Oreo market research
Stargate Institute
Executive Summary
Nabisco is a company that has been in existence since 1898. During their 109 years in existence, they have grown through natural growth, mergers, and acquisitions. This has allowed Nabisco to be the leading snack maker in the world. The Oreo chocolate sandwich cookie was first introduced in Hoboken, N.J. in 1911. Oreos today are far and away the world’s most popular cookie. The Oreo family accounts for approximately 10 percent of all store cookie sales--a $3 billion market.
However in recent years Nabisco has been reluctant to adapt to current market trends.
The company was focusing on producing new versions of existing products to make them more convenient.
Situation Analysis
In 1898, the New York Biscuit Company and the American Biscuit and Manufacturing
Company merged over 100 bakeries into the National Biscuit Company, later called
Nabisco. Founders Adolphus Green and William Moore, orchestrated the merger and the company quickly rose to first place in the manufacturing and marketing of cookies and crackers in America. To expand their global presence and to strengthen their position in the fast-growing consumer snacks sector, Philip Morris Co. Inc. acquired Nabisco
Holdings in December 2000. Philip Morris purchased Nabisco for $14.9 billion in cash plus assumed $4 million in debt.
Eventually, Philip Morris integrated the Nabisco brands with its Kraft Food operations.
And now it includes brands such as Chips Ahoy, Fig Newtons, Mallomars, Oreos,
Premium Crackers, Ritz Crackers, etc…..
Nabisco Arabia Company Ltd. (NAARCO) was formed in 1995 as a joint venture between Nabisco International and The Olayan Group of Saudi Arabia.
In 2000, NAARCO made a major investment in a new plant to produce OREO, the world’s most popular cookie. OREO cookies were launched in the Saudi market in March
2001 with a major TV campaign.
Internal Analysis
The $3 million plant upgrade included a whole new production
Executive Summary
Nabisco is a company that has been in existence since 1898. During their 109 years in existence, they have grown through natural growth, mergers, and acquisitions. This has allowed Nabisco to be the leading snack maker in the world. The Oreo chocolate sandwich cookie was first introduced in Hoboken, N.J. in 1911. Oreos today are far and away the world’s most popular cookie. The Oreo family accounts for approximately 10 percent of all store cookie sales--a $3 billion market.
However in recent years Nabisco has been reluctant to adapt to current market trends.
The company was focusing on producing new versions of existing products to make them more convenient.
Situation Analysis
In 1898, the New York Biscuit Company and the American Biscuit and Manufacturing
Company merged over 100 bakeries into the National Biscuit Company, later called
Nabisco. Founders Adolphus Green and William Moore, orchestrated the merger and the company quickly rose to first place in the manufacturing and marketing of cookies and crackers in America. To expand their global presence and to strengthen their position in the fast-growing consumer snacks sector, Philip Morris Co. Inc. acquired Nabisco
Holdings in December 2000. Philip Morris purchased Nabisco for $14.9 billion in cash plus assumed $4 million in debt.
Eventually, Philip Morris integrated the Nabisco brands with its Kraft Food operations.
And now it includes brands such as Chips Ahoy, Fig Newtons, Mallomars, Oreos,
Premium Crackers, Ritz Crackers, etc…..
Nabisco Arabia Company Ltd. (NAARCO) was formed in 1995 as a joint venture between Nabisco International and The Olayan Group of Saudi Arabia.
In 2000, NAARCO made a major investment in a new plant to produce OREO, the world’s most popular cookie. OREO cookies were launched in the Saudi market in March
2001 with a major TV campaign.
Internal Analysis
The $3 million plant upgrade included a whole new production