2.2 Market Analysis2.2.1 Definition of MarketThe market Nudie will be competing in can be examined on three levels; the first outer level can be defined as the food and consumer staples market, the second is the beverage market and finally, the third and most closely related market segment - the fruit beverage market. Within the fruit beverage market, Nudie is positioned as a niche product whereby the target market are willing to pay a premium for a better quality and pure freshly squeezed juice without the addition of water, preservatives, additives or sugar (Nudie 2008).
International manager Mathew Barlow is quoted in reference to expansion of operation to Singapore that, "Singapore is a great export location for us at the moment because they have similar trading regulations, a sophisticated English speaking market, a cafe and deli food culture and there's no major trade restrictions or need to change packaging". (Austrade 2008).
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Nudie Crushie and Fire Fighter Nudie2.2.2 Market Size and OutlookSingapore's population size currently sits at an estimate 4.5 million people (CIA 2008). Despite having a smaller consumer base in comparison to Australia, Singapore's estimated Gross Domestic Product per capita of 2007 was $48,900 where Australia has a low $37,500 (CIA 2008). Singapore also boasts a steady GDP real growth rate of 7.5% proving Singapore to be a stable economy with signs of continuous prosperity which will allow for consumers to purchase Nudie in the future (CIA 2008).
Consumer trends in Singapore has seen an opening for Nudie to enter the market by the 'growing health awareness encouraged by public health bodies', in addition to 'being one of the key trends influencing the soft drinks industry in Singapore' (Euromonitor 2008).
The current competitors operating in Singapore have recognized the change in consumer taste by adapting their product lines. This has been most evident by fruit/vegetable...