Bakalland Brand Strategy in South Africa
Bakalland Brand Strategy in South Africa
Agata Daraż
Ciro De Vito Alexandra Braga Anirudha Bairankal
SGH Warsaw School
SGH Warsaw School SGH Warsaw School SGH Warsaw
of Economics
of Economics of Economics School of
Economics
Agenda
1 Brand & market description
8 Performance indicators
About Bakalland
BACKGROUND: Polish brand founded in 1991 by three
SGH students in Warsaw
HERO CAREGIVER
improving the world by making + caring for customers who are
healthy products widely available seeking natural products and
healthy diet
2) BRAND AWARENESS
Bakalland experiences limited recognition in South Africa in
LOW comparison to industry leaders, mainly due to its absence
from influential retailers. As a result, numerous customers
BRAND
remain unaware of Bakalland’s offerings and its
AWARENESS commitment to providing health-couscious and high-quality
products.
Analysis of
Bakalland’s position
in South Africa
Porter’s Five Forces
Competitive Rivalry
Threat of New Entry
HIGH
LOW / MODERATE
Crowded Industry
Crowded Industry
Price Competition
Small and Innovative Brand
Need of Branding , Innovation and
Buyer’s Bargaining Power Opportunity
Differentiation
MODERATE / HIGH
Consumer Demand
Crowded Industry
Supplier’s Bargaining Power Consumer Price Sensitivity
MODERATE Threat of New Substitutes
MODERATE
Wide Availability of Raw Materials
Dependence on Climate and Weather
High Nutritional Value and
Conditions
Industry’s Reliance on Specific Health Benefits
Suppliers Alternative Options
In-house Processing Capabilities
PESTEL analysis
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P E S T E L
demographic growth digitalization trends
slow economic nearly 1.5 billion 115% growth in
development inhabitants with a 2.4% African Internet
economic growth in 2024 users since 2019 natural resources state
political networks
growth rate: at availability protectionism
international
2% (2022) vs. young society agricultural fresh fruits & trade protection,
organziations
0.6% (2023) 40% of society aged innovations seeds; also grains preferential
memebership
under 15 years old such as drones, AI to accounting for trade
BRICS benefits monitor crop 30% of total arrangements
high corruption
emerging rising health awareness conditions agricultural for national
Corruption
market acceleration in health product entities
Perceptions
opportunities promotion over last 20 poor infrastructure
Index: 41/100
such as high years failed privatisation, subtropical regulations and
(2023)
long-term lack of schools, unpredictability bureaucratic
returns, rising education level roads, pipelines, and barriers
political
unexploited from 52% to 67% of facilities climate change linked to
instability
potential, etc. primary school global warming, corruption,
deriving from
completion (2020-22) limited Internet dry seasons, bribery, delayed
links with Russia
prices access unexpected payments,time-
and Ukraine or
fluctuations low disposable income still 21% of society weather consuming bank
internal political
due to on average 2,7 USD per without Internet conditions verifications,
changes
fluctuations in household (2022) access (2022) leading to loss of complicated tax
supply&demand, resources submissions ,
P E
weather
conditions S T E L
etc.
Competitors in South Africa
1 target audience
2 brand awareness and brand image
3 marketing and distribution
4 product
5 value proposition
target audience
PICK N PAY
Moderat Affordable, basic
SIMPLY NUTS
e
Growin
LANCEWOOD Premium, organic, ethical
g
Nutro is Bakalland's strongest direct competitor due to similar product ranges, target audiences, and
brand images. PicknPay and Simply Nuts offer budget-friendly alternatives, differing slightly in product and
brand factors. In contrast, Lancewood targets a premium, health-conscious niche, positioning itself
differently from Bakalland, which focuses on broad availability and promoting a healthy lifestyle. On a
price and quality matrix, Bakalland sits in a higher price segment, close to high quality but below
premium, indicating reliable quality with slightly higher prices compared to South African competitors.
Positioning map high price
PRICE - QUALITY
basic premium
quality quality
low price
SWOT analysis
The provided SWOT analysis pertains to
Bakalland in South African market. The
analysis consists of four components:
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and
threats.
STRENGHTS
Healthy High product quality
International presence
Products The company is committed to
Bakalland offers a range ensuring the quality of its products,
of health-conscious using high-quality ingredients and Bakalland has
controlled production processes. expanded its
options within its
presence beyond
product portfolio, 0.3/1 national borders,
responding to the
with distribution in
increasing demand from
various parts of the
consumers who are Innovations world (like South
becoming more health-
The company is known for innovation in the Africa), thus
conscious. This segment increasing its
field of snacks and food products, regularly
of the market is growing market potential.
introducing new products, new solutions
rapidly
and improvements to meet consumer 0.1/1
0.4/1 needs.
0.2/1
WEAKNESSES
Low Brand Limited Product Higher Costs and
Recognition Portfolio Bureaucratic Hurdles
Compared to local and While Bakalland operates With all its production facilities
established competitors, in the Polish market with a situated in Poland, Bakalland
Bakalland's brand focus on dried fruits and encounters higher costs and
recognition is still in its nuts, in South Africa is bureaucratic hurdles associated
primary stage. Furthermore, currently centered around with exporting its products,
its absence in the major cereal bars. This narrow putting it at a competitive
retailer stores like ShopRite product range may disadvantage against local
or PnP hinders its exposure constrain its growth competitors and major
to a wider audience. potential in this market. multinational corporations
operating within the country.
0.6/1 0.2/1 0.2/1
OPPORTUNITIES
Rising health awareness Natural resources Demographic growth
modern lifestyle focusing on availability
growing population, young
healthy practices and products
South African abundance in customers open to novelties
such as nutritious snacks
fruits, seeds and resources could and following global dietary
provided by Bakalland
benefit Bakalland’s snacks patterns
production 0.2/1
0.4/1 0.2/1
To counter potential threats, such as those arising from economic fluctuations and
T import duties, Bakalland should consider diversifying its product range and
adjusting its pricing strategy by decreasing the final goods prices..
SWOT-TOWS MATRIX
CONSERVATIVE STRATEGY
AGGRESSIVE STRATEGY
NUMBER OF INTERACTIONS: 16
NUMBER OF INTERACTIONS: 17
STRENGHTS WEIGHTED AVERAGE OF INTERACTIONS:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE OF INTERACTIONS:
3.6
4.6
1 2 3
INCREASE QUARTERLY RISE CUSTOMER FORGE THE BRAND
SALES BY 20% IN THE SATSIFACTION BY 80% IMAGE OF A HIGH-
NEXT YEAR UNTIL THE END OF 2026 QUALITY & HEALTHY ICON
BRAND
increasing sales volume in providing reliable, healthy, natural using PR campaigns, social media
each quarter of year 2025 by products at affordable prices, (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter),
20% on a basis of horizontal launching horizontal product influencer marketing (engaing Dr.
brand extension, launching extension to adapt to the specific Musa Mthombeni, AB de Villiers,
online sales channel by the local needs and surprise the Nxumalo, Refiloe Phoolo), being
end of 2025 and promoting clients, offer loyalty programs and perceived as an icon brand
the brand (SM, tours, discounts leading to the overall providing high functionality and
exhibitions, advertising) customer satisfaction increase up high symbolic meaning (of a healthy
to 80% by the end of 2026 lifestyle supporter) among 75% of
the brand’s respondents
2.
BAKALLAND’S
MARKETING
STRATEGY
Marketing strategy
Product Price
• High-quality, healthy, and tasty
• Enhance product portfolio, cereal bars it to narrow
• Consider price sensitivity of South African consumers
sector to grow up • Implementing special offers and disocunts rather
• Develop brand alliances with well-known companies in
than reducing the price, to do not reduce the
South Africa
perceived value
• Regularly conduct market research to stay updated on
• In the future, a reduction of the price could be
emerging trends (local preferences, labelling,
considered
packaging, ...)
Place Promotion
• Securing placement in major retailers (e.g • Develop PPC and social media advertising
ShopRite, PnP, Massmart) campaigns
• Launch an e-commerce channel by the end of • Leverage influencer marketing
2025 • Organize promotional events at key points of sale
Marketing Strategy
Adaptation of one or more of the 4P mix High local responsiveness & global
components: product, price, place, and integration
promotion
• Alignment to consumer needs and loyalty • Efficient processes management on the
building global scale
• Acknowledging the importance of cultural • Fostering current competitive advantages
dimensions and national traditions in food and carrying out a deeper market
preferences penetration
• Applying different strategies in SA than in • Building a global reputation while
Europe simultaneously growing in the South
• Tailoring promotional activities to the specific African market
characteristics of South African consumers
3.
BAKALLAND’S
ENHANCEMENT
TOOLS
Bakalland’s enhancement tools
Strategic Advertising & Marketing Campaigns
• Develop creative ads highlighting brand values (dried fruits, healthy snacks)
• Use diverse channels: tv, social media (Facebook, Instagram), online advertising
• Goal: Reach a wide audience and establish brand presence across market segments
Experiential Branding
• Direct consumer engagement through events and tastings
• Promotional activities at points of sale, food fairs, local events
• Offer product samples and brand interaction
EXEMPLARY ACTIONS:
1) Fruit SA providing fruits for Bakalland products
2) Bakalland and Fruit SA events promoting sustainability
3) Bakalland’s special edition of products: set of both fresh fruits (from Fruit SA)
and dried fruits of the same kind (from Bakalland offer)
EXEMPLARY ACTIONS:
1) Bakalland cereal bars incorporating yogurt from Danone
2) Nutriday Yogurt with dried fruits and nuts in the upper part to mix inside (On-the-
go snack)
6-12 months
6-12 months
These initiatives will establish a loyal customer base and expand market share, ensuring long-
term success.
Timeline
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
Budget
Budget Year Year Year Total
Category 1 (Estimated) 2 (Estimated) 3 (Estimated) (3 Years)
Digital
Advertising (PPC & Social 360,000 480,000 600,000 1,440,000
Media Ads)
Influence
60,000 100,000 140,000 300,000
Marketing
Retailer
100,000 150,000 200,000 450,000
Negotiations
60,000
(Website
Website 240,000 240,000
Optimization) + 540,000
& Content Marketing (Content) (Content)
240,000
(Content)
120,000
(Band
50,000
Ambassadors)
(Band
Brand + 40,000
Ambassadors)
Building & Customer Minimal (Loyalty 290,000
+ 20,000
Engagement Program) +
(Loyalty
80,000
Program)
(Experiential
Marketing)
Total Marketing Budget:
Other
122,000 230,000 284,000 636000
Year 1: R1,242,000 (estimated) (Contingency)
DIGITAL TOOLS
website analytics measuring demand patterns
website analytics (SEO efficiency: webpage views,
customer’s feedback to meet clients’ needs
visibility, average time spent on page)
social media audits to gain knowledge about
customer’s feedback (online reviews, opinions)
clients
social media audits (impressions, number of
followers, reach, mentions, collaborative posts)
questions?
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