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They have come a long way since J.L Kraft started selling
cheese from a horse drawn wagon in 1903. Hard work,
imagination and commitment to bring the world its favorite foods
has helped us grow into a company that touches more than a
billion people in 160 countries. Everyday. One at a time.
Some fast facts on the combined company:
Global Reach
25%+ of global revenue from emerging markets
#1 in global confectionery
#1 in global biscuits
More than 50% of global revenue from snacks and
confectionery
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Chocolate needs to be d distributed directly, unlike
other FMCG products like b soaps and
detergents, which can be ur sold through a wholesale
network. 90% of chocolate y products are sold
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Distribution, in the case of e chocolates, is a major
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to be kept cool in summer and also has to be adapted to suit
local tropical conditions.
Cadbury's distribution network used to encompasses 2100
distributors and 450,000 retailers.
The company has a total consumer base of over 65 million.
Besides use of IT to improve.
To avoid cannibalization of its higher priced products from lower
priced ones, Cadbury is setting up two separate distribution
channels – one for clases and mases.With different stockists,
wholesalers and retailers. One set will be dedicated to
Cadbury’s high-
end products and traditional chocolates.
Promotion
Typically it is said that chocolates are being eaten when
everyone is happy. And this is
something advertising has always portrayed. But it is found
chocolates are eaten under diverse
conditions and moods - when people are anxious, when they
are sad, when happy - a whole
range of emotions. Condensing these views & thoughts, it can
be said chocolate is a true soul mate. Someone who is with you
through the ups and downs of life, helping you bounce back.
And that's what Cadbury's Dairy Milk (CDM) positioned itself as
- a special friend.
Branding
% Share of various Brands Ad spending of Cadbury
Here, the 6 Cadbury brands shown in the graph comprise 85%
of the advertising pie, whereas,
rest of the 9 brands advertised by Cadbury comprise 15% of the
advertising. Cadbury Dairy Milk
Chocolate is the most advertised brand (with 22%).
Vision:
"Working together to create brands people love"
Cadbury’s mission statement
Says simply, ‘Cadbury means quality’; this is our promise.
Our reputation is built upon quality; our commitment to
continuous improvement will ensure that our promise