SPORTS DRINKS
Strengths
         Crescent was willing to expand its low calorie sports drink segment through acquisitions,
          strengthening distributor relationships etc since this was fast growing segment
         With all its ingredients being organically certified, Crescent was able to reach out not only to
          the general population but also health conscious individuals
         Sports drinks of Crescent received a better response in various aspects as compated to the
          energy drinks
Weakness
         The market share and competitors were lower in sports drink as compared to energy drinks
         Only 8% people described Crescent as suitable for teens and as per the consumer data
          majority of the sports drink consumers were teens with age groups from 18 to 24 and 12 to
          17
Opportunities
         The market for new diet and low organic sugar sport beverages was growing rapidly i.e. 33%
         Large market share for sports drink i.e. $6.3 billion
Threats
         There was a concern regarding child obesity with increased consumption of sports drink
ENERGY DRINKS
Strengths
         There was a strong perception in customers mind and viewed Energy as the most descriptive
          characteristic of Crescent
         Crescent priced its energy drinks lower than its competitors
         Crescent’s energy drinks were well differentiated from the market due to its organic
          certification and use of minimum caffeine
Weaknesses
         Energy drinks were perceived as less refreshing, healthy, affordable, hydrating as compared
          to sport drinks
         Crescent needed to do a more in depth analysis of consumption pattern of energy drinks
          market to understand the long term sustainability of this market