Weak Signal – Freshness Preservation in Herbs & Spices
Quick Overview
The client, a prominent player in the herbs, spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and flavored products sector, focuses on preserving the organoleptic properties of its products, including taste, texture, aroma, color, and moisture content. Seeking to maintain these product attributes and preserve freshness for up to 12 months at ambient temperature, the client aimed to explore various technologies, including cold-pressing and others outside the traditional food industry solutions.
Client Success Details
Our weak signal funnel management program, encompassing a WFM engine, weak signal/foresight evaluation, and a technology roadmap, empowered the client to identify weak signals crucial for preserving the freshness of herbs and spices for up to 12 months. The analysis addressed several vital business questions, including:
 Track a relevant early-stage technology / weak-signal cluster through the “tipping point” from “interesting” to “actionable” |
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- What are the emerging areas and trends in the industry? How do consumers perceive these emerging technologies/solutions for freshness preservation?
- What is the technology relevance/potential for herbs, spices, and condiments?
- How quickly can the weak signals identified be adopted by the client?
- What are the use cases of the signals in food and related industries, and what is the success rate of these signals?
- Which signals can be qualified for trigger point analysis? What are the opportunities or whitespaces for short-term, mid-term, and long-term adoption by the client?
The engagement unfolded through a comprehensive weak signal program designed to spotlight early-stage technologies pivotal for freshness preservation.
- Identification of weak signals and early-stage technologies essential for freshness preservation.
- Recognition of new trends and ideas in the segment, particularly those preserving organoleptic attributes.
- Eight concepts were shortlisted from across various industries, and the client is now deliberating on their integration into existing processes.
This strategic approach not only provided insights but also laid out a clear path for the client to innovate and ensure their products’ freshness is uncompromised, meeting consumer expectations effectively.
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