The man whose basmati rice brand, India Gate, has achieved global status talks about his experience...
4Ps B&M: What were the major challenges that you faced while taking your brand India Gate global?
AKM: First of all, the dominance of large retailers like Wal-Mart. Then convincing the customer about the quality of the product posed a challenge, because in the food business, quality assurance is must. But India has a copyright for basmati rice and I started highlighting that aspect in my product and gave all possible details of manufacturing process, location, date, et al, on the packaging.
4Ps B&M: When it comes to USA, the food standard bills are very strong. Did this prove a bottleneck to enter the US market?
AKM: Not only in USA, but in Europe too, food safety rules are very strict. But as I said, we paid attention to our packaging and when it comes to processing, we followed global standards. I think these are the basics to create a brand which have to be supported by proper promotional exercise. So, we started highlighting the USP of the basmati rice.
4Ps B&M: What major challenges do Indian food entrepreneurs face while trying to create a global brand?
AKM: Most players can’t afford to create a brand as it takes time and money to generate goodwill that is required to creating brand. And then, many players still consider it a commodity, which cannot be branded. Having been in the industry for over than three decades, I learnt that even a common food commodity like basmati rice could be branded. All it needed was the right brand name, with proper marketing efforts. I deliberately gave it the name ‘India Gate’ because its represents India.
4Ps B&M: And as per you, which are the key markets for Indian foods?
AKM: It’s difficult to point out the key markets. Like for rice, is can be either of Middle-East, Europe, Africa or US while Indian spices are demanded widely in Europe.
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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2010.
An Initiative of IIPM, Malay Chaudhuri and Arindam chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
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4Ps B&M: What were the major challenges that you faced while taking your brand India Gate global?
AKM: First of all, the dominance of large retailers like Wal-Mart. Then convincing the customer about the quality of the product posed a challenge, because in the food business, quality assurance is must. But India has a copyright for basmati rice and I started highlighting that aspect in my product and gave all possible details of manufacturing process, location, date, et al, on the packaging.
4Ps B&M: When it comes to USA, the food standard bills are very strong. Did this prove a bottleneck to enter the US market?
AKM: Not only in USA, but in Europe too, food safety rules are very strict. But as I said, we paid attention to our packaging and when it comes to processing, we followed global standards. I think these are the basics to create a brand which have to be supported by proper promotional exercise. So, we started highlighting the USP of the basmati rice.
4Ps B&M: What major challenges do Indian food entrepreneurs face while trying to create a global brand?
AKM: Most players can’t afford to create a brand as it takes time and money to generate goodwill that is required to creating brand. And then, many players still consider it a commodity, which cannot be branded. Having been in the industry for over than three decades, I learnt that even a common food commodity like basmati rice could be branded. All it needed was the right brand name, with proper marketing efforts. I deliberately gave it the name ‘India Gate’ because its represents India.
4Ps B&M: And as per you, which are the key markets for Indian foods?
AKM: It’s difficult to point out the key markets. Like for rice, is can be either of Middle-East, Europe, Africa or US while Indian spices are demanded widely in Europe.
For more articles, Click on IIPM Article.
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2010.
An Initiative of IIPM, Malay Chaudhuri and Arindam chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
For More IIPM Info, Visit below mentioned IIPM articles.
The Sunday Indian:- B-SCHOOL RANKING SCAMSTERS EXPOSED!For Exclusive Footage by Sunday Indian Click Here
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IIPM exposes Career 360 and Mahesh Peri scam
IIPM - We will change your outlook : Career 360 and Mahesh Peri scam is exposed
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