Marketing olive oil in Greece

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the issues related to the promotion and marketing of olive oil, by the Greek company Minerva S.A. Thus, the product, its target market and competition are examined, a SWOT analysis is performed and the marketing mix is presented.

Design/methodology/approach

Since the aim of this study was to examine the marketing practices of the company Minerva S.A., the case study method was preferred because its fundamental characteristic is the “focus on a particular setting or event”.

Findings

The findings showed that the company offers high quality products in good prices and is a market leader. However, it faces severe competition. The company advertises its olive oil products and conducts intense promotional campaigns to promote them in the local market and abroad. Exports are a good opportunity to increase sales.

Originality/value

This paper is one of the few that have examined the promotion and marketing of olive oil worldwide and it is one of the very few that have examined such issues in the Greek market, where little research has taken place in this sector. Thus, it can give an important insight in the olive oil sector and become a useful tool for managers in this sector.

Citation

Blery, E. and Sfetsiou, E. (2008), "Marketing olive oil in Greece", British Food Journal, Vol. 110 No. 11, pp. 1150-1162. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700810918045