In 1996, Kraft Foods launched the Oreo cookie in China. Assuming Chinese consumers would instantly take to the beloved American cookie, Kraft initially pursued a market development strategy by introducing traditional Oreos without any consideration for Chinese tastes. As a result, the Oreo failed in the Chinese market and Kraft almost considered pulling Oreos from China altogether. In 2006, however, Kraft decide to conduct market research which indicated that Chinese consumers preferred a slightly less sweet cream filling and a less bitter cookie. After adjusting the Oreo to account for these preferences, the cookies began to sell and Kraft decided to take an even bigger risk and start developing new Oreo products which completely reimagined the traditional round chocolate-vanilla sandwich cookie. With unique filling flavors such as mango and green tea, and new straw and wafer shapes, Oreo has developed a loyal following amongst Chinese consumers and is now the best-selling cookie in China.