Maggi is an instant noodle brand launched in Switzerland in 1882 by Julius Maggi and acquired by Nestle in 1947. Nestle introduced Maggi to India in 1982 where it has become very popular, enjoying a 90% market share in the instant noodles category. While initially targeted at and positioned for women, research showed children were the biggest consumers, so Maggi repositioned itself as a convenient product for mothers and fun product for kids. Over the years Maggi has launched many new variants and product extensions, like soups and atta noodles, but has also faced challenges from competitors and some unsuccessful new products. Currently, Maggi holds 94% of the world market share for instant noodles and remains the leading brand in
2. Journey
First launch: 1882-83 , Switzerland
By: Julius Maggi
Maggi- Nestle merger: 1947
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3. Nestle
Nestle is a Swiss company founded in 1986 by
Henri Nestle
It market its products in 130 countries acroos
the world
Nestle put nutrition as the core of their
business
Main focus is on health and wellness
Good Food, Good Life to All Consumers
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4. In India
Nestle launched Maggi for the first time in
India in the year 1982
Launched in different falvour:
Masala
Chicken
Sweet&sour
Capsicum
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5. The Brand(Maggi) is popular in:
India
Australia
Malaysia
New Zealand
Singapore
South Africa
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6. Nestle wanted to explore the potential for
such an instant food among the Indian market
Nestle enjoys around 90% market share in this
segment
India is the largest consumer of Maggi
Noodles in the world
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8. Cont.
Positioned as: hygienic home made snack
Targeted for: women ( wrong target group)
Research shows: Children as the biggest
consumer
Repositioned as:
convenience product for mothers &
fun product for kids
Using sales promotions & smart advertising
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10. Journey Cont.
During 1977:
Change in formulation
Change in taste of Maggi
In 1999:
Relaunched with the original taste
2 minutes proposition
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11. Maggis first product extension: 1988
Maggi instant soup
In 2001:
Maggi became core brand of Nestle
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12. Cont.
In 2005:
Launching of Maggi Atta noodles
Baseline: Taste bhi Health bhi
Product well received by the Indian Consumer
Recent launch: Rice noodles
Maggi: A brand that knows the customer and
willing to learn from the mistakes
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16. Market penetration strategies
Promotional campaign in schools
Advertising strategy: focusing on kids
New product innovation:
Veg. Atta noodles
Dal Atta noodles
Cuppa mania
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17. Cont.
Availability in different packaging:
50 gm
100gm
200 gm
Family packs(400 gm)
Conducting regular market research
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18. Hurdles faced
Sales saw a decline in 1990s:
Formulation changed from fried base to air
dried base
Competition increased in market-palce:
Top Ramen-Indo Nissin ( Japanese co.)
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19. Cont.
New product launched in market but failed:
Dal Atta noodles sambhar falvour
Maggi launched some products under their
brand, but these products were un-successful
Ketchups, Soups, Tastemakers etc.
Latest threat to Maggi: Knorr
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21. Cont.
Leading brand in India as well as World
Reasonable competitive pricing
Creative interaction blogs for customers:
www.maggi-club.in
Focus mainly on health issues.
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22. Suggestive promotion
strategies
Focus on creating distinctive image, based on
twin benefits of instant & health
Conduct promotion campaign in schools in
small towns
Launch new advertising campaign with brand
ambassador
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