Research Objective
We carried out qualitative research on flavored water bottle packaging. The research tapped on consumers’ perception and attitude towards the client’s new water bottle concept.
- Understand the current usage and perception towards premium water
- Understand the impact of packaging
- Understand the usage and attitudes towards flavored water
- Analyze reactions towards client brand
- Evaluate Client bottle and package
- Rank the taste of flavors (Lemon & Lime, Strawberry, and Watermelon)
- Compare the taste of client brand with competition
Methodology
Qualitative research was carried with 5 focus groups
- Each FG contains 8 respondents aged between 25 to 45 years.
- Premium water consumers and flavored water consumers
- Split as follows:
- 1 FG Locals Males
- 1 FG Locals Females
- 1 FG Arab Males
- 1 FG Arab Females
- 1 FG Mix Westerners
Reasons for buying premium water
Perception towards flavored water
Concerns about flavored water
Concerns about flavoured water
Flavored water is an occasional drink that is consumed a few times a week. From this consumption, the most common are home and gym. We recommend selling these waters in gyms as well as movie theaters.
Examining client's flavored water bottle packaging
Color
Respondents find the bottle too cluttered and full of colors. They would rather have a more calming bottle that clearly shows the flavor without a lot of colors.
The bottle is too colorful for a water
Caps
Parents would rather have smaller caps so that children can easily drink from them. Adults do not mind the size of the cap.
The cap is a bit too big, its not easy to drink from for the kids
Material
All respondents find the material of the bottle to be strong and have premium quality.
The plastic is strong, it doesn’t bend when I press on it
Research Key Take-Outs
1
Seamless bottles with few curves are seen to be more premium than other bottles
2
Few colors on the bottles is favored across all nationalities.
3
Evian, Fiji and Voss are the most used premium water brands.
4
Respondents purchase premium water for its quality, design, and status.
5
Sampling and sponsorships are seen as the most effective ways of marketing.
6
Flavored water is an occasional drink, preferably used after the workout in the gym or while watching a movie.
7
Westerners are concerned about the artificial flavors and the preservatives in flavored water
8
Respondents are aware of the difference between Natural mineral water and regular drinking water.
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