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Gorton's Inc. Overview

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128 Rogers St. Gloucester, 
MA 01930 United States
Phone: 978-283-3000
Fax:978-281-8295
Toll Free:800-222-6826

Company Description

As a leader in the US branded frozen seafood sector, Gorton's has lots of fish to fry. The company, which sells its products to food retailers and foodservice suppliers nationwide, makes breaded, frozen popcorn fish and shrimp; fish sticks and fillets; and fish tenders for dipping. Other Gorton products include battered fish products. Its Canadian unit, BlueWater Seafoods, produces one of Canada's leading seafood brands. Gorton's was founded in 1849 in Gloucester, Massachusetts. A former Unilever subsidiary, Gorton's was acquired by Japanese seafood giant Nippon Suisan Kaisha in 2001 and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon Suisan (USA).

Gorton's Inc. Company Profile Report

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  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How dependent is the company on the success of commercial fishing operations?

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    How do rising fuel costs challenge company profitability?

    Seafood processors depend highly on the cost of diesel fuel, as diesel is the primary fuel for powering both fishing vessels and distribution trucks. In times of high fuel prices, commercial fisheries and processors must negotiate an appropriate fuel...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

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    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

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      • Industry Forecast

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      • Business Challenges

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      • Executive Insight

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      • Financial Information

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      • Web Links & Acronyms

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company protect against changes in raw material and crop prices?

      Crop yields and prices can change yearly due to weather, disease, and supply and demand. Processors sell large quantities of commodity products at fairly low prices; however, if a crop yield is poor, the processor usually can't raise prices enough to...

       

      How dependent is the company on its larger customers?

      Consolidation in the grocery and restaurant industries and the rise of mass food merchandisers, like Costco and Wal-Mart, has funneled demand through fewer but larger customers. Local and regional processors may depend on just a few customers for the...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Fruit & Vegetable Processing Industry Report

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