Our case studies focus on brands and products that provide lessons from real challenges and opportunities which you can use to inform business strategy. They are packed with detail including brand portfolio, pricing, and communications and marketing strategy, merchandising and distribution, and come with a check list of key lessons learned.
Published: November 2017
Case Study: KIND
First launched back in 2004 by Daniel Lubetzsky, KIND describe themselves as a 'not-only-for-profit’ company, aiming to "connect people and build more empathetic communities through social and philanthropic initiatives". Their proposition is to be "Kind to your body, your taste buds and the world."
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Published: November 2017
Case Study: Temple Turmeric
The pioneer of turmeric beverages in the US, Temple Turmeric, previously Tumeric Alive, was founded in 2008, after its founder Daniel Sullivan discovered “the life-changing and healing power of raw, organic turmeric” on a trip to Hawaii.
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Published: November 2017
Case Study: Sweet Earth
Before retiring from their careers in the CPG industry, husband and wife Kelly and Paul Swette felt like they wanted to "do something that had lasting meaning and value". In 2011 they made this dream come true by creating Sweet Earth, a company that produces a range of plant-based, vegan ready meals and side dishes.
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Published: November 2017
Case Study: Slimming World
Slimming World is a UK weight loss company that was formed in 1969. The company is focused on creating local networks for people looking to lose weight, and around 4000 Slimming World trained consultants help an estimated 900 000 members across the UK and Ireland today.
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Published: November 2017
Case Study: Good Thins
Good Thins was Mondelez’ first new product line since Belvita in 2012, and their first savoury snack brand in more than a decade. The line was created in response to consumer demand for snacks that start with real ingredients combined with intriguing flavours, baked thin and crispy.
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Published: November 2017
Case Study: Love Beets
Love Beets was founded in England in 2010 by vegetable growers Guy and Katherine Shropshire, who grew and sold their salad vegetables in the UK. On on a visit to the US they saw an opportunity to market and merchandise beets, so they started to experiment with various marinated beets recipes, and took these to the Fancy Food Show in NYC.
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Published: November 2017
Case Study: Charlie Bigham's
Charlie Bigham’s was created in 1996, with the aim to create “really delicious, top quality dishes – putting in all the love and attention that you would if you were to cook them yourself”. The brand offers premium quality ready meals that are intended to be cooked in the oven or on the hob – they should not come anywhere near a microwave.
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Published: November 2017
Case study: Nesfluid HydraNutrition®
Launched by Nestlé in France in September 2010, Nesfluid HydraNutrition® 's aim was to help people achieve the goals set by the nutritional guidelines, with the hydration and fruit consumption that entails. It was a health drink comprising 50% whey and coconut water, supplemented with various fruit juices, and vitamins.
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Published: October 2017
Case Study: Cow Candy
Danyel O’Connor, mother of two, was looking for a kids snack that was not excessively processed or contained excessive amounts of sugar. In January 2013 she created Cow Candy, a fruit flavoured Monterey Jack cheese.
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Published: October 2017
Case study: Fazer vegetable breads
Formed in 1861, Fazer and offers a range of bakery, confectionery and cereal products. In 2015, the company launched breads containing various root vegetables and/or beans to reduce the grain flour content of the bread. Their product won the ’Positioning’ category of the Gama Innovation Award in 2016.
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