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HOW TO BUY BEEF BETTER IN 2015

2. HOW TO BUY BEEF BETTER IN 2015
AVERAGE
RETAIL
BEEF
PRICES
HAVE
RISEN
OVER
40%
IN
THE
LAST
FEW
YEARS
rising costs

3. HOW TO BUY BEEF BETTER IN 2015
The rise in beef prices is largely due to the nation's low cattle supply.
Our nation's cattle supply is at its lowest point since
1952 due to continued drought conditions that hit hard in 2012.
cause & effect

4. supply & demand
HOW TO BUY BEEF BETTER IN 2015
SUPPLY
Per capita net beef supply
has dwindled to new lows.
DEMAND
The demand for beef has
remained ever consistent.
RESULT
Prices have been driven
upward in accordance with
the Laws of Supply &
Demand.
This chart provides a stark view of 2014-16
net beef supply compared to previous years.

5. HOW TO BUY BEEF BETTER IN 2015
STATUS QUO
The drought remains strong in
the Southern states.
Cattle Ranchers have been
moving herds North into better
pastures.
Cow & Calf Operators are
retaining Heifers to rebuild their
herds.
2015 OUTLOOK
As the breeding cycle continues
to rejuvenate, 2015 looks to be
another low supply year for the
beef industry.
outlook
FUTURE
The total commercial cattle market looks
bullish after 2016 ––when more cattle is
available for slaughter to meet demand,
prices should likely ease.

6. HOW TO BUY BEEF BETTER IN 2015
strategies
● Forward Purchasing
● Short Term Price Locks
● Long Term Price Locks
● Transparent Formula Pricing
● Blended Market-Price / Price-lock
● Branded Packer Partnership Volume Allowances
● Volume Aggregation Across Similar Customers
USE TAILORED MEAT PROGRAMS TO BUY YOUR BEEF BETTER!
Buedel Fine Meats offers a variety of program strategies that help
our customers deal with escalating market prices, protect their
food margins and drive company profits. Some of our program
strategies include:

7. HOW TO BUY BEEF BETTER IN 2015
One size does not fit all!
We custom tailor our programs to your
business after listening to your needs
and goals.
Based upon your goals, specifications
and historical product volumes, we will
propose up to three strategic plans for
your consideration.
Allow us to work up a pro forma plan
for your business.
we can help!
MANAGE PRICE PROTECT FOOD MARGINS SHIELD PROFITS
With these options on the table, you can make more educated decisions in
choosing the best procurement plan for your company and ultimately,
Buy Beef Better in 2015.

8. H ow To B uy B e e f B e tter in 2 0 1 5
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