The study compares the value chains of virgin coconut oil (VCO) in Quezon and Laguna. Respondents include 18 VCO processors, 44 coconut farmers, 5 coconut assembler-wholesalers, 1 VCO assembler-wholesaler, and 8 VCO retailers. Descriptive, profitability, value addition, and marketing efficiency analyses were done. The most efficient marketing channel was found...
Market Composition and Performance of Firms in Broiler, Chicken Egg, and Swine Production- Implications to the Philippine Competition Act
The Philippine Competition Act promotes free and fair market competition to improve market efficiency and protect consumer welfare. Thus, it is necessary to examine and assess the nature of competition in any industry. This was done by conducting the study of broiler, chicken egg, and swine industries using the market...