Syfte: Syftet med studien är att undersöka vilka förpackningsrelaterade attribut som utgör en tilltalande vitaminförpackning. Metod: Studien lutar sig på en kvalitativ metod och för att få fram material som svarar på syftet har intervjuer med åtta stycken respondenter genomförts. Slutsats: De slutsatser som dragits är att mellanstora rundade förpackningar medskruv/”plopp”-lock föredras samt att blått och grönt är attraktiva färger för vitaminförpackningar. Tydlig, både innehålls- och utformningsmässig, information är även av stor vikt. / Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate which packaging attributesthat make an appealing vitamin package Method: The study uses a qualitative method and eight in-depth interviews withconsumers have been made in order to gain knowledge about the subject. Conclusion: The conclusions that have been made are that rounded medium sizedpackages with screw cap or “plop-lids” are preferred and that the colours blue andgreen are attractive when it comes to vitamin packages. Distinct informationpresented in a clear manner is also important.

It is important, for companies operating on a homogeneous product market, to understand and adapt to customer needs. Since coffee is a homogeneous product in food retail it is vital for coffee companies to work extensively with differentiation and the fierce competition. The prevailing homogenity makes it difficult for companies to develop the product itself and must therefore work to create added value to the product. The purpose of this thesis is to carry out a study on consumer decision-making when purchasing homogeneous products, and to examine how companies work to strengthen their brand and gain market share in a homogeneous product market. The market that this thesis highlights is the coffee market. To answer the purpose of this thesis the writers have conducted a questionnaire survey regarding consumers’ decision-making process and interviewed two marketing managers for two major actors on the coffee market. The results of the survey show that the availability and the price are key factors for consumers when choosing coffee, and the generated responses from the interviews emphasize the importance of working with strengthening a brand and finding an identity for the product.