FOR: SMOKEFREE INNOTEC, INC.
Smokefree Innotec in Belgium Publishing Results of Focus Group Testing in Benelux
NOV 5, 2009 - 08:00 ET
NASHVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SFIO)
(www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that its
European office in Antwerp, Belgium, received the results of an extensive
focus group test performed by external marketing-research bureau VDGM&C in
Belgium. The world's first, totally smoke-free hi-tec cigarette, REAL
Smokefree, was presented and tested by an audience divided into groups of
light and heavy smokers of various age, gender and geographical origin.
These groups were asked to test the smokeless product in four well-defined
categories: first impression -- evaluation and appreciation -- comparison
within the concept -- buying intention.
The tests were performed in 3 phases: the preliminarily quantitative phase
with the general public through phone interviews; the qualitative approach
with a series of group discussions and product testing; and, finally, a
quantitative approach with product testing to enumerate the findings of the
qualitative part of the research.
The report shows that the REAL Smokefree 'cigarette' is perceived as a
compelling alternative to regular smoking. All participants were excited
and enthusiastic at being invited to take part in this process. Strong
points brought forward are: the heating sensation experienced when
inhaling; the look and feel of a 'real cigarette'; and, the user
friendliness of the charger, filter and stick. 65% of the test persons
would buy the product immediately if it would have been available at the
test site and would use it on a regular basis. 68% of the audience
preferred the 'cool mint' taste over the Virginian blend: fresher and
giving more pleasure in general. 73% would like to see a fruity, coffee or
chocolate taste: an idea that SFIO already decided to stay away from. And
25% would like to see a more colorful version of the charger. Everybody
involved confirmed that the suggested consumer price of the starter kit of
99EUR and 9EUR for a 20 filter pack would be no inhibition to purchase the
product. Only 13% would never consider buying a smoke free alternative and
rather quit smoking.
Manfred Bogaert, G.M. of SFIO's European Operations, is confident that the
positive test results will help distributors and wholesalers to urge
listing REAL Smokefree in their product range. A concise report will be
sent to all prospects and interested parties in Europe to inform them about
the markets interest in smoke-free products.
About Smokefree Innotec, Inc.:
Smokefree Innotec Inc. is in the business of designing, developing,
manufacturing and marketing a Hi-Tech, smokeless cigarette innovation. Real
Smokefree is a Patent Pending, odorless, cigarette-style electronic device
and is designed to protect the non-smoker from second hand smoke and all
its effects, while providing the smoker a way to enjoy a
smoke-free cigarette anywhere, including places where smoking is
prohibited. Further, our products will allow the smoker to enjoy smoking
while not having to worry about the dangers and ill effects of regular
cigarette smoking.
For more information please visit our website at: www.sfio.us or
www.smokefree-innotec.com.
View this release in video format:
http://www.vodnewswire.com/vodnewswire/news/smokefree-20091105/
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Smokefree Innotec, Inc.
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