Harvest Insights Group
Research Insights
Harvest Insights Group is a specialist FMCG and retail research agency with offices in Chicago and Melbourne. We bring together experts from psychology, data science, sociology and UX to triangulate qualitative, quantitative and shopper insights giving clients a holistic view of every research question. We work with major CPG manufacturers and retailers globally, and we're known for research that doesn't just inform, it inspires teams to act.
Forum Rating
4.6/5
Est.
2015
Location
Chicago, USA, Melbourne, AU
Evolution Can Be Revolution: How Brands Stay Fresh and Grow Their Audience
Presented: January 25, 2025
This insightful workshop shares the power of brand evolution. Using MegaFood as a case study, Pulp + Wire explores how brands can refresh their image, stay relevant in a rapidly changing market, and grow their audience while maintaining the core elements that make them unique and recognizable.
HARVEST INSIGHTS | FORUM PRESENTATION:
MEET THE HARVEST INSIGHTS CEO, NORTH AMERICA:
Marlene Straszewki
"The ceiling on your growth is rarely your product."
More often, it is how narrowly your category has been defined and how long everyone has accepted that definition as fixed.
-Marlene Straszewki
CLIENTS
Check out the Back to Nature Case Study
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A two-phase qualitative and quantitative study that redefined how Back to Nature could credibly own the intersection of taste, clean eating, and environmental purpose, ultimately informing a full brand and packaging overhaul rolled out in 2025.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Harvest Insights Final Thoughts:
Harvest Insights Group distinguishes itself within the Forum for Naturals by moving beyond traditional data collection to offer what they call "analytically defensible" storytelling. While many agencies focus on either broad trends or specific metrics, Marlene and her team specialize in closing the gap between functional product attributes and deep consumer emotional connection. Their unique triangulation of psychology, data science, and ethnographic research ensures that insights aren't just "directionally interesting" but are highly actionable for CPG brands looking to redefine their categories. Ultimately, they serve as a high-level strategic partner to brands ready to stop guessing and start growing through a genuine, unfiltered understanding of human behavior.
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