Innovation
Consumers’ needs are changing unlike any other time in the history
of the food industry. New demands that address health and nutrition,
convenience, changing ethnic populations, aging populations, coupled
with increased domestic and foreign competition, have forced food
companies to constantly be addressing new products, packaging, processes,
or support mechanisms through innovation. Marketing Concepts, Inc.
will provide the basic support to develop an integrated innovation
plan. Upon reviewing the needs and opportunities for the future, we
will provide the necessary program support to include staff, customers,
and suppliers. The needs will be matched against each company’s
capabilities to increase the chance for success within the various
channels.
While innovation has earned the attention of numerous consulting
groups, authors, and other food companies, Marketing Concepts, Inc.
recognizes that each program will be unique for every client, based on not only the customer but the entire supply chain.
Our innovation program will reflect this customization and develop
specific strategies and tactics that fit the uniqueness of each
client.
The Marketing Concepts, Inc. innovation programs will be integrated
with current business plans, a new or existing customer base, and
supplier support. Results will be new or improved products, packaging,
transportation and delivery, or other processes that will result
in improved sales and profits for the long term. The services included
in our innovation program are:
Understanding Innovation in the Food Industry
A top level look at innovation within the food industry, how the specific
client product category is positioned, and the future for this category
Customized Innovation Programs
Work with senior level staff on examining current or new innovation
from collecting needs of the customer to incorporating entire staff
into a new innovation direction
New Product/Service Development
Define needs of the customer/consumers and help create the necessary
improvements or new product concepts for success in the future |