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INTRODUCTION 1
II. MARKETING ENVIRONMENT 1
III. SWOT ANALYSIS 4
IV. MARKETING STRATEGIES 6
V. 4Ps 8
VI. VINAMILK FRESH MILK 100% SWOT 14
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS 15
VIII. CONCLUSION 16
IX. APPENDIX 16
X. REFERENCES 18
I. INTRODUCTION
A. MICRO ENVIRONMENT
INTERNAL FACTORS
1. Company
Ms. Mai Kieu Lien - The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said: "We are always steadfast
in our mission of bringing quality products from responsible production and business
activities". With that mission, Vinamilk also has a vision to become the leading symbol of
trust in Vietnam in nutrition and health products serving human life.
2. Organizational Structure
According to Vinamilk's financial report (2022), the company’s board of directors has 7
executive directors in charge of each department (Human Resources; Administration and
Foreign Affairs; Finance; Marketing; Manufacture; Development of raw material areas
and R&D).
3. Products
Vinamilk currently has more than 200 different products with 04 main product lines
including Liquid Milk, Yogurt, Condensed Milk and Formula Milk and is distributed to
30 countries worldwide with more than 18 million products consumed every day
(Vinamilk, 2023). Especially, according to statistics, Vinamilk ranked 100% in both
product sales and revenue in the fresh milk brand segment.
EXTERNAL FACTORS
1. Customers
With the motto of taking customers as the focus, Vinamilk not just considers the main
target group of children under 14 years old whose parents have an average income, it also
targets special consumer groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, giving birth or
breastfeeding, sick people, infants (Vinamilk, n.d.).
2. Supplier
The company is working closely with nearly 5,000 dairy farmers and exploiting a herd of
more than 130,000 cows. In addition, the milk raw materials have been supplied to
Vinamilk by reputable and reliable suppliers around the world from the US, Australia,
New Zealand, France (Van M. Vu, 2015).
3. Marketing Intermediaries
Currently, Vinamilk has nearly 200 distributors, 600 "Giac Mo Sua Viet" stores and
250,000 points of sale in Vietnam. In addition, the group also cooperates with 13
e-commerce partners.
4. Competitors
There are many companies competing with Vinamilk such as Abbot, Dutch Lady and
Nutifood, but TH true Milk and VPMilk have recently had a significant impact on
Vinamilk's donating market. (VnExpress, 2022).
5. Public
With its sustainable development strategy, Vinamilk has contributed significantly to the
development of society with many programs. After 2022, the company also announced
that it will continue to accompany head nurses and elderly clubs across the country,
promote the implementation of the School Milk project and towards the goal of
generating Net-Zero emissions by 2050.
B. MACRO ENVIRONMENT
1. Economy
With special circumstances like 2022, pressure from rising input raw material prices,
along with inflation, causes consumption to decrease, causing raw milk prices to increase
by 60-70%, with some groups even increasing by 100% in the first 6 months of the year
(VIRAC, 2023). However, the increase in GDP in 2023, good market conditions will
create higher income and lead to higher demand for milk products (VCCorp.vn, 2023).
2. Social
As a populous country with a high population growth rate of about 1.2%/year, the dairy
market in Vietnam has great potential (vbcsd, n.d.). Furthermore, with the increasing
quality of life, consumers worry more and more about their health. And nutrition from
milk has become an essential thing today. This creates an advantage for Vinamilk in
developing more of its products, especially the fresh milk market that is suitable for
everyone.
3. Technology
Known for its "unmanned factories", Vinamilk is constantly developing and improving its
technology under its digital production line. Vietnam's leading smart warehouse systems
and warehouse management systems increase Vinamilk's competitive advantage in the
international market.
4. Politics
Thanks to globalization, Vietnam has opened its gate for more international trades. It is
undeniable that the participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2006 creates
a wide range of opportunities for Vinamilk to expand in the international market.
However, the appearance of many more new foreign brands can increase the intensity of
competition in the domestic market (Huy & Tran, 2018).
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
OPPORTUNITY THREATS
⇒ Based on these analyses, Vinamilk 100% fresh milk stands out from other products of
Vinamilk because of its features and potential strength. According to Nielsen Vietnam's
findings (Nielsen IQ), in 2021, Vinamilk was the leading manufacturer in the categories of
liquid milk, sweetened condensed milk, and drinking yogurt in terms of output and sales
volume. So with this robust strength and external opportunities, Vinamilk 100% fresh milk is a
compelling topic and worthy products for further analysis.
Segmentation :
Product:
- Core benefit: Vinamilk Fresh Milk 100% provides essential nutrients for kids's growth
and development. Calcium, protein, vitamins A, D3, and selenium are included in this
product which are all crucial for building strong bones and teeth, supporting healthy
immune function, and promoting cognitive development (Vinamilk, 2015)
- Augmented benefits: Lots of positive comments and feedback on social media praise the
natural and fresh taste of milk, while the convenient packaging and child-friendly
designs. Also, different sizes (180ml, 500ml, 1L) cater to various consumption needs and
occasions.
- According to Nielsen Vietnam survey results, Vinamilk 100% fresh milk is the highest
rated dairy product in terms of quality and taste in Vietnam. Specifically, 95% of
consumers are satisfied with the quality of the product and 92% of consumers are
satisfied with the taste of the product (Nielsen Vietnam, 2023)
- On Shopee, Vinamilk 100% fresh milk is rated 4.9/5 stars with more than 100,000
reviews. Of these, 95% of reviews are positive (Shopee, 2023)
- Features: Vinamilk commits to using 100% pure fresh milk, pasteurized only, devoid of
preservatives, catering parents' worries about artificial additives. A variety of fat content
and organic alternatives allows parents to choose based on their children's specific needs
and preferences.
- Branding: VNM has built a strong reputation as a trustworthy and reliable brand,
following three key messages: "quality and safety", "nutrition", "variety". Therefore,
Vinamilk Fresh Milk 100% has successfully attracted numerous royal customers due to
its branding.
- Packaging: Vinamilk Fresh Milk 100% has two different packaging types, but the same
international quality. To preserve the freshness and nutrition of milk for 6 months without
the need for preservatives, Vinamilk is currently cooperating with two of the world's
leading paper packaging suppliers, Tetra Pak (Sweden) and COMBIBLOC (Germany)
(Vinamilk, n.d.)
- Product life cycle: In spite of the aged product, many new flavors such as chocolate and
strawberry (ESHOP, n.d.) are continually innovated to meet children's growing tastes and
avoid product boredom. They also provide lactose-free choices catering for youngsters
with specific dietary needs.
Price:
Vinamilk Fresh Milk 100% Paper box 1 liter 36.000 VND/paper box
- Pricing strategy: Vinamilk maintains a competitive price point within the fresh milk
category, making it accessible to most parents. The premium positioning of the Organic
option caters to parents seeking a higher quality product and are willing to pay a slightly
higher price.
- Price points: The product's affordability is further enhanced by frequent promotions and
discounts offered through retailers and loyalty programs. This incentivizes parents to
purchase Vinamilk 100% Sữa Tươi for their children regularly.
- Value perception: Parents generally perceive Vinamilk 100% Sữa Tươi as a good value
for money, offering essential nutrients, child-friendly features, and competitive pricing,
making it a cost-effective solution for their children's health needs.
Place:
- Distribution channels: Vinamilk Fresh Milk 100% product is distributed through
diversified channels like:
- Supermarkets and convenience stores: Vinmart, BigC, Coopmart, Circle K, Ministop,...
- Grocery stores: Family-owned grocery stores provide wider reach in rural and remote
areas.
- Online platforms:
+ E-commerce: Lazada, Shopee,...
+ Website: The official website of Vinamilk
- Vinamilk stores: With more than 600 stores across Vietnam (Vinamilk, n.d.-b),
consumers can easily find and buy Vinamilk Fresh Milk 100% in their preferred shopping
destinations
- Location strategy: Beside focusing on dominant cities and provinces, Vinamilk is
especially enlarging its reach into rural areas. This strategy ensures that this nutritious
product has been approached to children in all regions.
- 70% of rural retail outlets in Vietnam have Vinamilk Fresh Milk 100%, which
emphasizing the company's target on expanding its rural presence (Nielsen, 2023)
Promotion:
- Marketing communication: Vinamilk reaches out to parents and children through a
variety of marketing strategies. Through interactive content and contests, social media
marketing engages parents and children.
- Youtube: Vinamilk Fresh Milk 100% advertising video named “ BÒ TƯƠI VUI, SỮA
TƯƠI NGON 100%” reaches 42 million views, with approximately 1,2 thousands likes
(Vinamilk, 2022)
STRENGTHS WEAKNESS
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS
- Invest in research and product development: Vinamilk can invest in research and product
development to create new and attractive fresh milk products to meet the increasing and
interesting needs of consumers. To be specific, adding new flavors to the product to suit
dietary preferences as well as attract targeted customers, young people, such as: fruit
flavors (blueberry, strawberry, kiwi, orange,... ), milk tea flavor, fresh whole milk.
⇒ This will not only minimize the “THREAT” of Changing Consumer Preferences
and overcome the “WEAKNESS” of Limited Flavors in this day and age.
VIII. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, nowadays, thanks to rapid population growth, income increase, and high
consumer awareness, the Vietnamese dairy market has even more potential for development.
Moreover, with the trend of sustainable development, modernization, and product diversification,
Vinamilk has more opportunities to restore its market share to pre-pandemic levels. Moreover,
Vinamilk 100% Fresh milk - an essential product line, suitable for all ages - is produced with a
strict closed production process according to European organic standards, and is trusted and used
by more and more people, meeting the increasing demand for milk from consumers. Under that
positive development, Vinamilk has a goal of replacing the packaging for all products by 2024 as
well as promising to enhance technology and improve product quality for consumers.
IX. APPENDIX
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