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Bridging the Gap: How to Align Food Science with Consumer Storytelling
Kaitlin Cushman Kaitlin Cushman

Bridging the Gap: How to Align Food Science with Consumer Storytelling

In a market saturated with buzzwords and trends, successful brands know that it’s not enough to be science-driven or story-rich—you need both. Science earns credibility. Story earns trust. And when you bring them together in a cohesive way, that’s when your message resonates.

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The Hidden Hero of Product Innovation: Effective Project Management
Kaitlin Cushman Kaitlin Cushman

The Hidden Hero of Product Innovation: Effective Project Management

Every founder or product developer has had a moment of excitement—when a promising ingredient, an emerging trend, or a flash of creative inspiration feels like the next big thing. But taking a great idea and turning it into a successful, on-shelf product? That’s not just about innovation. It’s about execution.

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Leveraging Sensory Marketing to Boost Food Product Appeal
Kaitlin Cushman Kaitlin Cushman

Leveraging Sensory Marketing to Boost Food Product Appeal

In a competitive landscape where consumers are inundated with choices, brands that win don’t just satisfy hunger—they engage the senses. That’s the power of sensory marketing: using sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound to deepen product appeal, enhance brand perception, and drive purchase behavior.

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Microbiome-Friendly Body Care: Educating Consumers Without Overwhelming Them
Kaitlin Cushman Kaitlin Cushman

Microbiome-Friendly Body Care: Educating Consumers Without Overwhelming Them

In the evolving world of body care, the concept of the skin microbiome has quickly moved from niche science to mainstream buzzword. Consumers are increasingly curious about products labeled “microbiome-friendly” — body washes, lotions, deodorants designed to support the delicate ecosystem of microbes living on our skin. Yet, for many, the science behind the microbiome can feel complex and overwhelming.

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Building Smart Timelines: Why Product Development Takes Longer Than You Think
Kaitlin Cushman Kaitlin Cushman

Building Smart Timelines: Why Product Development Takes Longer Than You Think

You’ve got a killer idea for a new product. Maybe it’s a functional snack, a microbiome-friendly lotion, or a calming supplement powder. You’re eager to launch—ideally in three months, just in time for a seasonal campaign or investor milestone.

But then the delays start. A flavor doesn’t work. A supplier goes quiet. Compliance flags a claim. The packaging printer misses their proof window.

Suddenly, you’re 6 months in and still not in-market.

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