Somersaults

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...

Simplot Baby Bakers

CASE STUDIES Simplot Foods, a major frozen potato supplier, sought to innovate and drive sales in response to declining French fry consumption. Mattson introduced the concept of “baby potatoes,” inspired by the success of baby carrots, and created...

Rebel Food

CASE STUDIES Marine Harvest wanted to create a line of branded salmon products to move beyond commodity margins. Mattson developed Rebel Fish, the first branded fresh salmon in the US, with a variety of entrees, seasonings, and sauces. The brand launched in April 2014...

Peets Coffee

CASE STUDIES Peet’s Coffee & Tea embraced the cold brew coffee trend and aimed to create disruptive products that aligned with their brand. Working with Mattson, they developed Javiva, a made-to-order cold brew coffee product that allowed for customization....

Mealenders

CASE STUDIES Entrepreneur Mark Bernstein sought to develop a product that helps control overeating by targeting satiety cues. Mattson conducted extensive research on satiety science and eating behaviors, creating MealEnders, a concept using safe food ingredients to...