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This literature study examines the influence of Product Variants on Purchasing Decisions on Food products. Product Variants are one of several important aspects that manufacturers need to consider when making a product, because product variants play a role in providing a choice for consumers, product variants mean that each product produced by the company has various styles or categories. Product diversity is assessed based on two factors: product line diversity and differences in packaging size. Product line diversity indicates differences in characteristics such as brands, flavors, or ingredients. Packaging size diversity refers to differences in the amount found in a package. Having various styles or categories. Product diversity is assessed based on two factors: product line diversity and differences in packaging size. Product line diversity indicates differences in characteristics such as brands, flavors, or ingredients. Packaging size diversity refers to differences in the amount found in a package. This literature study aims to analyze and synthesize previous research findings regarding the role of product variants on purchasing decisions and identify other factors that influence product variants on food purchasing decision making. This study was conducted using a literature review method that analyzed various related sources. The results obtained from this study indicate that product variants have a positive and significant influence on food purchasing decision making.

The background of this research aims to determine and analyze the influence of the marketing mix, which includes promotional variables, halal labels and product variants on purchasing decisions for a product through brand image in the Medan Muslim community. The research approach taken was to use a quantitative-descriptive approach using the path analysis method. Path analysis is an extension of the use of regression analysis which aims to estimate the direct or indirect influence of the variables hypothesized in the research. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that promotions, halal labels and product variants have a significant effect on product brand image. It was also found that there was a significant influence between promotions, product variants and brand image on purchasing decisions, while the halal label did not have a significant influence on purchasing decisions for Natur products in the Muslim community of Medan. It is hoped that Natur can maintain and improve the promotional strategies carried out by holding various activities to portray a positive brand attitude towards consumers, because this greatly influences purchasing decisions.