August 12, 2026
Global marketing is not simply about entering another country; it is about understanding purchasing power, inflation, culture, and expectations before positioning products for sustainable market acceptance and growth. Understand markets.
Standardization means adapting prices and offerings to the target market. When inflation differs significantly, affordability becomes essential for attracting customers without sacrificing business sustainability or quality and affordability. Price wisely.
The success of brands such as Tecno, Infinix, and Itel across African markets demonstrates how companies can design accessible products around local purchasing power, preferences, and conditions effectively. Adapt strategically.
In agribusiness, location strongly influences production costs, pricing, logistics, and demand. Therefore, two farmers offering similar products may reasonably charge different prices because their operating environments differ locally. Location matters.
International business thinking can strengthen agribusiness expansion by connecting market realities with strategic pricing. Understanding each environment helps producers compete effectively, serve consumers better, and build profitable businesses. Think globally.
Best regards,
Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view