The research analyzes the case "Cat Fight in the Pet Food Industry" Parts A and B (Harvard Business School, 1991, pp. 113; Harvard Business School, 1992, p. 1). The results of this analysis are presented in (1) an industry analysis, (2) an assessment of company positioning, and (3) a consideration of the implications of the acquisition of the AndersonClayton firm. Porter (1980, pp. 717) considers the conditions of entry in to an industry as one of the keys to both the structure of the industry and
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First in Show Pet Foods, Inc. BUAD 6300 Strategic Marketing and Analysis Dr. Michael L. Mallin Spring 2011 Meagan Frances Ayers • Anthony Fischer • Christopher Bomer Issue First in Show Pet Foods, Inc. has been a major producer of dog food for show dogs within the dog show circuit for several years. They create high-quality and high-priced products for show dogs and now see an opportunity to enter into new retail channels with their
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Breeder’s Own Pet Foods, Inc. Case Analysis Background/Problem Definition: Representatives have approached breeder’s Own Pet Foods, Inc. from Marketing Momentum Unlimited, a marketing and advertising consulting firm. The reason for the meeting was to discuss the company’s possible entry into the retail branded dog food market in the Boston market. After hearing Marketing Momentum Unimited’s proposal, Breeder’s Own Pet Foods was presented with the problem of: Should Breeder’s Own Pet Foods go with
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Case Recap First in Show Pet Foods is a major producer of dog food for show-dogs. It is developing a marketing strategy for a new frozen dog food, Show Circuit, to enter into Boston’s supermarket arena. Breaking into the established dog food industry will not be an easy task. Show Circuit is a high quality, balanced frozen dog food that contains fresh meats and cereal with no additives or preservatives. A mink rancher looking to improve his mink’s coat formulated the product. The fresh ingredients
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First In Show Pet Foods currently produces and distributes dog food for show dog kennels in the United States. The company’s product, Show Circuit, is a unique food that gives dogs a healthy, shiny coat. The product is 85% fresh federally inspected beef and chicken and 15% high quality fortified cereal and contains no additives or preservatives. The product is frozen to keep the uncooked meat fresh. Problem: It has been brought to the company’s attention that a similar frozen dog food product is
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CAT FIGHT PET FOOD INDUSTRY Ralston Purina Presented By : Victor M Datta Roll No. : 08 FMS XVIth Evening Batch Guide : Dr. Jadeja Contents Scenario of Pet Food Industry in United States Ralston Purina ( NESTLE – PURINA ) PESTLE Analysis Customer Analysis Market Analysis Internal Analysis SWOT Analysis Strategy Formulation Strategy Implementation Scenario of Pet Food Industry in United States According to the 2011 – 2012 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 62% of U.S. households own
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Key Marketing Problem Statement Zenith Pet Foods has tremendous potential to enter the household dog food market and to essentially introduce a new product, unknown to the general public. Until Show Circuit, Zenith Pet Foods frozen dog food brand, dog food cell into four categories, dry, canned, semimost, and dog treats (82). Along with this huge market potential come obstacles and problems to overcome. The key marketing problem is to prove to the frozen-food buyer of supermarkets that Show Circuit
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First in Show Pet Foods, Inc. BUAD 6300 Strategic Marketing and Analysis Dr. Michael L. Mallin Spring 2011 Meagan Frances Ayers • Anthony Fischer • Christopher Bomer Issue First in Show Pet Foods, Inc. has been a major producer of dog food for show dogs within the dog show circuit for several years. They create high-quality and high-priced products for show dogs and now see an opportunity to enter into new retail channels with their
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2011 The pet products industry is rapidly growing. According to the 2011-2012 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey, 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 million homes. (Association) Those pet parents love their pets and want high quality products and services for them. Many times owners equate the money spent on their pets to how much they love them. Even though the economy has faltered in the last few years the pet products industry
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Cat Fight in the Pet Food Industry While reading the case the first thing that comes to my mind is to analyze the market and competition. The pet food industry seems to be very hard industry to enter for the new companies back in 80s. If we look at the firms, all of them are big, experienced and benefit from Economies of Scale, so for the new firm to enter this industry would be hard. So, that is why most of the firms in this industry do product diversification and enter multiple lines inside
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