Successes and Failures Case Study: Olivari Mediterranean Olive Oil

• Publication date: July 2012
• Report size: 7 pages

Effective innovation is difficult to come by, but it is the key to sustained competitive advantage in the consumer packaged goods industry. Lessons can be learned from both successes and failures. This case study looks at how the Olivari Olive Oil brand has successfully differentiated its proposition in a somewhat crowded olive oil category through a first-of–its-kind packaging innovation....

Effective innovation is difficult to come by, but it is the key to sustained competitive advantage in the consumer packaged goods industry. Lessons can be learned from both successes and failures. This case study looks at how the Olivari Olive Oil brand has successfully differentiated its proposition in a somewhat crowded olive oil category through a first-of–its-kind packaging innovation.Access comprehensive analysis of global successes and failures in the consumer packaged goods industry to drive ideation and inspiration.Obtain country-specific consumer insight to understand the consumer attitudes and needs that underpinned innovation success/failure.Avoid costly investments by learning important lessons from companies and brands that have failed or under-delivered.Obtain a broader appreciation of the CPG industry by gaining insights from both within and outside of your category.Around 80% of new product innovation fails – highlighting the challenge that industry players face in innovating in today’s competitive market landscape. Failed innovation can severely undermine profits and brand reputations. Conversely, the rewards for successful innovation are substantial.Datamonitor is constantly monitoring the big winners and losers in the CPG industry. Each case contains background information, describes how developments unfolded, and is contextualized by Datamonitor’s own research and analysis.This case looks at the example of the olive oil brand, Olivari. With a first-of-its-kind, patented pop-up pourer Olivari was able to seamlessly align its product packaging benefits with the end user’s convenience and quality needs. In doing so, Olivari has achieved stand-out appeal.Why is the Olivari Olive Oil brand considered an interesting case of success?How does Datamonitor judge the success of Olivari Olive Oil?What consumer insight has underpinned this?What can I learn from the success of Olivari Olive Oil?

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