Uncle Tobys Oat Analysis

The Sri Lankan food pyramid advises on eating cereal based food three times a day. The elderly should eat food with high nutrition value as well as naturally occurring foods. Though rice is the main staple food, other cereals like maize, chilies and white rice are locally available, but their production has decreased due to adverse weather condition. With regard to Sri Lanka customs, national import tariff guide, there are no cess charges to oat. The total duty of oat is 15%. The nestle institute of health science has vision to enhance better lifestyle through proper diet by developing a scientific method to improve health through nutrition (Salim. This is done by providing low glycemic index food at every meal and snack.

They provide oats used for breakfast, tasty, nutritious full of energy, fiber, whole grain, carbohydrates, protein, ant-oxidant, vitamins and minerals. Their products are essential with beta-glucan which lowers cholesterol levels. Their products are easy to prepare with microwaves, stoves or can be served as toppings. Power distance is high; this indicates that subordinates receive orders from the top and a ready to perform. The feminine society goes deeper into quality life which is attributed to success. Competition is therefore demoralizing. The society has no avoidance and uncertainity; residents are eager to try a new product and are optimistic about it hence being assured that it will suit their specifications (Granlet, 2014). The country’s society has short time orientation and will not hold tightly to their culture and norms, they are likely to test and taste new products in the market.