Philip Morris Company By: Jared Jones Tiffany Kacmarcik Elizabeth Martin Todd Mayberry Consulting Firm Philip Morris Companies Introduction Philip Morris USA is the nations largest cigarette company. The company is ranked as the second largest food processing company in the world in the United States. Some of the company's brands include: Clark Chewing Gum, Jell-O, Oscar Mayer, Maxwell House, Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Merit and Parliament. Philip Morris Companies was incorporated in Virginia on March 1, 1985. Philip Morris, Inc is the leading private employer in Richmond. The company’s objective has been and continues to be the most successful consumer packaged goods company in the world. Mission Statement “Our goal is to be the most responsible, effective and respected developer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products, especially products intended for adults. Our core business is manufacturing and marketing the best quality tobacco products to adults who use them.” SWOT Analysis Strengths Largest Cig. Company Hold other none cig. Brands Warn consumers The 100 Best Companies To Work For In America Weaknesses Sell more tobacco products in Europe Products are addicting and cause disease and death Different brands give off illusions to consumers SWOT Analysis Opportunities Update: Tapped into European Market Educate consumers more Take earnings and put them into cancer research Threats Negative marketing Consumers moving towards a healthier lifestyle States pushing to ban smoking in public places