Top managers of Kellogg India ltd received unsettling reports of a gradual drop in sales. Managers realized that it would be tough to get the Indian consumer to accept its products. Kellogg banked heavily on the quality of its crispy flakes. However, pouring hot milk on the flakes made them soggy and did not take good and not many Indian consumers like to have them with cold milk. A typical average middle class Indian family did not have breakfast on regular basis like their western counterparts. Those who did have breakfast, consumed parathas, idles , bread, butter, jam, milk tea and local food preparations. According to analysis, a major reason for kellogg’s failure was the fact that the tastes of its product did not suit Indian breakfast habits. Kellogg sources were however quick to assert that the company was not trying to change these habits; the idea was only to launch its products on the health platform and make consumers see the benefit of this healthier alternative. Another reason for low demand was premium pricing adopted by the company
Disappointed with the poor performance, Kellogg decides to launch two of its highly successful brands- chocos and frosties in India. The success of these variants took even Kellogg by surprise and sales picked up significantly. This was followed by the launch of chocos breakfast cereal biscuits. The success of chocos and Frosties also led to kellogg’s decision to focus on totally Indiansing its flavors in the future. Kellogg also introduced packs of different sizes to suit Indian consumption patterns and purchasing power. Kellogg tied up with the Indian diet association to launch a nationwide public service initiative to raise awareness about iron deficiency problems. The company has also modified its product, particularly the addition of iron fortification in breakfast cereals. However, Kellogg continued to have the image of a premium brand and its consumption is limited to a few well of sections of the Indian market. Question
Question 1:- How effectively Kellogg has met conditions of marketing concept?
Question 2:- Suggest ways how Kellogg can have more influence on consumption behavior of Indian consumer?
Question 3:- SWOT Analysis of Kellogg
