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Author: Gary Armstrong, Philip Kotler
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Case summary:
Company K is the leading grocer-only chain, who sells natural and organic foods. The organic foods are more costly when compared with the natural foods. On an overall study, the average cost of organic foods is 85% more than the conventional foods. However, consumers would not buy the organic option if the costs goes too high.
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- Company K
To calculate: The price of farmers for one dozen towards the retailer for organic and conventional eggs, if the margin of Company K is 20% on its retail price.
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