety and Quality Standards in Food Chains and
Networks (Power
Point Presentation) (Power
Point Presentation) (Power
Point Presentation) (Power
Point Presentation)
Moderator: Dr. Decio Zylbersztajn, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Dr. Jacques Trienekens, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Dr. Marcos Neves, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Ing. Hector Ordoñez, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Dr. Woody Maijers, INHOLLAND University, The Netherlands
Dr. Onno Omta, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
State Room: Beef Marketing
New
Consumer Approach: Understanding Emotions and Involvement in Beef Consumption
(Power
Point Presentation)
Ms. Marcia Barcellos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Mr. Walter Nique, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Dr. Eugenio Pedrozo, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Can
Accelerated Feeding Programs For Cattle, Make Production Of Natural Beef A
Viable Alternative For Producers?
(Power Point Presentation)
Dr. Ruby Ward, Utah State University, USA
Dr. DeeVon Bailey, Utah State University, USA
Mr. Sean Bartshi, Utah State University, USA
Dr. Randall Wiedmeyer, Utah State University, USA
Dr. Donald Snyder, Utah State University, USA
Organic Bovine Meat – The Brazilian Consumer Profile and Marketing Strategies
(Power Point
Presentation)
Mrs. Silvia Morales de Queiroz Caleman, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do
Sul, Brazil
Mrs. Catiana Sabadin, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Dr. Dario de Oliveira Lima Filho, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul,
Brazil
Chancellor Room: Food Safety & Mad Cow Disease
Legal Systems and Institutional Environments, Understanding Incentives for
Eliciting Food Safety: A US and UK Comparison (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Nesve Turan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Dr. Peter Goldsmith, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
A Conceptual Comparative Analysis between the 1996 British Mad Cow Crisis and
the 2003 Canadian Mad Cow Crisis: A Case Study (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Sylvain Charlebois, University of Regina, Canada
Dr. JoAnne Labrecque, HEC Montréal, Canada
HACCP Implementation in the Australian Meat Industry
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Yunus Khatri, University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. Ray Collins, University of Queensland, Australia
SESSION 6 – 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Ambassador Room: Value of Food Products
Professional Cooks: Adding Value to Argentine Agrifood Products
(Power
Point Presentation)
Ing. Hernan Palau, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
Mrs. Maria Julia Bacigalupo, Buenos Aires University, Argentina
IQF Catfish Retail Pack: A Study of Consumers' Willingness to Pay
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Kwamena Quagrainie, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, USA
Consumer Preferences of a Fresh-Cut Melon Product - A Potential Valued Added
Product for Melon Growers (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Carlos Mayen-Solorzano, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Maria Marshall, Purdue University, USA
Embassy Room: Re-inventing the Food Chain
Redesigning the Food Chain: Trade, Investment and Strategic Alliances in the
Orange Juice Industry (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Paulo F. Azevedo, Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Brazil
Dr. Fabio R. Chaddad, IBMEC Business School, Brazil
An Analysis of Business Relations in the Fruit Supply Chain
(Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Kai Maack, University of Hannover, Germany
Re-inventing the Food Chain: Creating Economic Access for Black South Africans
into the Wine Value Chain (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Ngwako Sefoko, University of Antwerp, Belgium
Mr. Wim Janssens, University of Antwerp, Belgium
Dr. Johan Van Rooyen, South African Wine & Brandy Co., South Africa
Dr. Frank Bostyn, University of Antwerp, Belgium
State Room: Regulation of Production
The U.S. Meat and Livestock as a Hazardous Industry: from Negative Externalities
to Illegitimacy? (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Peter Goldsmith, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Mr. Filipe Pereira, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Evolution of Regulatory System for Genetically Modified Crops: The Case of
Soybean in Brazil (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Antonio Carlos Nogueira, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Decio Zylbersztajn, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Eduardo Spers, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Brazil
Dr. Claudio Antonio Machado, Methodist University of Piracicaba, Brazil
Welfare Effects of the Regulation of the Maize Market in Swaziland
(Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Herman van Schalkwyk, University of the Free State, South Africa
Ms. Nkosazana Mashinini, University of the Free State, South Africa
Mr. Ajuruchukwu Obi, University of the Free State, South Africa
Chancellor Room: Food Trade
Effects of Productivity Growth in Primary Agriculture on Processed Food Trade
and the Food Processing Sector (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Carlos Ludena, Purdue University, USA
Mr. Thomas Hertel, Purdue University, USA
Leveraging-Business Technologies for International Market Access: The Case of
Pistachio Industry in Iran
Mr. Ali Asadi, Asadi Pistachio Production & Processing, Iran
Dr. Shaobo Ji, Carleton University, Canada
Corporate Social Responsibility and International Cocoa Trade
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Philip Abbott, Purdue University, USA
Mr. Michael Wilcox, Purdue University, USA
Ms. Wendy Muir, Purdue University, USA
SESSION 7 – 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Ambassador Room: Firm Performance, ROI & Decisions
A Framework for Evaluating Return on Investment in Management Development
Programs (Power
Point Presentation)
Ms. Kara Lynch, Texas A&M University, USA
Dr. Jay Akridge, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Scott Schaffer, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Allan Gray, Purdue University, USA
Firm Performance: CEO Effect v. Firm Effect (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Mark Hansen, Brigham Young University, USA
Dr. C. Shane Reese, Brigham Young University, USA
Mr. Lee Perry, Brigham Young University, USA
Mr. Seth Springer, Brigham Young University, USA
Measuring the Agribusiness Decision Environment: Trends in the Confidence of
Agribusinesses Managers in South Africa (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Dirk Esterhuizen, Agricultural Business Chamber, South Africa
Dr. Johan Van Rooyen, South African Wine and Brandy Company, South Africa
Embassy Room: Teaching of Risk Management
Discussion Session: Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching of Courses on Price Risk
Management (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Dennis Conley, University of Nebraska, USA
Dr. Mike Woolverton, Kansas State University, USA
Dr. Francis Declerck, ESSEC Business School, France
State Room: Marketing of GM Food Products
The Value Chain for Certified
Socially Responsible and Environmentally Preferred Products in the US and Europe
and its Impacts on Sustainable Production in Latin America (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Bernard Kilian, CIMS - Sustainable Market Intelligence Center, Costa Rica
Mr. Jorge Vieto, CIMS - Sustainable Market Intelligence Center, Costa Rica
Mr. Lawrence Pratt, INCAE, Costa Rica
Marketing GM-Labeled Food Products in the United Kingdom: Can American
Agribusinesses Do it Profitably? (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. DeeVon Bailey, Utah State University, USA
Mr. Nathan Hill, Utah State University, USA
Dr. Steven Vickner, Utah State University, USA
Effective Cooperation within the UK Food Supply Chain
(Power Point
Presentation)
Mr. Francisco Gonzalez-Diaz, Royal Agricultural College, UK
Dr. David Newton, Royal Agricultural College, UK
Dr. John Alliston, Royal Agricultural College, UK
Chancellor Room: Obesity Issues
Childhood Obesity: Causes, Consequences, and
Strategies
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Gregory Baker, Santa Clara University, USA
Determining the Impact of Taxes and Subsidies on Obesity
(Power Point
Presentation)
Mrs. Christiane Schroeter, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Jayson Lusk, Purdue University, USA
Dr. Wallace Tyner, Purdue University, USA
SESSION 8 – 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Ambassador Room: Agribusiness Investment in Latin America
Discussion Session: The Current State of the Latin American Agribusiness
Investment Environment (Power
Point Presentation) (Power
Point Presentation) (Power
Point Presentation) (Power
Point Presentation)
Moderator: Dr. Peter Goldsmith, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Mr. Gustavo Grobocopatel, LOS-Grobo Agropecuaria, Argentina
Mr. Hector Laurence, McLaren Holdings, S.A., Argentina
Mr. Rodolfo Hirsch, Rabobank, Brazil
Mr. Brian Moeller, Harris Nesbitt Bank, USA
Mr. Parry Dixson, Archer Daniels Midland, USA
Embassy Room: Merger's & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures
Food Firms: Was Performance Enhanced by M&A in the Years 1996-2000?
(Power Point
Presentation)
Dr. Francis Declerck, ESSEC Business School, France
Dr. Olivier Fourcadet, ESSEC Business School, France
Internationalization and Corporate Success - Event Study Evidence on M&As of
European Brewing Groups (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Oliver Ebneth, University of Goettingen, Germany
Dr. Ludwig Theuvsen, University of Goettingen, Germany
Developing Agribusiness
Joint-Ventures
(Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Marcos Fava Neves, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Dr. Decio Zylbersztajn, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Danny Pimentel Claro, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Mr. Matheus Alberto Consoli, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
State Room: Agricultural Inputs in Brazil
Selling Agricultural Inputs in Brazil: A Framework for Sales Planning and
Management (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Luciano Castro, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Dr. Marcos Neves, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Access Costs in Agricultural Credit in Brazil
(Power Point
Presentation)
Ms. Luciana Alameida Florêncio, , University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Dr. Matheus Marino, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Dr. Decio Zylbersztajn, University of São Paulo/PENSA, Brazil
Chancellor Room: Vertical Coordination
Vertical Co-ordination Structures: Mixing the Resource Based View and
Transaction Cost Approaches for a Better Understanding of the Vertical
Co-ordination Choices (Power
Point Presentation)
Dr. Paulo Rigatto, Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil
Dr. Donald Larson, The Ohio State University, USA
Dr. Antônio Padula, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Vertical Coordination of Hog Industry in China (Power
Point Presentation)
Ms. Yingchun Dai, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Dr. Shudong Zhou, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Factors Inhibiting Closer Relationships between Processors and their Suppliers
in the New Zealand Red Meat Industry (Power
Point Presentation)
Mr. Brendan
Clare, Massey University, New Zealand
Ms. Nicola Shadbolt, Massey University, New Zealand
Ms. Janet Reid, Massey University, New Zealand