Alternative Beverage Industry Analysis PepsiCo Justin Baumgartner Cover Letter: To: Mr. Morgan From: Justin Baumgartner Re: Environmental and Industry Analysis – Alternative Beverage Market Recommendations for PepsiCo’s strategy in Alternative Beverages Date: September 19, 2012 Attached you will find my analysis of the alternative beverage markets in 2009. The analysis includes an assessment of the competition in the alternative beverage market using Michael Porter’s Five
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dynamic distribution channels, negative press and fickle customer tastes. These companies, however, must remain focused and vigilant to attract customers to their brands. The case study presented by John E. Gamble, Competition in Energy drinks, Sport Drinks, and Vitamin-Enhanced Beverages, outlines the boons and challenges faced by the four leading distributers of alternative beverages around the world. The industry leaders (PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Red Bull and Hansen Natural Company) in the alternative
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entrants? Since the recession in 2008 in the U.S., the alternative beverage industry has been negatively influenced. Consumers then realized the high price of soft drinks, which made the sales dropped every year. Sociologically, consumers are concerned about health problems that they can get from soft drinks. In particular, energy drinks with mixed alcohol effects became physician's warnings and caused consumers to raise awareness and demand innovation. In addition, companies have to improve their
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Yvonne A. Castillo English1301 18 February 2011 The Fame of Energy Drinks As far as I know, Energy drinks have been around forever. They are in other words meant for boosting up your energy and in my opinion the worst sugary drinks I’ve tasted. I see a couple being bought when I take trips to the grocery store. Of course there is always competition though. For example the most popular ones; Monster and Red Bull. These are the most competitive because they share being the same product and
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parents died of heart disease and lung cancer. He was so affected and inspired, as many would be, that he wanted to find healthy alternatives for a current generation becoming dependent on unhealthy consumer products such as Red bull and Monster Energy Drinks as well as vitamin supplements like gummy bears and chewing gum that do not typically work well. This being said, Boreyko came out with a once a day liquid multi-vitamin that was originally marketed towards adults. It took him and his colleagues
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Running Head: Phizz Beverages of Switzerland Phizz Beverages of Switzerland Learning Team C University of Phoenix November 30, 2009 Ruth Admal SWOT Analysis STRENGTHS: The company Phizz Beverages is a reputable business with strong marketing background and dedicated employees. The company has been in existence for over 20 years therefore has built a strong history with the general public as a family oriented business. The company continues to work on its management team to promote
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Sh ou ld Adva a rk stick to its core c omp e tenc e ? Four commentators offer expert advice. Reprint R0202AH B R CA S E ST U D Y Stick to the Core—or Go for More? by Thomas J. Waite harvard business review • february 2002 page 1 HBR’s cases, which are fictional, present common managerial dilemmas and offer concrete solutions from experts. COPYRIGHT © 2002 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Advaark achieved phenomenal success selling one
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Business). A utilitarian would say that health is major concern for the majority. Various health issues are caused by direct or indirect effect of drinking large sugary drinks including obesity. More then half of the US population suffer from obesity and one of the factors that contributes to it is drinking large sugary drinks. Good health would produce greatest possible balance of good over bad for everyone. A Utilitarian would argue saying wouldn’t good health makes people happier. Good health
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Business). A utilitarian would say that health is major concern for the majority. Various health issues are caused by direct or indirect effect of drinking large sugary drinks including obesity. More then half of the US population suffer from obesity and one of the factors that contributes to it is drinking large sugary drinks. Good health would produce greatest possible balance of good over bad for everyone. A Utilitarian would argue saying wouldn’t good health makes people happier. Good health
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Why Sports Drinks are a Bad Idea Most people believe that sports drinks are the best alternative to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes when exercising, but that’s simply not true. Many sports drinks contain as much as two-thirds the sugar of sodas. They also typically contain high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), artificial flavors and food coloring, none of which contribute to optimal health. Sugar After Exercise Furthermore, consuming sugar after exercise will negatively affect both your insulin
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