Nestle Refrigerated Foods: Contadina Pasta & Pizza Case Study

Summary

Nestlé's development of Contadina Pasta and Pizza shows how a company can launch new products. Students learn about market research, product testing and forecasting sales.

New Product Development

Nestlé's process for launching new products follows a standard method. Flexibility in the process depends on the risk and investment. Volume forecasting helps to avoid over-production.

Market Demand and Distribution

Contadina Pasta succeeded because of strong consumer demand for convenient, good-tasting food. Pasta was a popular staple. Marketing and distribution strategies also played a key role.

Problem Statement

Nestlé is considering launching Contadina Pizza after the success of Contadina Pasta. Concept testing showed mixed results. Competition from Kraft is a major challenge.

Sales Forecasting

Forecasting trial and repeat volumes helps to estimate sales. Two options are considered: Pizza Only and Pizza & Toppings. The latter option meets the sales threshold.

Key terms

First-mover advantage

Benefit gained by the initial significant occupant of a market segment.

Concept testing

Method to test the acceptability of a product idea among consumers.

Volume forecasting

Estimating the quantity of a product that will be sold.

Market assessment

Evaluating the size and characteristics of a market.

Component marketing

Marketing individual parts of a product to increase sales and improve quality.

Unique Selling Proposition

The unique feature that makes a product stand out from competitors.

Questions this document helps with

• How does Nestlé develop new food products?
• What market research did Nestlé do for Contadina Pasta?
• What are the sales forecasts for Contadina Pizza?

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