Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Poll names ice dessert a hit
MENTION halo-halo on a scorching sunny day and that thick bed of fine ice, crowned with a creamy ice cream, leche flan, ube, sweet bananas, langka and a dozen other delectable ingredients come to mind. Mention a halo-halo brand and people think of Chowking, according to a recent study among respondents in Metro Manila.
Chowking “outperforms all halo-halo brands/outlets in the market,” rising as the most preferred among consumers, according to a November 2007 Nielsen study in Metro Manila. Nearly half of the population (45 percent) in Metro Manila consumed halo-halo from February to September last year due to the prolonged summer season, and 80 percent of this has Chowking on their mind, the study says.
Consumers usually associate it with being “delicious and (having the) right sweetness, as well as having the right amount and number of ingredients,” according to the Nielsen study that involved 150 male and female respondents from class C and D homes in Metro Manila.
The load of ingredients on every serving also serves its purpose, as it draws many sweet tooth to Chowking Halo-Halo. The greater the toppings, the more it is preferred, the survey reveals. Of the more than a dozen ingredients, respondents ranked as top favorites Chowking’s leche flan, ube, and ice cream.
To keep customers coming, Chowking has equipped all its 340 stores nationwide with the latest snow ice machines that churn out finer ice that is easier to mix.
The investment may have shaved off around P8.5 million from Chow-king’s bottom line but “when it comes to delighting our customers, we’re willing to go the extra mile,” said Chowking president Rufino dela Rosa. (PR)
