...Strategic Marketing & Planning, 2009 Fiji Water Executive Summary: There are multiple recent strategic issues that the bottled water company Fiji Water is facing. The economic recession has led to a change in consumer purchasing trends, and the bottled water category is not as stable financially as it used to be. Environmental issues, such as waste and pollution, are also affected Fiji Water and its competitors. Bottled Water companies are attempting to shift packaging and shipping to more ecologically friendly materials and modes, as consumers favor environmentally sustainable products. Additionally, as consumers focus on obtaining healthier lifestyles and diets, they have begun to question the safety and purity of the water that bottled water companies are producing. Fiji Water has been affected greatly by all of these issues, as well as negative press about the socio-economic conditions of their souring location, and in 2008 was forced to layoff 40% of their staffing resources. With limited resources, an action plan going forward must be cost efficient and extremely effective. By analyzing and critiquing four potential strategic options, a rational next step for Fiji Water can be discovered. By supporting this plan with marketing tactics and communication, it can attempt to stimulate growth for the company. Current Overview: History: Fiji Water is bottled water artesian water that was founded in 1993 in Colorado and first produced and sold to the world...
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...experience. Moreover, important to every student since it is a part of our learning process to acquire more knowledge through actual exposure to the different real manufacturing industries. Educational tour can inspire students to be excited more about the learning process. Visiting a new place, meeting new people and seeing and experiencing the things they learn about in the classroom provide ways that students can be stimulated by their environment. Rationale Going on an educational plant tour means more than simply leaving the school grounds. Plant tour should always have a major educational element, but the impact of educational tour can extend much further. The importance of educational tour includes giving students the chance to build closer bonds with their classmates, experience new environments and enjoy a day away from the classroom. Many teachers and students alike love educational...
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...Africa, South Asia, and Latin America are just some parts of the world that come across this deadly disease. Cholera first originated and made its appearance in India in 1817 at the Ganges River; which then later spread too many other regions due to neglected transported bilge of water. It was not until 1883, that this disease was discovered by German bacteriologist Robert Koch. Koch noticed the epidemic of this unusual rare disease and decided to take a closer look into the situation. He then realized that some sort of bacterium was in the intestines of the dead; but he was shocked to know that he was unable to neither isolate the organisms nor infect other animals with it. Later Koch went to India and made a surprising discovery-the cholera disease was started from damp dirty linen that the bacteria grew in, earth’s misty air, and bunch of bacteria that was in patient’s stools. The most common sources that cause cholera is standing water, type o blood, poor sanitation, eating raw seafood especially shellfish-because it originates from the same locations that have been exposed to cholera, consuming raw vegetables or fruit, and grain such as millet and rice. So nonetheless, Cholera is also found in water or food that has been contaminated by a person’s feces that has been infected with this dangerous disease. You cannot catch cholera just by having contact with someone that is sick. Those who become exposed to cholera didn’t become ill very quickly and show symptoms right away...
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...the year, market, sector and segment totals are calculated from the ‘bottom up’. At a sector and segment level, adjustments are then made for any double counting of contract and licensed bottling. Estimates for unauthorised soft drink imports sold through the ‘grey market’ are also included. This is more pronounced in categories such as energy drinks rather than dilute to taste drinks, for example. A complete picture of the UK soft drinks market across all sales channels is produced, through Zenith’s extensive study of the largest soft drinks companies, alongside small to medium sized operators and own label specialists. The market figures presented therefore encompass all aspects of the market including: take home, impulse and on premise; water cooler volumes for the office; home dispense carbonated soft drinks; and pump dispense carbonates in the licensed trade. To this end, a considerable amount of time and effort is spent contacting industry players and striving to analyse the complexities of the UK soft drinks arena. Zenith would like to express its...
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...data are expressed in constant terms; inflationary effects are discounted. Conversely, all historical data are expressed in current terms; inflationary effects are taken into account. Disclaimer Much of the information in this briefing is of a statistical nature and, while every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy and reliability, Euromonitor International cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors. Figures in tables and analyses are calculated from unrounded data and may not sum. Analyses found in the briefings may not totally reflect the companies’ opinions, reader discretion is advised. SOFT DRINKS OFF-TRADE RTD VOLUME 534.8 billion litres Bottled Water 192 billion litres Carbonates 169.5 billion litres Fruit/ Vegetable Juice 62 billion litres Sports and Bottled Sports and Energy Drinks Water Energy Drinks 205.1 billion15 billion litres 16.2 billion litres Concentrateslitres 43 billion litres Concentrates 43.7 billion litres RTD Tea 30.1 billion litres RTD Coffee 4.5 billion litres The Coca-Cola Company slightly underperformed the world’s soft drinks market amid the recession in Western Europe and slow economic recovery in the US. It is actively expanding in low calorie carbonates to retain consumers and widening the use of natural sweeteners in its beverages. The part acquisition of Aujan will help TCCC to accelerate its expansion into the Middle East and Africa region and the full takeover of Innocent is likely to boost its position...
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...COCA-COLA CO THE, SWOT ANALYSIS, IN SOFT DRINKS (WORLD) March 2013 SCOPE OF THE REPORT Scope This global profile focuses on the industry trends in soft drinks. All values expressed in this report are retail/off-trade in US dollar terms using a fixed exchange rate (2012). 2012 figures are based on part-year estimates. All forecast data are expressed in constant terms; inflationary effects are discounted. Conversely, all historical data are expressed in current terms; inflationary effects are taken into account. SOFT DRINKS OFF-TRADE RTD VOLUME 534.8 billion litres Bottled Water 192 billion litres Fruit/ Sports and Carbonates Bottled SportsWater and Vegetable Energy Drinks 169.5 billion Energy Drinks Juice 205.1 billion15 billion litres litres litres 16.2 billion 62 billion litres Concentrateslitres 43 billion litres Concentrates RTD Tea RTD Coffee 43.7 billion 30.1 billion 4.5 billion litres litres litres Disclaimer Much of the information in this briefing is of a statistical nature and, while every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy and reliability, Euromonitor International cannot be held responsible...
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...data are expressed in constant terms; inflationary effects are discounted. Conversely, all historical data are expressed in current terms; inflationary effects are taken into account. Disclaimer Much of the information in this briefing is of a statistical nature and, while every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy and reliability, Euromonitor International cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors. Figures in tables and analyses are calculated from unrounded data and may not sum. Analyses found in the briefings may not totally reflect the companies’ opinions, reader discretion is advised. SOFT DRINKS OFF-TRADE RTD VOLUME 534.8 billion litres Bottled Water 192 billion litres Carbonates 169.5 billion litres Fruit/ Vegetable Juice 62 billion litres Sports and Bottled Sports and Energy Drinks Water Energy Drinks 205.1 billion15 billion litres 16.2 billion litres Concentrateslitres 43 billion litres Concentrates 43.7 billion litres RTD Tea 30.1 billion litres RTD Coffee 4.5 billion litres The Coca-Cola Company slightly underperformed the world’s soft drinks market amid the recession in Western Europe and slow economic recovery in the US. It is actively expanding in low calorie carbonates to retain consumers and widening the use of natural sweeteners in its beverages. The part acquisition of Aujan will help TCCC to accelerate its expansion into the Middle East and Africa region and the full takeover of Innocent is likely to boost its position...
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...Hana Al Shamsi 44166 Informative Speech Wanted: Prince Charming “The warm bronze sand feels like silk falling through my fingers. The sunset is so beautiful; the orange red sky looks make believe. The water is hitting the rocks so hard, yet the sound is so peaceful. As a breeze blows against me, my hair brushes along my shoulder causing me to shiver. He notices my goose bumps, he moves closer. I feel the thumps of his heartbeat against my back. He moves closer, so close I can actually feel his warm breath against me. I do not think there could be any better feeling. I am wrong. He comes closer; close enough I can hear him breathing in my ear. My mind is in a different world… I can’t hear the water anymore, I am now holding my breath, anticipating. And now, finally he whispers into my ear three magical words.” So, you must be thinking, how can a girl like me feel that? Its simple, I will give you the guideline on how to win your Prince, correct me if I am wrong gentlemen, so listen up Cinderella! Today I’ll be talking about the three factors that every woman should keep in mind when trying to win a guy, which is the external factor, the internal factor, and last but not least, her attitude. According to Crystal Mazzuca, its very easy to get any mans attention by the way you dress, especially since guys are visual. Therefore, dress to impress. Revealing clothes will get you attention, but will it get you the right kind of attention? A girl loves to feel that are all eyes...
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...Coca-Cola Company is the world’s leading owner and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage brands and the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of concentrates and syrups used to produce nonalcoholic beverages. Company own or license and market more than 500 nonalcoholic beverage brands, primarily sparkling beverages but also a variety of still beverages such as waters, enhanced waters, juices and juice drinks, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, and energy and sports drinks. Finished beverage products bearing our trademarks, sold in the United States since 1886, are now sold in more than 200 countries. Along with Coca-Cola, which is recognized as the world’s most valuable brand, Coca-Cola Company own and market four of the world’s top five nonalcoholic sparkling beverage brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite. Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history, as well as the best-known product in the world. Created in Atlanta, Georgia, United States by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. It was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States. In 1899, The Coca-Cola Company began franchised bottling operations in the United States. During the first year, sales of Coca-Cola averaged nine drinks a day, adding up to total sales for that year of $50. Since...
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...“threatening public health” and “encouraging obesity.” Many labor practice suits have been filed against the mega beverage company with accusations of “child labor sweatshops” and “discrimination in providing health care benefits to workers.” In addition, the beverage industry has been flooded with competitors introducing new soft drink products, such as Pepsi, along with soft drink alternatives, such as Gatorade, bottled water, fruit juice, and energy drinks. Coca-Cola has faced the challenge by introducing new beverage brands including Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Simply Orange, Fresca, Vitamin Water, Smart Water, Odwalla, and Powerade. In light of the obstacles Coca-Cola has overcome, the company has remained true to its commitment to provide quality, refreshing, and satisfying products to consumers. In order to ensure each product tastes the same across the globe, Coca-Cola continues to keep the beverage recipes secret with tightly controlled manufacturing facilities. CocaCola has never lost sight of its goal to be the best beverage company in the world. Now, let us take a closer look at Coca Cola’s journey to...
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...front down by Pike place market in Seattle. It had pride itself for roasting high quality whole-bean coffee, and producing one of the best coffees in the neighborhood. Today, more than forty years later, Starbucks had become one of the major coffee chains in the world with more than 18,000 storewide in 62 countries. Starbucks main core operations derive from the sale of their beverages, retail and franchise operation; it also aims to provide the Starbuck’s experience. As stated on Starbuck’s mission statement, “Our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time”. This statement shows that Starbucks is not just creating a business based on its product and services, it also aim to build a closer connection with their customers through a “people to people” approach. By creating the Starbucks experience with the customers, it enables them to provide an even better service to attract and retain its customer’s loyalty. Economic/Global impact Coffee beans and coffee beverage is made up the main core business that Starbucks operates on, with coffee bean as the second highest valuable commodity in market, it means that any economic factors might affect the costing of the coffee beans, which might result in price hike for their beverages. External Opportunities and Threats Threats Currency Fluctuation. The U.S., being one of the world’s biggest economies was badly hit during the 2008 financial crisis; it had caused great shift...
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...of Coca-Cola's marketing program and recommendations developed for future marketing plans. I provide recommendations for Coca-Cola's marketing efforts as well as product line enhancements, as Coca-Cola faces stiff competition and changing consumer tastes. These recommendations include: • Pursuing a multi-pronged marketing strategy, including growth into geographic regions like Russia, China, and Turkey. • Leverage the company assets by brand extension into water-based, slightly sweetened refreshment drinks to meet more health-conscious consumers. • Diversify offerings outside the non-alcoholic beverage market, leveraging the vast distribution network. Introduction Coca-Cola was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 8, 1886 by Dr. John Stith Pemberton, a local pharmacist. Dr. Pemberton produced the syrup for Coca-Cola®, and carried a jug of the new product down the street to Jacobs' Pharmacy, where it was sampled, pronounced "excellent" and placed on sale for five cents a glass as a soda fountain drink. Carbonated water was teamed with the new syrup to produce a drink that was at once "Delicious and Refreshing," a theme that continues to echo today wherever Coca-Cola is enjoyed. During the first year, sales averaged a modest nine drinks per day. Today, over 6 trillion servings of Coca-Cola have been enjoyed worldwide and Coca-Cola has over 400 brands. Coca-Cola's Key Success Factors Coca-Cola has several key success factors including: • The Coca-Cola Company is a Fortune...
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...Breaking Down the Chain: A Guide to the soft drink industry aCknowleDgments this report was developed to provide a detailed understanding of how the soft drink industry works, outlining the steps involved in producing, distributing, and marketing soft drinks and exploring how the industry has responded to recent efforts to impose taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages in particular. the report was prepared by sierra services, inc., in collaboration with the supply Chain Management Center (sCMC) at rutgers university – newark and new Brunswick. the authors wish to thank kristen Condrat for her outstanding support in all phases of preparing this report, including literature review and identifying source documents, writing, data analysis, editing, and final review. special thanks also goes to susanne Viscarra, who provided copyediting services. Christine fry, Carrie spector, kim Arroyo Williamson, and Ayela Mujeeb of ChangeLab solutions prepared the report for publication. ChangeLab solutions would like to thank roberta friedman of the yale rudd Center for food Policy and obesity for expert review. for questions or comments regarding this report, please contact the supervising professors: Jerome D. Williams, PhD Prudential Chair in Business and research director – the Center for urban entrepreneurship & economic development (Cueed), rutgers Business school – newark and new Brunswick, Management and Global Business department 1 Washington Park – room 1040 newark, nJ 07102 Phone: 973-353-3682...
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...resources that enable coca cola to ensure quality, flexibility and responsiveness. In addition to the capabilities is a prestigious brand, talented and diverse human resources who understands the market and works in a positive work environment. Coca cola strategic competitiveness; They include but not limited to the following, developing business model to continue exploring and participating in new lines of beverages, extending existing product lines and effectively advertising and marketing products. Secondly its strategic acquisitions by entering into agreements to acquire companies, expanding bottled water strategy through innovations and selective acquisitions to maximize profitability across market territories. Coca cola is also strengthening its selling capabilities and go to market strategies, including pre sale, conventional selling and hybrid router in order to get closer to its clients. Implementing selective packaging strategies designed to increase consumer demand for our products and to build a strong returnable base. Coca cola is also committing to building a multi-cultural, collaborative team, from top to bottom and broadening geographic footprint through organic growth and strategic joint venture, mergers and acquisitions. 2.2 Competitive Advantage of Coca Cola Company Market leadership: It has a variety of beverages in the world, with operations in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil and the Philippines...
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...Coca-Cola India Teaching Notes Introduction The Coca-Cola India case offers students a unique opportunity to look inside a crisis for one of the world’s most important brands as it occurs inside a developing nation. The case focuses specifically on issues related to brand, reputation, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and the intersection of all three. History reveals that companies with the strongest brands, most proactive policies of social responsibility, and deepest relationships with their consumers are the most attractive targets for NGO attacks. The very assets that define these leading companies provide the fodder NGOs are looking for to further their agendas. Global Exchange’s attacks on Starbucks over fair-trade coffee and against Nike over sweatshops in Asia, like the Center for Science and Environment’s (CSE) attack on Coca-Cola India, are all examples of NGOs using companies’ powerful reputations against them. Being an attractive target, however, need not imply vulnerability. Organizations and their leadership teams need to start thinking systematically, proactively, and strategically about their reputational risk from crises concerning CSR (corporate social responsibility) and take actions to mitigate these risks before they become reality. The CSE’s allegations of pesticide-contaminated Coke and Coca-Cola India’s response provide an important example of the world’s most important brand under attack and the steps taken in the aftermath...
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