Universal Robina Corporation's (URC) flagship brand, Great Taste Coffee, was recognized by Kantar Worldpanel as the SECOND most chosen beverage brand, and FIFTH most chosen FMCG brand in the Philippines this 2017. According to Kantar Worldpanel's Brand Footprint, an annual study of global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands, Great Taste has grown faster than its competitors.
Out of more than 460 brands tracked by Kantar, the coffee brand from URC received the fifth highest Consumer Reach Point (CRPs), a measure which looks at the penetration and frequency of consumer's in-home purchase.
Through the years, constant innovation has allowed the brand to always introduce new and better ways to enjoy a cup of coffee. Great Taste was the first to launch granulated coffee in the Philippines in 1970s, it was also the first to launch complete 3in1 coffee line in the country in 1980s, the first to introduce White coffee in the Philippines in 2011, and the first to launch Twin Pack format in 2012.
In July 6, 2017, Kantar awarded the certificate to URC's President and CEO, Lance Y. Gokongwei, during Kantar's Consumer Connection Event in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig – an event that presents consumer trends and behavior.
Last September 5, 2017, Kantar's General Manager, Alexandre Duterrage, personally awarded Great Taste's plaque of recognition to URC BCFG's EVP and Managing Director, Cornelio S. Mapa, and URC BCFG's SVP and BUGM, Edwin R. Canta at URC Robinsons Tera Tower Head Office.
Great Taste has been given performance recognition by Kantar in the past 2 years – ranked as #1 Top FMCG Riser in the Philippines in 2015, and ranked as #4 Most Chosen FMCG Brand in the Philippines in 2016.
"Kantar studies 15,300 brands (global), 200 categories, 43 countries and five continents, representing 73% of the global population FMCG. We acknowledge sustainable growth by identifying campaigns, innovations and strategies that have contributed to a brand's rise in the ranking, increased penetration or a gain in CRPs—many times all three," said Kantar Worldpanel CEO Josep Montserrat.
Kantar Worldpanel is the global expert in shoppers' behaviour. Through its continuous monitoring, advanced analytics and tailored solutions, Kantar Worldpanel inspires successful decisions by brand owners, retailers, market analysts and government organizations globally.
Universal Robina Corporation's (URC) Great Taste is recognized by Kantar Worldpanel as the Philippines’ 2nd Most Chosen Beverage Brand of 2017. Receiving the plaque of recognition from Kantar World Panel General Manager Alexandre Duterrage (right) is URC Branded Consumer Foods Group (BCFG) Executive VP and Managing Director Nilo Mapa. Receiving the award with him are URC Marketing Director for Powdered Beverages Chris Alexy Fernandez, and URC BCFG SVP and Business Unit General Manager Edwin Canta.
