CASE STUDIES Recognizing the potential of sunflower seeds as a cost-effective and nutritious alternative to nuts, Mattson advised National Pretzel Holdings to create the world’s first sunflower seed snack company. We conceptualized, developed, scaled-up, and...
CASE STUDIES Nestlé aimed to extend Skinny Cow’s frozen novelty success into the candy aisle with a guilt-free, shelf-stable product. Mattson developed Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters, chocolate-enrobed caramel and crispy pieces with moderate calories and fat,...
CASE STUDIES A team of entrepreneurs purchased a manufacturing plant producing rice cake-like snacks in 2006, seeking a flavor assortment strategy to match their technology and positioning. Mattson created a strategy for popchips and developed and optimized formulas...
CASE STUDIES One Culture Foods, led by Hansen Shieh, sought to create a line of contemporary, all-natural “instant ramen” cups with authentic Asian flavors. Mattson formulated a line of instant noodle cups for the natural channel, featuring non-GMO bone...
CASE STUDIES Four dads noticed their kids eating seaweed sheets and saw an opportunity to create a more snackable version. Mattson formulated a crispy seaweed chip with appealing textures and accessible, trendy flavors. They screened seaweed sources, found a...
