Consumer Preferences in the Mineral Water Market
The market for mineral water illustrates how consumer preferences drive product differentiation. Customers choose among various brands based on a wide array of attributes, such as flavor, mineral composition, the design of the bottle, or the brand's perceived environmental friendliness.
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