SWOT Analysis: Yakult Case Study What Is Yakult? A Fermented (Undergoes A Chemical Change) Milk Drink

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SWOT Analysis: Yakult Case Study

What  is  Yakult?  A  fermented  (undergoes  a  chemical  change)  milk  drink  


that  contains  a  high  amount  of  unique  beneficial  bacteria  called  
Lactobacillus.  Yakult  helps  to  maintain  a  healthy  balance  of  good  bacteria  in  
our  intestines.  It  helps  to  outnumber  the  bad  bacteria,  which  can  be  potentially  
harmful.    

1.  Strengths:   2.  Weaknesses:  
   
√ It  is  well  established  in  Asian   √ It  needs  to  be  refrigerated,  so  some  
countries  and  known  to  be  popular   outlets  would  be  unsuitable.  
among  Asian  communities  in   √ The  small  size  of  Yakult  means  it  is  
Australia.   not  visible  amongst  other  
√ It  is  targeted  at  everybody,  using  the   refrigerated  products  in  some  
slogan  "Every  body.  Every  day."   refrigerators.  
√ Australians  have  embraced  healthy   √ People  are  confused  about  its  
lifestyles  and  see  products  like   packaging  size.  
Yakult  as  having  a  place  in  their  diet.  
   

3.  Opportunities:   4.  Threats:  
   
√ To  be  included  as  part  of  the   √ A  number  of  other  probiotics  foods  
breakfast  menu  in  hotels  or  fast  food   are  on  the  market  in  a  form  more  
outlets.   recognisable  to  the  public  e.g.  
√ The  advertising  campaign  using  the   yoghurt  containing  live  bacteria.  
Yakult  cartoon  character,  which  is    
already  well  established.  The  
cartoons  can  be  used  to  appeal  to  
children.  
√ Adding  Yakult  to  other  foods,  for  
example,  milkshakes.  
 

 
 

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