Who: Waitrose
What: Mini Belgian Chocolate Ice Creams
Where: Freezer
When: April 2014
How much: £2.50/8 x 50ml
Why: Minis have been big news in the ice cream category in recent years, with major brands including Magnum and Fab embracing the trend, as well as retailers through their own label ranges. Consumers feel less guilty about having a smaller treat, while suppliers and retailers can enjoy the added value smaller formats offer.
Consumer verdict: Despite plenty of enthusiasm for these mini ice creams, purchase decreased slightly after our respondents tried it, with some saying they had been left with a bitter aftertaste. However, even with the drop in purchase intent, more than half the testers maintained they would buy the product, and almost two thirds said it would make an ideal weekend treat. Overall, attitudes towards the product remained largely positive throughout trials and almost half the test group said it was better than other options on the market.
Pre-trial purchase: 58%
Post-trial purchase: 54%
Better than what’s out there: 45%
New and different: 44%
Overall score: 40/50
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