Collaborating
for Success in the Agri-Food Sector
John Groenewegen
is principal of the JRG
Consulting Group,
(a division of 1260977 Ontario Inc.) an agri-food sector consulting firm
that is dedicated to helping the agri-food sector maximize its value and
contribution to the overall economy. John's twelve years of extensive
consulting to business, organizations, and government in the agri-food
sector on a variety of major sector issues has allowed him to contribute
to the success of many clients.
He was with Deloitte & Touche Consulting for 12 years, and as a Partner of the firm led their North American agri-food strategy practice in Guelph. Prior to his consulting career, John held a variety of positions in economic analysis, policy, and commodity outlook in both Agriculture Canada and the United States Department of Agriculture.
John has a doctorate (Ph.D.) in agricultural and applied economics from the University of Minnesota, and his first two degrees are in agricultural economics from the University of Guelph. He is also a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
Across the agri-food sector John has conducted various consulting projects including;
- economic impact studies
- pricing and price impact studies
- strategic planning and business planning
- organizational reviews
- performance measurement and management
- sector competitiveness reports and industry profiles
- investment feasibility reports
- expert witness services at tribunals
- business viability
- new product assessments
- market feasibility projects
- testing of new programs and concepts
- customer satisfaction and retention studies
- policy and trade policy analysis
- assessment of government regulations and programs
- measuring net impact and benefits of government regulations
- transfer pricing (taxation
issues)