Niche Products (from R. Dickerson)

Niche
Products

AY21 5.01 Recognize terminology of
common production systems used in the
animal science industry.

Warm Up

Reminder - Read the red words

Answer the following question:

Poll

Which type of clothing do you prefer?

• Vintage

• Athleisure

• Formal

• Pajamas

This preference
would be a
“Niche” in the clothing industry.

NICHE-
A SPECIALIZED
MARKET.

Poll

Do people have a “niche” when it comes to the food they purchase?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Not Sure

Today, we are

going to focus on
the “Niche’s” of

animal food
products.

Let’s Learn About Niche’s

•Number between 1 & 4

•You will learn about the niche with that number

•Then you will teach your neighbors about
your niche.

Step 1: LEARN About Your Niche

• Only fill out the flap for the term you have

• Use the slip of paper to learn the definition

• Use Google to help you find at least three examples of a food product with this niche.

Step 2: TEACH Others

•Share your definition and examples within the groups I have given you

•Fill out your notes as you learn about the other niches

Let’s See What You

Learned!

Certified

USDA has officially evaluated
a meat product for class,
grade, or other quality
characteristics.

Common Products: All meats

Draw

Draw a label that could be used for "certified".

Organic

Food produced without
chemically formulated

fertilizers, growth stimulants,

antibiotics, or pesticides.

- Antibiotic Free
- Hormone Free

Common Products: Produce, Milk and Eggs

Draw

Draw a label that could be used for "organic".

Free Range

Allowed to range and forage

with relative freedom.

Common Products: Poultry & Pork
(Egg and meat products)

Draw

Draw a label that could be used for "free range".

Natural/All Natural

A product containing no

artificial ingredients or added

color and is only minimally

processed.

Common Products: All meat (raw meats, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, deli meat, etc…)

Draw

Draw a label that could be used for "all natural".

Open Ended

Which niche would you be interested in buying food from? Why?