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Land O'Lakes, Inc. Overview

Address

4001 Lexington Ave. N. Arden Hills, 
MN 55126 United States
Phone: 651-481-2222
Fax:651-481-2000
Toll Free:800-328-9680

Land O'Lakes, Inc. Rankings

#218 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
#218 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

Company Description

Known for LAND O' LAKES butter (the #1 butter brand in the US), Land O'Lakes markets a slew of dairy-based consumer, foodservice, and food ingredient products. It is owned by about 4,460 dairy farmer/members and some 945 member associations, and ranks as one of the largest dairy co-ops in the US. All told, the co-op makes more than 300 dairy products from the 12.9 billion pounds of milk, members supply annually. Land O'Lakes produces animal feed through Land O'Lakes Purina Feed, and eggs through MoArk. The co-op also offers members crop protection products, seed, animal feed, and agricultural assistance. It operates dairy facilities in the US, but does business in all 50 states and some 60 countries.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Pet Food Manufacturing Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US pet food manufacturing industry includes about 200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $47 billion. Major companies include divisions of Nestlé (Nestlé Purina PetCare Company); Procter & Gamble (Iams); Colgate-Palmolive (Science Diet and Prescription Diet); Mars (Pedigree and Whiskas); and Del Monte (9Lives, Gravy Train, Milk-Bone, and Meow Mix). The industry is highly concentrated: the eight largest companies account for about 85 percent of sales.

    SIC: 2047, 2048

    NAICS: 311111, 311119

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    What percentage of company revenue do marketing costs comprise?

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    What safeguards does the company have to guard against contaminated ingredients?

    Consumer confidence has been shaken by pet deaths caused by contaminated foods. Pet food recalls and FDA investigations have brought increased scrutiny of the ingredients in pet foods. Pets have traditionally been treated as personal property, making...

     

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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.

      Pet Food Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Dairy Products Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US dairy products manufacturing industry consists of about 1,100 companies that have combined annual revenue of about $83 billion. Major companies include Dean Foods, cooperatives such as Dairy Farmers of America and Land O'Lakes, and the US operations of France-based Danone. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 75 percent of revenue.

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      NAICS: 311511, 311512, 311520, 311514, 311513

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How has the low US milk consumption rate affected the company’s business?

      Total consumption of fluid milk in the US has been flat for the past 10 years. Population increases have offset declines in per capita milk consumption. Each year, the average American consumer drinks 20 gallons of milk, compared to 50 gallons of...

       

      What concerns does the company have about variability in raw milk prices?

      Because of state and federal support of dairy farmers, the price of raw milk is regulated, though not fixed. Regulation raises prices for consumers and reduces the incentive for dairy product manufacturers to control their major raw material cost by,...

       

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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.

        Dairy Products Manufacturing Industry Report

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        $129

        Land O'Lakes, Inc. Overview

        Address

        4001 Lexington Ave. N. Arden Hills, 
        MN 55126 United States
        Phone: 651-481-2222
        Fax:651-481-2000
        Toll Free:800-328-9680

        Land O'Lakes, Inc. Rankings

        #218 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
        #218 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

        Company Description

        Known for LAND O' LAKES butter (the #1 butter brand in the US), Land O'Lakes markets a slew of dairy-based consumer, foodservice, and food ingredient products. It is owned by about 4,460 dairy farmer/members and some 945 member associations, and ranks as one of the largest dairy co-ops in the US. All told, the co-op makes more than 300 dairy products from the 12.9 billion pounds of milk, members supply annually. Land O'Lakes produces animal feed through Land O'Lakes Purina Feed, and eggs through MoArk. The co-op also offers members crop protection products, seed, animal feed, and agricultural assistance. It operates dairy facilities in the US, but does business in all 50 states and some 60 countries.

        Land O'Lakes, Inc. Spotlight on IT

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        Sections Included in Report

        • Company Overview
        • IT Strategy
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        • Recent News and Activity
        • Conversation Starters
        • Industry Data
        • Major Subsidiaries and Locations

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

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            Identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges that a company is facing right now - often directly from the mouths of its own executives.

          • IT Executives

            Learn the background and technology interests of the company's IT executives, allowing you to strategically position your product in a way that's compatible with their vision.

          • Recent News & Activity

            Stay connected to your prospects and customers by communicating with them about recent developments that affect their business.

          • Industry Data

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