Andersen & Sons

by danikka | Jun 29, 2022

CASE STUDIES Andersen & Sons, a tree nut producer, wanted to expand their product portfolio with value-added nut products in the plant-based meat and dairy alternatives markets. Mattson created a range of nut product concepts, tested them with consumers, and...

Zen Remedy

by danikka | Feb 15, 2022

CASE STUDIES Mattson’s entrepreneurial client aimed to capitalize on the functional food trend with a convenient functional snack. Mattson provided comprehensive innovation services, exploring adaptogen ingredients, assessing the competitive landscape,...

Yogurtland

by barb | Sep 17, 2021

CASE STUDIES Mattson collaborated with Yogurtland to create a new fast casual concept called Holsom that goes beyond frozen yogurt. Through online ideation, food field immersion, and hands-on work sessions, developed menus and recipes for toasts, grain bowls, and...

White Castle

by barb | Sep 17, 2021

CASE STUDIES White Castle, known for its iconic sliders, aimed to attract a younger demographic by expanding into new restaurant concepts. Partnering from concept to execution, we helped develop and test three innovative concepts. In 2010, White Castle successfully...

Wellnut Farms

by barb | Sep 17, 2021

CASE STUDIES Leon Etchepare and Kevin Amator, coming from a long line of walnut farmers, sought to create a walnut version of a popular food item. With no experience in retail product launch, they approached Mattson to develop a delicious walnut butter without...