Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Economics Research Institute Study Paper

Volume

6

Publisher

Utah State University Department of Economics

Publication Date

2001

First Page

1

Last Page

21

Abstract

This paper demonstrates that the U.S. pork industry is lagging its principal international competitors and major international customers in terms of developing programs for traceability, transparency, and assurance (TTA). The primary areas of weakness in U.S. TTA programs are at the producer level and in the area of providing consumers quality assurance regarding inputs used in producing pork products. We conclude that the U.S. pork industry may diminish its competitive advantage in world pork markets if it fails to enhance its TT A programs.


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