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Haribo’s Gummy Bear -
  Introduction to the
    Chinese Market

                        1
1.   Executive Summary

        2. Business Description

        3. Business Environment Analysis

             3.1. Industry Analysis

             3.2. Competitive Analysis

             3.3. Market Analysis

        4. Marketing Plan

        5. Operations Plan

        6. Financial Plan

        7. Conclusion                      2
18/10/2012
Export of the original Haribo “Goldbears” to Greater
  China in a market-adapted form
    •   Global branding, local marketing

  Premium product, targeting the growing Chinese upper
  and middle class and its demand for foreign high quality
  products

  USP: German quality, western brand, premium product,
  high quality ingredients, affordability, minor product
  adaptations to Chinese preferences

  Aggressive in-store and contemporary media advertising

  Partnerships & cross-selling with established strong
  western and local food chains

  Highly profitable business in a growing industry, break-
  even is expected to be in December of 2016

18/10/2012                                                   3
Haribo will export the original “Goldbears” to
China

Gummy bears are pertaining to the confectionery
industry and are already highly profitable in 22
countries around the world

The businesses headquarter is in Germany

A production plant will be rented in Suzhou
serving the Chinese market

Retail and expansion will start in metropolises
and then permeate throughout the interior of the
country

The German origin will serve as a seal of quality
                                                    4
Substitutes:
                      >chocolate
                      >gum
                      >savorysnacks
                      >freshfruit
                                                      Buyers:
                      >lowswitchingcosts              > young girls & women, kids
                                                      > wholesalers & retailers
                                                      > supermarkets & kiosks
                                                      >franchisees
                            Chinese Confectionery
                                  Industry            >Tendencetowardshigherc
                                                        ustomerloyalty
                              Moderate Rivalry        >pricesensitivity
Suppliers:
>exclusivedealswithselect
edraw material suppliers
>commoditymarket

                       Barriers to enter/exit:
                       > capital assets (building, machinery etc.)
                       > venture capital
                       > economies of scale
                       >technologicaladvancement to avoidimitation

                       >high barriers to enter/exit
    18/10/2012                                                                      5
Confectionery Industry Volume (in bn $)

                  10

                   8
Billions / %




                   6

                   4

                   2

                    -
                        2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




                                      HARIBO„sprojected Market Share (%)


               18/10/2012                                                             6
• German qualitystandard                • Limited
• Establishedworldwidebrand-              marketresearchinformationon
  awareness                               the Chinese market
• Tradition, int. experience            • No expertisein the Chinese
                                          market

                             SWOT
• Steady market growth                  • Quick imitation
• Rising standards of living and        • Many market entrances with
  disposable incomes                      domestic manufacturing
• Orientation towards quality and       • Local producers are acquiring
  foreign confectionery                   Japanese and Korean
• Chinese producers slow to introduce     technology
  new candy products                    • Market distinctively price-driven
• Candy is capturing the younger        • Sales are seasonal, strongest in
  Chinese consumers as a trend and as     winter
  a new taste                           • Traditional reluctance to product
• Innovative packaging and novelty
  candy are scarce and
  underdeveloped
• Rural areas are under-supplied

18/10/2012                                                                    7
- Lovers            - Lovers
                  Price




Quality                              Quality




                  Price
       - Lovers           - Lovers
   18/10/2012                                  8
Tobecome        a     strong
                    competitor in the Chinese
                    confectioneryindustry




  To become the most popular gift item of
  choice in China
  To become a childhood favorite for girls
  & boys
  To develop a long-term strategy which
  could differentiate our product
18/10/2012                                         9
Original GummyBearPackage
    • Large packages
    • Miniaturepackages (family
       pack)                      Goji Berry

   Haribo„sbrandidentity will
   bemaintained
   Adaptionsto Chinese tastes     Ginger

    • Flavor
    • Package
    • Slogan                      Green Tea

    Real fruitjuice, all
    naturalingredients
                                  Lucky Panda
    German qualitystandards
18/10/2012                                      10
Germany   China




18/10/2012                11
Advertising
             o Billboards, posters
             o Airplanes
             o Subway (Shanghai Metro)
             o TV : CCTV
             o In store promotions




   Install local internet platform (389
   million users)


18/10/2012                                12
Contracts with already established
   chains
    o        McDonalds




    o        Cold stone



    o        Sushi Chains (dessert sushi)




18/10/2012                                  13
Competitor and market oriented

   Low price compared to Germany

   4 Chinese RMB per large

package (0.4745€)

   6 Chinese RMB per

family package

18/10/2012                          14
Establish contracts with :
1) International supermarket chains :




2) Convenience     stores:    Quick     of
   LianHua, Alldays&Kedi of NGS
3) Specialty stores : GOME, Suning


18/10/2012                                   15
Opening of a flagship store in Shanghai in
    2014




    Place : The Nanjing Road,
The busiest
luxuriant commercial
strip in Shanghai
18/10/2012                                       16
18/10/2012   17
2013
  2015
  2017
18/10/2012   18
18/10/2012   19
Aug 12             Sep 12            Oct12             Nov 12             Dec12          Jan 13
                        Week   1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18st 19th 20th 21st 22nd

Rentproduction plant
Hire a representative

Prepare legal documents
Present 5 year plan
Register business
Renovate Plant
Buid business relationships

Register trademark
Hire staff
Staff training
Website desgin

Develop marketing campaign

Get approval for adds

Meet with representatives

Launch marketing campaign

Hire promotion staff

Start promotion
        18/10/2012                                                                                                      20
Final launch of product
18/10/2012   21
18/10/2012   22
18/10/2012   23
18/10/2012   24
Thankyouforyourattention !
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International Product Launch - China

  • 1. Haribo’s Gummy Bear - Introduction to the Chinese Market 1
  • 2. 1. Executive Summary 2. Business Description 3. Business Environment Analysis 3.1. Industry Analysis 3.2. Competitive Analysis 3.3. Market Analysis 4. Marketing Plan 5. Operations Plan 6. Financial Plan 7. Conclusion 2 18/10/2012
  • 3. Export of the original Haribo “Goldbears” to Greater China in a market-adapted form • Global branding, local marketing Premium product, targeting the growing Chinese upper and middle class and its demand for foreign high quality products USP: German quality, western brand, premium product, high quality ingredients, affordability, minor product adaptations to Chinese preferences Aggressive in-store and contemporary media advertising Partnerships & cross-selling with established strong western and local food chains Highly profitable business in a growing industry, break- even is expected to be in December of 2016 18/10/2012 3
  • 4. Haribo will export the original “Goldbears” to China Gummy bears are pertaining to the confectionery industry and are already highly profitable in 22 countries around the world The businesses headquarter is in Germany A production plant will be rented in Suzhou serving the Chinese market Retail and expansion will start in metropolises and then permeate throughout the interior of the country The German origin will serve as a seal of quality 4
  • 5. Substitutes: >chocolate >gum >savorysnacks >freshfruit Buyers: >lowswitchingcosts > young girls & women, kids > wholesalers & retailers > supermarkets & kiosks >franchisees Chinese Confectionery Industry >Tendencetowardshigherc ustomerloyalty Moderate Rivalry >pricesensitivity Suppliers: >exclusivedealswithselect edraw material suppliers >commoditymarket Barriers to enter/exit: > capital assets (building, machinery etc.) > venture capital > economies of scale >technologicaladvancement to avoidimitation >high barriers to enter/exit 18/10/2012 5
  • 6. Confectionery Industry Volume (in bn $) 10 8 Billions / % 6 4 2 - 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 HARIBO„sprojected Market Share (%) 18/10/2012 6
  • 7. • German qualitystandard • Limited • Establishedworldwidebrand- marketresearchinformationon awareness the Chinese market • Tradition, int. experience • No expertisein the Chinese market SWOT • Steady market growth • Quick imitation • Rising standards of living and • Many market entrances with disposable incomes domestic manufacturing • Orientation towards quality and • Local producers are acquiring foreign confectionery Japanese and Korean • Chinese producers slow to introduce technology new candy products • Market distinctively price-driven • Candy is capturing the younger • Sales are seasonal, strongest in Chinese consumers as a trend and as winter a new taste • Traditional reluctance to product • Innovative packaging and novelty candy are scarce and underdeveloped • Rural areas are under-supplied 18/10/2012 7
  • 8. - Lovers - Lovers Price Quality Quality Price - Lovers - Lovers 18/10/2012 8
  • 9. Tobecome a strong competitor in the Chinese confectioneryindustry To become the most popular gift item of choice in China To become a childhood favorite for girls & boys To develop a long-term strategy which could differentiate our product 18/10/2012 9
  • 10. Original GummyBearPackage • Large packages • Miniaturepackages (family pack) Goji Berry Haribo„sbrandidentity will bemaintained Adaptionsto Chinese tastes Ginger • Flavor • Package • Slogan Green Tea Real fruitjuice, all naturalingredients Lucky Panda German qualitystandards 18/10/2012 10
  • 11. Germany China 18/10/2012 11
  • 12. Advertising o Billboards, posters o Airplanes o Subway (Shanghai Metro) o TV : CCTV o In store promotions Install local internet platform (389 million users) 18/10/2012 12
  • 13. Contracts with already established chains o McDonalds o Cold stone o Sushi Chains (dessert sushi) 18/10/2012 13
  • 14. Competitor and market oriented Low price compared to Germany 4 Chinese RMB per large package (0.4745€) 6 Chinese RMB per family package 18/10/2012 14
  • 15. Establish contracts with : 1) International supermarket chains : 2) Convenience stores: Quick of LianHua, Alldays&Kedi of NGS 3) Specialty stores : GOME, Suning 18/10/2012 15
  • 16. Opening of a flagship store in Shanghai in 2014 Place : The Nanjing Road, The busiest luxuriant commercial strip in Shanghai 18/10/2012 16
  • 18. 2013 2015 2017 18/10/2012 18
  • 20. Aug 12 Sep 12 Oct12 Nov 12 Dec12 Jan 13 Week 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18st 19th 20th 21st 22nd Rentproduction plant Hire a representative Prepare legal documents Present 5 year plan Register business Renovate Plant Buid business relationships Register trademark Hire staff Staff training Website desgin Develop marketing campaign Get approval for adds Meet with representatives Launch marketing campaign Hire promotion staff Start promotion 18/10/2012 20 Final launch of product

Notes de l'éditeur

  1. Mention minor product adjustments as well (part of local marketing e.g. coke)
  2. Demand for these tasty delicacies, once considered too foreign a taste for the Chinese palate, has been steadily growing. Esp. since living standards have been rising.Better retail and distribution facilities. Whiletraditionally sales restricted to the winter months, and many foreign brands are now sold in shops all year round. New year has always been zenith of candy salesWe realized China's confectionery market is rapidly transforming to our benefit, creating various opportunities for foreign exporters.Candy occupies a special place in Chinese culture–it is a gift item of choice. traditionally Given to family or guests at weddings symbolizing happiness  “happy candy” has therefore created a niche sub-sector in the confectionery ind. in China
  3. By 2011, the Chinese confectionery industry has grown to almost 8 billion dollarsChina has become the world’s second-largest confectionery producer by volume after the United States. There are more than 2,000 candy manufacturers in mainland China. 10% of the market in 2016!!!
  4. O:-Chinese market is growing at a rate of 12 to 15 %.
  5. gums, candy, crackers and chocolateWant Want, the largest rice cake and flavored drinks maker in Taiwan. It engages in the manufacturing and trading of snack foods and beverages and operates over 100 manufacturing plants in Mainland China where it employs over 60,000 people. Mars Foods have two chocolate factories in China. These two factories produce brands including SNICKERS®, M&M'S®, DOVE® and CRISPY®. Mars sells their chocolate products through hundreds of distributors and a large number of National Key Accounts.Lotte Confectionery is a South Korean company which manufactures and sells more than 200 products to more than 70 countries. It is the No.3 chewing gum manufacturer in the world. Since 1993, Wrigley's has grown into the largest confectionery company in China, and its products are among the widest distributed consumer goods in the country.
  6. All our main competitors, who are already selling in China, are producing in China with their own production plants. Therefore and also in order to save shipping costs we decided to also rent one. Our plant will be located in Suzhou which is located in the Yangtze River Delta, one of the most industrial regions in China. The infrastructure there is very well established which will facilitate the transportation to our retail stores. We first decided to start selling our products in major cities in the coastal areas, such as Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, Qingdao, and Hongkong. Within two years we then want to expand the distribution of our product throughout all of China. In this graph we have illustrated this expansion strategy until 2015 and finally until 2017
  7. Next I want to talk about our operational plan and the steps we have to take until the final launch of our product.
  8. First of all we’ll have to find the right plant based on our transportation and logistics needs. We’ll then hire a representative who will help us translate all the necessary documents, prepare our business registration and can speak to the local officials for us. Next we’ll prepare a detailed 5 year plan. This plan is crucial because we can only register our business after the plan has been approved by the Chinese government. After successfully registering our business we will then start to renovate our plant and start buying equipment. Because relationships are crucial to doing business in China successfully we will also travel to china and try to build as manny connections as possible by visiting tradeshows and fairs and talking to local business owners. Our next step will be to hire and start training our staff members. Besides from some employees in key positions we will try to fill all available positions will local Chinese. The next step will be the crucial phase for our product launch. We will design a marketing campaign that is especially adapted to the needs and preferences of the Chinese customers. After the Chinese governbemt has approved this campaign we will meet with representatives from already established chains like McDonalds to further discuss cooperation with them. We will then finally launch our marketing campaign and at the same time start our promotion campaign.In January 2013 we will then finally launch our product. We choose January because it is right before the Chinese New Year. In China our Gummibears are known as a popular gift for special occasions so this will boost our initial sales even more.