Guiding your CPG Journey:
Unleashing Flavorful Success

We understand the importance of staying ahead of the competition and constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers.

Our Services

  • Ideation Workshops

    Our interactive workshops bring together cross-functional teams to generate creative ideas and identify new product opportunities. Through collaborative brainstorming sessions, we help uncover consumer insights and market trends that can fuel innovation.

  • Consumer Research

    Understanding consumer preferences and behaviors is crucial for successful CPG innovation. We conduct in-depth market research, including consumer surveys, focus groups, and ethnographic studies, to gather valuable insights that inform product development and marketing strategies.

  • Concept Development

    Our team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to refine and develop product concepts. We combine market insights with design thinking principles to create compelling and differentiated concepts that resonate with target consumers.

  • Prototyping and Testing

    We leverage rapid prototyping techniques to quickly bring concepts to life. Through iterative testing and feedback loops, we ensure that the product meets consumer expectations and delivers a superior user experience.

  • Go-to-market Strategy

    Developing a robust go-to-market strategy is essential for successful product launches. We help clients define their target markets, develop pricing strategies, and create compelling marketing campaigns that drive awareness and demand.

  • Post-Launch Evaluation

    Our engagement doesn't end at launch. We believe in continuous improvement and offer post-launch evaluation services to assess the performance of the product in the market. We gather feedback from consumers, analyze sales data, and provide recommendations for further optimization.

At Taste Trail, we believe that successful CPG innovation requires a strategic and holistic approach. We work closely with our clients to develop customized strategies that drive growth, increase market share, and foster brand loyalty. Our team of experts combines industry knowledge, market insights, and cutting-edge technologies to deliver results that exceed expectations.

With 15+ years of innovation experience across a multitude of brands within the food industry, we will also help you build best practices within your internal innovation management systems while still meeting your deadline goals.

Product categories of expertise include: USDA organic, non-GMO, healthy snacking, beverage, alcoholic beverage, bread, bakery, dairy, and plant-based alternatives.

Andrea Bouma, Founder
MBA Marketing Mgmt
BS & MS Food Science
AA Culinary Arts