Sorbet Marketing Plan

Product Description Super Premium Sorbet Seven Flavors Chocolate, Cranberry Blueberry, Mango, Raspberry, Strawberry, Orchard Peach and Zesty Lemon 14 ounce container One segment of Haagen-Dazs Portfolio that include ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and novelties

Market Description North America, Asia, South America and Europe Retail Stores : Wal-mart to Dean and Deluca Franchise shops 900 shops in 50 countries

Product Review Mature stage in US, Canada and Europe US and Canada market is controlled by Dreyers Growth Stages in Asia and South America Brazil China India

Features and Benefits Strong Brand Pure and All Natural Ingredients Low or Non Fat Sorbets Lower Calorie Alternative to Ice Cream Great in Hot Weather Great for Drinks and Smoothies Good Flavor Profile

Competitive Review Main competitor is Ben and Jerry’s – Strong Brand Identification Regional competitors such as Ciao Bella Economic Substitutes at lower price points Shop competition Ben and Jerry’s, Pinkberry and Yoforia

Distribution Review Direct to Retail Direct to Consumer through shops Controlled by Dreyers in U.S. and Canada Controlled by Haagen-Dazs in other countries Direct to Consumer through shops 900 shops in 50 countries

Strengths and Weaknesses Strong global brand Distribution in High Growth areas of Asia and South America Strong Advertising Campaign http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEL2EXYa6yA www.helpthehoneybees.com Weakness 14 versus 16 ounce conatiner Limited flavors that appeal to Asia and South America

Opportunities and Threats Falling Commodity Prices Obesity and Diabetes Growing Economies in Brazil, India and China Threats Premium Price in Falling US and European Economy

Objectives To Increase sales by 10% annually of sorbet Enhance the HD loves HB Campaign Grow Market in China, Brazil and India Grow flavor portfolio for Asia and South America Grow social media presence with Net Promoters

Positioning Strategy Premium All Natural Product 16 ounce retail product to match competition Direct to Retail Direct to Consumer through Shops Indirect to Upscale Restaurants in U.S. and Canada

Product Strategy Pure All Natural Simple Flavors that meet regional needs Lychee, Longan, Tangerine and Green Tea 16 Ounce Container Introduction of Honey as a sweetner New Mixes of Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet/ Similar flavor profile of Sorbet Sipper

Pricing Strategy Stay the course and offer a similar per ounce value Bundling with other General Mills products Upscale Restaurants Value in Use Do not have to Hire a chef or buy equipment Get a premium product to match theirs

Distribution Strategy Retail remains the same Shops stay the same Indirect to Upscale Restaurants Regional Purveyors Limit to National and Regional Restaurnats with high price point and excellent service model to not dilute brand

Communications Strategy Capitalize on Social Media HD loves HB campaign Grassroots Pull campaign is key to retail, shops and upscale restaurants Create an online buzz “The Buzz”

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