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4 Level 3

Below, information on the governance of the exchange relationship between Slaughterhouse and Processing is provided:

Purpose of exchange:

single transaction versus long-term relationship

Nature of communication:

anonymous versus firm to firm

Formality of Exchange:

formal versus informal

Type of contract:

classic (closed) versus relational (open)

Annual contract with external processors business to business Contracts (formal) Closed contract


Below, information on the governance of the exchange relationship between Slaughterhouse/Processing and Retailer is provided:

Purpose of exchange:

single transaction versus long-term relationship

Nature of communication:

anonymous versus firm to firm

Formality of Exchange:

formal versus informal

Long-term contracts;

If products are marketed under the own brand, all companies in the production chain must be participants of the Eichenhof program. Other meat is packed and sold without a brand via retail.

An obligation to supply

exists in regard to marketing under the own brand.

No contracts