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Headspace | Build your innovation pipeline with Headspace

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From trend to win: Building a future-ready innovation pipeline

Innovation pipelines generally tend to be reactive i.e. innovators chasing trends too late or falling for short-lived fads that burn through R&D budgets without delivering sustainable growth. While competitors scramble to catch the latest wave,...

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CPG Innovation | Headspace by Foodpairing AI-driven product innovation

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Why CPG innovation is broken — and how AI can fix it

The innovation drought (or not?) Walk into any grocery store and you'll hear the same narrative: CPG innovation is dead. Shelves dominated by endless...

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Consumer-centric innovation: A new standard for CPG brands

The CPG landscape has shifted dramatically. Where gut instinct once ruled, today's winners put consumers at the center of every decision. What does...

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CLTs are outdated

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Why CLTs are outdated, and what to use instead

Ever felt like you're stuck in 2005 with your product testing? You're not alone! For decades, Central Location Tests (CLTs) have been the go-to...

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5 hidden consumer signals you're probably missing in your innovation process

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Top 5 hidden consumer signals you’re probably missing in your innovation process

Despite their best efforts, many Food & Beverage (F&B) innovation teams still struggle with one frustrating reality: their products fail to resonate...

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why trends lie, creating successful products with Headspace

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Why trends lie... and how to create winning food products in 2025

The food and beverage industry is a fast-moving landscape where new trends emerge rapidly—from spicy flavors and adaptogenic drinks to plant-based...

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Made in Headspace Valentines Day Beverages

Made in Headspace: Valentine's Day Beverages

Valentine’s Day 2025 may be over, but seasonal innovation doesn’t stop. The most forward-thinking brands are already strategizing their next big hit...

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The new way of product innovation

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How AI & data are democratizing product innovation for emerging brands

For decades, the full stage-gate approach to product innovation in the food and beverage industry has been accessible mainly to large corporations...

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Superbowl of drinks with concept generation and validation tool Headspace

The Superbowl of drinks: AI-Generated and validated beverage concepts go head-to-head

Which drink concept has the winning edge? In this ultimate consumer validation showdown, Simon Van Cauwenberge (Solution Delivery Manager at...

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The new product development playbook in the age of AI

The dynamics of new product development (NPD) within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry have undergone a significant transformation. The...

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