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• To study the preferences of the people for soft drinks and fruit juices.
• To find out the factors that influences the consumer’s consumption of soft drinks and
fruit juices.
• To test the know-how of the consumers regarding the various existing brands of soft
drinks and fruit juices.
PROBLEMS
• Understanding the view of sample size in regards to aerated drinks & fruit juice.
• There are people who don’t prefer drinking either aerated drinks or fruit juices.
LIMITATIONS
• The study was confined to some areas of central Mumbai only.
• The study does not take into account the sales affected of the soft drink segment due
to the entry of juices.
• Retailers view and the companies view to the questionnaire were not available.
• Time and cost constraints were also there.
• Chances of some biasness could not be eliminated.
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SAMPLE DESIGN
• Sample unit:
In this research report we have considered people ranging in between the 15 to 55. However
we have target more people in age group of 15-25.
• Sampling size:
The sample size of our research is 30 respondents.
• Sampling procedure:
We have used Convenience Sampling to select the sample in this study.
SAMPLE PROFILE
Out of the total population drinking soft drinks or fruit juices the number of the drinkers
belongs to age group of 18-25 which consist of mainly students.
1. Primary data
2. Secondary data
1) PRIMARY DATA:
Questionnaire: Primary data was collected by preparing questionnaire and the people were
randomly being requested to fill them.
2) SECONDARY DATA:
Secondary data will consist of different literatures like books which are published, articles,
internet and websites.
In order to reach relevant conclusion, research work needed to be designed in a proper way.
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STATISTICAL TOOLS USED
The main statistical tools used for the collection and analyses of data in this project are:
• Questionnaire
• Pie Charts
• Bar Diagrams
No. of
Particulars respondent Percentage
Soft Drinks 7 23%
Fruit Drinks 23 77%
Total 30 100%
ANALYSIS:
From the survey it was found that amongst 30 respondents
a) 23% of the respondents prefer Soft Drinks to drink.
b) 77% of the respondents prefer Fruit Juices to drink.
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Q2. Frequency of consumption of your preferred drink in a week?
SOFT DRINKS
Daily 4 68%
Above 7 - %
Total 7 100%
ANALYSIS:
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FRUIT JUICES
No. of
Particulars Percentage
Respondents
Daily 11 52%
Above 7 0 -
Total 21 100%
ANALYSIS:
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Q3. On what occasions, do you often consume the Soft Drinks?
No. of Percenta
Particulars Respondents ge
Feeling Thirsty 3 23%
Parties / Celebrations 4 30%
Without any reason (just
like that) 6 47%
Others 0 0%
Total 13 100%
ANALYSIS:
a) 23% of the respondents consume Soft Drinks when they feel thirsty.
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Q4. On what occasions, do you often consume the Fruit Juices?
No. of Percenta
Particulars Respondents ge
Feeling Thirsty 4 18%
Parties / Celebrations 0 0%
Without any reason (just
like that) 16 72%
Others 2 10%
Total 22 100%
ANALYSIS:
a) 18% of the respondents consume Fruit Juices when they feel thirsty.
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Q5. What induces you to buy Soft Drinks?
No. of
Particulars Respondents Percentage
Price with quantity 3 27%
Health Drink 0 0%
Status symbol 1 9%
Taste 5 45%
Variety 2 19%
Total 11 100%
ANALYSIS:
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e) 19% of the respondents consume soft drinks because of its variety.
No. of Percenta
Particulars Respondents ge
Price with quantity 1 5%
Health Drink 16 80%
Status symbol 2 10%
Taste 0 0%
Variety 1 5%
Total 20 100%
ANALYSIS:
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e) 5% of the respondents consume fruit juices because of its variety.
Q7. If not a Soft Drink or a Fruit juice, which other beverage (other than water) tops
your mind?
No. of Percenta
Particulars Respondents ge
Coffee 5 18%
Tea 3 11%
Shakes(Milk/Ice
cream/Fruit) 5 18%
Lassi 14 50%
Sharbat 1 3%
Total 28 100%
ANALYSIS:
No. of Percenta
Particulars Respondents ge
Equivalent to fresh
juices 4 13%
Have artificial added
flavor 20 67%
Healthy with
preservatives 6 20%
Total 30 100%
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ANALYSIS:
a) 13% of the respondents think canned juices are Equivalent to fresh juices.
b) 67% of the respondents think canned juices Have artificial added flavor.
c) 20% of the respondents think canned juices are Healthy but have preservatives.
No. of Percenta
Particulars Respondents ge
As a health drink 0 0%
As a status symbol 1 9%
As an aid to put off
thirst 9 82%
Any other 1 9%
Total 11 100%
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ANALYSIS:
c) 82% of the respondents view Soft Drinks as an aid to put off thirst.
No. of Percenta
Particulars Respondents ge
As a health drink 21 100%
As a status symbol 0 0%
As an aid to put off
thirst 0 0%
Any other 0 0%
Total 21 100%
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ANALYSIS:
c) None of the respondents view Fruit Juices as an aid to put off thirst.
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ANALYSIS:
b) 33% of the respondents think that advertisements do not affect their purchases.
CONCLUSION
Following are the concluding points taken into consideration after the conduct of the research
study:
• An important finding that emerged out of the survey was that 23%of people like to have
soft drinks while 77% go for juices.
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• Through the research it was conveyed that weekly consumption of soft drinks is higher
than the weekly consumption of juices.
• A majority of the respondents consume soft drinks and fruit juices without any reason.
• Most of the respondents consume soft drinks because of its taste.
• Most of the respondents consume fruit juices because it is healthy.
• As it is seen that canned Juices enjoys the largest market share though they do contain
some preservatives but majority of the respondents consider it healthy.
• Most of the respondents view soft drinks as an aid to put off thirst and fruit juice as a
health drink.
• Most of the respondents (67%) were of the strong view that advertisements affect their
purchases and the rest (33%) were not at all affected by the advertisements.
SUGGESTIONS
• With the changing lifestyle, people have started becoming more health conscious.
Therefore, the fruit juice company’s should use appropriate marketing techniques
thereby reducing the demand for soft drink in the future.
• As it is seen that people consider canned juices to be healthy with preservatives. This
shows that awareness level of the people is low and needs to be corrected. Therefore,
various methods like campaigns by government, help by media, etc can be taken to
change this.
QUESTIONNAIRE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Age -
Gender - Male Female
Occupation - Student Housewife Business Service Others
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a) Soft Drinks b) Fruit Juices
Q2. Frequency of consumption of your preferred drink in a week?
a) Soft Drinks, Daily b) Fruit Juices, Daily
2-6 times 2-6 times
Above 7 above 7
Q7. If not a Soft Drink or a Fruit juice, which other beverage (other than water) tops your mind?
a) Coffee b) Tea c) Shakes (Milk/Ice-cream/Fruit) d) Lassi e) Sharbat
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Q11. Do advertisements affect your purchases?
a) Yes
b) No
Q12. Name any three brands of Fruit juices & Soft Drinks that are there in your mind at present?
Soft Drinks Fruit Juices
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
• www.foodindustryindia.com
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