As Part of Its Competitor Analysis Section of Its Marketing

question 38

Multiple Choice

As part of its competitor analysis section of its marketing plan, Paradise Kitchens discussed the chili market, which represents over $500 million in annual sales. Chili products fall into two categories, which are

• A) canned chili and dry chili.
• B) frozen and canned chili.
• C) pre-made and ready-to-make chili kits.
• D) Mexican chili and "Americanized" chili.
• E) chili with meat (con carne) and vegetarian chili with beans.

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