Joe’s Java A luxury healthy alternative Environment Environment and and Strategy Strategy Other leading brands in the coffee shop environment such as Starbucks and Tim Hortons, do not market themselves as a healthy brand. Joe’s Java will be marketed as a healthy alternative to other coffee shops to differentiate itself from other brands. Fast growing segments Trends in the industry High quality coffee has become more desirable to consumers as many consumers have begun making higher quality coffee at home since the covid-19 pandemic (Passport 2022). To appeal to consumers Joe’s Java will use high quality coffee beans and will be marketed as a luxury coffee café Over the past five years, one of the industry's fastest-growing segments has been independent coffee shops targeting coffee connoisseurs with high-quality espresso and siphoned and filtered coffee beverages. Joe’s Java will be an independent coffee shop which will appeal to coffee connoisseurs as the product being used will be of highquality Market analysis There is an increase in demand for premium coffee and a rising interest on green tea as good for health is primarily driving the value growth of the market. Consumers, particularly millennials, are more health conscious and are willing to try new, healthier alternatives. (MarketLine 2023) References IBISWorld - industry market research, reports, & statistics. IBISWorld Industry Reports. (n.d.). https://www.ibisworld.com/ Off-campus library access. Sign in - Off-campus Library access. (n.d.). https://www-portal-euromonitor-com.libproxy.wlu.ca/portal/analysis/tab Sign in. MarketLine Intelligence Center. (n.d.). https://advantage.marketline.com/Analysis/ViewasPDF/canada-hot-drinks176841