Educational Resources
Sustainability in CPG: Beyond Buzzwords
In this article, we’ll explore four key pillars for doing sustainability right in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space: smarter packaging frameworks, digestible lifecycle claims, authentic consumer education, and compliant storytelling
The Role of Sensory Storytelling in Packaging: How Texture, Color & Typography Shape Brand Experience
Sensory storytelling is the art of communicating brand identity and product promise through a multisensory experience — one that starts the moment your product lands in a consumer’s hand. Packaging is often your first (and most tactile) brand ambassador. From the subtle resistance of a matte label to the soothing effect of a pastel color palette, each element tells a story about what your brand stands for and who it’s for.
Clean Beauty Haircare: Beyond Ingredients — Creating a Brand Philosophy That Resonates
Clean beauty has evolved far beyond a simple ingredients checklist. For haircare brands, especially those positioned in the clean beauty space, the challenge and opportunity lie in crafting a brand philosophy that authentically resonates with today’s discerning consumers — one that connects values, purpose, and product experience into a compelling narrative.
Skipping Steps Is Expensive: The ROI of a Solid Product Development Process
In the fast-moving world of food, supplement, and cosmetic innovation, speed can feel like everything. Founders and brand teams are under pressure to launch quickly—especially when trends move fast and retailers want what's next. But in the rush to market, there's one truth we see too often at TasteFluent: cutting corners on process rarely saves time—and it almost always costs more.
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.
The Rise of Ritualized Body Care: How to Craft Emotional Connections Through Storytelling
The body care aisle is evolving. Consumers are no longer just looking for products that cleanse, hydrate, or exfoliate—they’re searching for products that connect, soothe, and elevate. In today’s landscape, body care is increasingly viewed as an act of self-care, a sensory ritual that grounds and restores.