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Charlie Bergh, Sun Land Beef Co.Charlie Bergh, Sun Land Beef Co.
2004 Cattle Industry Annual Convention2004 Cattle Industry Annual Convention
Phoenix, Arizona – Januaury 28, 2004Phoenix, Arizona – Januaury 28, 2004
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Located in Maricopa County, Located in Maricopa County, ArizonaArizona
An area ideal for producing high quality beef cattle.
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Sun Land Beef CompanySun Land Beef Company
• 2000 head per day capacity of high quality purebred cattle
•1350 full time associates
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Sun Land Business Conduct…Sun Land Business Conduct…
• Strong commitment to associate safety
• Focus on all aspects of food safety
• The practice of humane animal handling
• Responsible environmental stewardship
• Craftsmanship that delivers customer satisfaction
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The Ultimate Marketing ProgramThe Ultimate Marketing Program
“One that your competitor cannot or chooses not to meet”
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USDA Process VerificationUSDA Process Verification
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Meaningful differentiation can deliver…
“THE ULTIMATE
MARKETING PROGRAM”
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Meaningful Differentiation in BeefMeaningful Differentiation in Beef• Superior eating
• Convenience
• Truly consumer safe
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A superior product that has third party verification gains tremendous credibility
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Consumer Life In The Fast LaneConsumer Life In The Fast Lane
Lifestyles, time pressures and demand for good taste offer opportunity for food producers
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Products are changing to meet changing consumer demands
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Move from commodity returns to value added returns
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Consumers are willing to pay for products that deliver what they are looking for.
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ValueValue
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Value is a function of differentiation which is either identified or created that when recognized, is rewarded at some level of compensation
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New York Steak
$8.99 per pound
Top Round Steak
$4.99 per pound
Value ComparisonValue Comparison
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$.30 per lb.
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$ 3.39 per 64 oz carton
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Oranges $.30 per lb.
Orange Juice $3.39 per 64 oz carton
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Consumers are seeking information about the foods that they purchase
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Verifying Your Marketing StrategyVerifying Your Marketing StrategyMeat & Poultry, March, 2003
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To qualify for USDA Process Verification your claim must be…
• Truthful and believable• Demonstrable• Fully documented• Audit proof
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All the great ideas and all the great products have yet to be developed
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Make one of your goals to produce
“THE ULTIMATE MARKETING PROGRAM”
and then… develop third party verification
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THANK YOUTHANK YOU
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